RN to BSN

msygrnbw · Mar 16, 2014

I don't have a lot of experience, but I would think that a number of things factor into it. For example, how long you are planning on continuing until retirement, if you are planning on changing jobs/looking for another area of practice, if your facility/hospital does any tuition reimbursement, if you will be getting a higher pay rate at the same facility after graduating, if you really feel that having a BSN is really important to you at this point/will impact your practice, etc.

Depending on your situation, if you were five or so years out from retirement, would see little to no increase in pay at a job that you're not planning to leave before you retire, then I would say at this point it may not really benefit you.

On the other hand, if you're still a number of more years from retirement, or feel strongly about finishing your career as a BSN, or you are unhappy with your job and are searching for a new one, a BSN may be worth the time/money investment for you - Especially if you're looking to change areas of nursing.

Either way, I don't think getting a further education could HURT you really, except maybe financially if your employer is unwilling to do any tuition reimbursement. You make find it helpful to make yourself a pros/cons list to help you weigh your options.

CapeCodMermaid, RN · Mar 16, 2014

I'm in the same boat as you....been an RN for 30+ years, have a Bachelor's Degree in English. I thought about going back and getting a BSN, but it wouldn't raise my pay any. I also thought of getting a Master's Degree just to be able to say I did it, but I don't need one to keep my job. I have no intention of changing careers or nursing specialties so I probably won't bother.

mizj · Mar 17, 2014

Thanks so much for your response. Plan on working another 52 yrs:yes:. Pay may increase approx 1%, will pay out of pocket. Just wanted satisfaction. Will probably stay with Oncology.

mizj · Mar 17, 2014

Why don't we Rn to MSN just for the satisfaction?

MandyJoRN · Jun 2, 2014

If you don't have any financial concerns with obtaining your BSN and you want to do it for satisfaction, I say GO FOR IT! You are probably more likely to regret not doing it than doing it! It can't hurt. You are never to old to expand your knowledge. Good luck!

mizj · Jun 3, 2014

Thanks so much for your response.

HemOnc, MSN, RN, APN · Jun 5, 2014

Have you thought about an RN-MSN in Nursing Education? You can teach for a decade or so and with all your experience, students can learn so much from you!