rn with a msw, employability in south east florida

[jcol1460]

hey all,

i'm currently an msw (masters in social work) and will be embarking upon my asn degree and after the requisite time in the field, moving on to a bsn.

what i'm curious about is the employability of my particular future combination of degrees (msw and adn with rn license) in the south east florida area (specifically palm beach county). I know once I obtain the bsn, more doors open, but i'll need at least a window to open in order to get requisite experience to go further in my career.

just wondering how easy/hard it will be finding a job upon completion of the asn degree.

thanks

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Offhand, I can't think of any jobs in which this combo would be an asset for an employer. They are two different professions. Are you a medical social worker? If so, there may be some overlap, but an MSW will not have any bearing on getting a new grad RN job.

If you are in an area where the lack of a BSN will limit you to non-acute jobs, taking this path would have career consequences. When you obtain your BSN, you will still be considered "inexperienced" in terms of acute care but not eligible for new grad transition programs that provide entry-level access to hospital jobs. I don't want to be a downer, but your decisions need to be based upon accurate information.

[Nonetheless]

Unless you want to work in a nursing home or clinic your asn will not be an asset regardless of whether you have an msw or not.

[jcol1460]

When you obtain your BSN, you will still be considered "inexperienced" in terms of acute care but not eligible for new grad transition programs that provide entry-level access to hospital jobs. I don't want to be a downer, but your decisions need to be based upon accurate information.

right now, i'm seeing bsn preferred more than required. my plan is to get a bsn, but I neither have the time or money to do an accelerated program (unfortunately). but I am curious as to why I wouldn't be eligible for a new grad entry program.

the bsn programs I've looked at require a year working under your license before you're eligible to apply to school.

through previous job searches, I do know that I can do case management with that combination as the hospitals in my area require BOTH an msw and rn to work in that capacity, but I think i'd like to work on a floor for a bit to solidify the skills i'll learn in school before moving into a more administrative capacity.