RN or 2nd degree BSN

[Cbricker15]

I just graduated this past May with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Anthropology. While attending school I worked at a hospital as a transport associate and fell in love with healthcare and even applied to what I learned about Osteology to my job and what I observed there. I especially fell in love with the Emergency Department and I soon became involved with learning more about nursing. Well it was a little too late for me with school but I still wanted to learn more and see more in the ER so I got a job in the ER at children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and I currently work there as a liaison and I love it. I am in the midst of applying for a PCT position also. So my dilemma is going back to school for nursing!! I applied to second degree BSN programs and I even got accepted to Waynesburg and I'm applying to Duquesne University also but I'm afraid of the expenses is it worth it to get the BSN or should I just get my RN for financial reasons. I don't know what would be best!! I need help!!!!!!!!

[RNNPICU, BSN, RN]

Given your background and work desires, I say BSN. Many large hospitals have the BSN preferred or BSN strongly recommended. Especially for working in the ER.