Should I Get My BSN

[PICU RNtoCRNA, BSN, RN]

I am just about to graduate with my ADN and have already been offered a position in my dream area. The facility I have been offered to work at doesn't require that I earn my BSN and the choice is completely up to me. My question is: Should I get my BSN? I want to hear your opinions on the matter. I am going to add a poll just to keep count of the yes vs. the no. I am most curious to hear your reasons why you think someone should or shouldn't go on to earn their BSN.

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

With the IOMs recommendation -you are going to need it eventually. It opens many more doors for you down the road.

[Sour Lemon]

I'd say it depends on your age and ultimate career goal(s).

[Rocknurse, MSN, APRN, NP]

Personally, I say yes, without a doubt. It can only be good for your future marketability and looks great on the resume, plus it satisfies your own thirst for knowledge and growth. So many doors have opened to me since I got my degree. Totally worth it. In a room full of ADNs you'll have your pick of the jobs with a BSN. Doesn't make sense NOT to in my opinion.

[AJJKRN]

If for no other reason, think of it as job security that has the potential to provide opportunities you may have not even thought of yet but as you have already found out is area dependent. But what if you move or the tides change in your area?

Degree inflation and indoctrination are all the rage these days. Education is never a waste but don't put your time and money into a degree just because others try to make you feel lesser for not having it, do it for your own personal growth and on your own financial terms. Take time to celebrate the HUGE accomplishment of graduating with your associates degree and then focus on conquering the NCLEX!

You will most likely get the best learning experience and be prouder of your accomplishments if you do so. A good example would be just like when a nurse earns a specialty certification in their field of expertise.

It is always good to do it sooner than later but do your research and beware of for-profit schools.

(FWIW, I've been up for 14+ hours and just worked three night shifts in a row)

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

work a year or so and then find a state school with an online program. That is what I did. NC has a wide university system and there are several brick and mortar schools that have totally online BSN programs and I lived in NC so the tuition was pretty cheap. Look into whether your organization offers tuition reimbursement/assistance. between that and a scholarship, BSN cost me very little. I even rented my books which was pretty cheap too.

[araew2129, ADN]

Totally agree with mmc51264. Since you already have a position with your adn, get that experience and then do a bsn program. But I do definitely agree with getting your bsn.