What will happen with all of the ASN programs now BSN is the norm?

mee9mee9 · May 12, 2014

But isnt experience required for RN to BSN programs? to me if no one will hire an asn or adn nurse by the time they bridge and complete their bsn they wont be marketable because they will be an "old" new grad

VANurse2010 · May 12, 2014

But isnt experience required for RN to BSN programs? to me if no one will hire an asn or adn nurse by the time they bridge and complete their bsn they wont be marketable because they will be an "old" new grad

Is experience required for bridge programs? In a word, no. However, generally bridge programs do not include a clinical component so you're expected to work during the program. Your work is your clinical.

hope3456, ASN, RN · May 12, 2014

But isnt experience required for RN to BSN programs? to me if no one will hire an asn or adn nurse by the time they bridge and complete their bsn they wont be marketable because they will be an "old" new grad

I do think this is a valid concern. I have read other posts where new grads stated frustration with this. WGU is a popular (reasonably priced) BSN bridge program but it is a requirement that you be employed full time.

hope3456, ASN, RN · May 12, 2014

ADN programs are producing far more students than they should be and they don't care. The CC in my county is going to be admitting 80 students per year starting this year, up from 40 per year. I even emailed the president of the college about the dangers of this and she wrote back stating "our graduates do not have trouble finding jobs. There is a nursing shortage."

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · May 12, 2014

ADN programs are producing far more students than they should be and they don't care. The CC in my county is going to be admitting 80 students per year starting this year, up from 40 per year. I even emailed the president of the college about the dangers of this and she wrote back stating "our graduates do not have trouble finding jobs. There is a nursing shortage."

:facepalm:

:no:

Delicate Flower · May 12, 2014

Even if BSNs were the norm, people still need to get associates degrees before they can get a bachelors.

I think the poster meant that some people need to get the ADN before they can get BSN. Why? Some people need to get to working as an RN as soon as possible to support themselves and their families. Some people need to go to nursing school while working a full time job. Some people cannot afford to take out loans to to a BSN right off the bat. Some people have other BS degrees (that they are probably paying loans on) and so it makes more sense in their specific situation to do a cheap CC two year degree first. And no, not everyone needs to eventually bridge to a BSN. It is definitely not the norm.

That stuff about relegating ADN nurses to non-acute care is whacko. Just saying.

sistrmoon, BSN, RN · May 12, 2014

I've worked 2 hospital jobs in my 7 years as an ADN RN and there were/are plenty of ADN nurses in acute care and no one is giving me a deadline on getting my BSN. No pay difference either. I have an unrelated BA and the ADN program in my area was considered better preparation clinically than the BSN programs. I plan to do an accelerated Masters then NP when I eventually go back to school. No advantage for me to get a BSN.

mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN · May 12, 2014

I chose to go the RN-BSN path. I could have gone straight into a DNP or EdD program because of a masters in another field. I had a classmate go straight into the RN-BSN program straight from graduation from ADN, she ended up going part time so she work, but I don't know if it was required to work. I am in the same program but 2 years after my ADN. My facility also recognizes Bachelors in other fields and because it is a teaching hospital, there are opportunities for advanced schooling. I am an older new grad, so I am getting my BSN in case I don't feel like going on. I may look into clinical instruction. I still am pretty enthusiastic about floor nursing, so we'll see how my body holds out.

ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP · May 12, 2014

You do not need to get an ADN in order to get a BSN. You don't need an associate's at all. I only have a high school diploma and am in a BSN program.

That being said, I can see many of the ADN programs partnering up with BSN programs in the future, or ADN programs adding a year's worth of general eds and more nursing theory in order to become a four-year degree-awarding program.

OrganizedChaos, LVN · May 12, 2014

I became an LVN first because I wasn't sure I wanted to become a nurse. I have no fear about finding, getting into school or getting a job. I could still go for my BSN but I don't want to be in school for 2 years, I'm having a baby this July. It makes no sense when I could get my ADN in 2-3 semesters then get my BSN online later.

realnursealso/LPN, LPN · May 13, 2014

Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee, this "rumor" has been perpetuated by many. Just like someone told "them", that LPN's were going to be phased out. In 1979, when I went to LPN school, someone tried to tell me that in a few years, I wouldn't be able to get a job, because they were going to do away with LPN's, news flash it didn't happen, it's been 35 years. I have always had a job, never had trouble getting a job. Now, people are saying only BSN's will have jobs. This is another "rumor". No one is doing away with anyone. :banghead:

amygarside · May 13, 2014

This is all about advertising. People read too much on the internet and begin to make insecurities like they should be getting BSN. Well, I think it is up to you whether you fall into it or not. Not unless, your employers are going to make a BSN rule on all their nurses.