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When it comes to completing a RN to BSN program, does it matter which one you choose?

....From the standpoint of employers, in general? Are employers more interested in the letters after my name, or where I completed my BSN program?

I ask because I understand that BSN degrees are now strongly "preferred" by (what I deem to be desireable) employers. I graduated with my ADN almost a year ago and currently work in LTC....

For a variety of reasons, I would prefer work in an acute care setting, so back to school I go. I have checked out some local universities which aren't very generous with transferring the credits from my nationally accredited ADN.

Based on the esimates I have been given, completion of the BSN would run me an additional 25k.

Unless I can cram a bunch of classes in as fast as I can through a program like Western Governor's University.

Does it matter all that much to employers which school I attend, or is it more about having the BSN??

BTW: My ADN alma mater has a good reputation locally.

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    Nah, employers don't seem to care, they just want the letters. Magnet/ANCC doesn't care where the BSN comes from, either.

    My boss and my boss's boss both know I'm finishing my MSN/Leadership, and neither have asked me where I'm getting it.

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    Nola, I'm wondering the same thing. The WGU program is ideal for me as I believe I'll finish in the one semester, but I'm wondering if it's a better idea to do a local program. I intend to go on for additional degree(s) and I'm also a little concerned about the 3.0 possible GPA.

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    I went to WGU and my job is federal - they accepted it, no problem.

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    I went to WGU and my job is federal - they accepted it, no problem.

    Thanks! Now working on finding employment for that requirement. This may prove to be more difficult than finishing the BSN!

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