I am hoping that the expertise of some of the RNs here could guide me. I have a non nursing (non science) bachelor's degree. And an accelerated post-baccalaureate RN program is not in my price range so I am working towards an ADN degree. Does anyone know if my previous bachelor's + ADN will meet the bachelor's requirements for getting hired? Or will I need to continue and finish a second bachelor's (RN to BSN)?Thank you very much for any advice you have! 0 Likes
BittyBabyGrower, MSN, RN Specializes in NICU, PICU, educator. 1,823 Posts Feb 16, 2016 I know our hospital only recognizes a BSN. I work with a few people with BS in other areas and can't advance to higher positions without a BSN. 0 Likes
VANurse2010 Has 6 years experience. 1,526 Posts Feb 16, 2016 I was in the same position. You will have difficulty without a BSN. Should it be like that? Not in my opinion, but that's how it is. Fortunately, you can do an RN-to-BSN fairly swiftly because of your previous degree. 0 Likes
Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN Has 6 years experience. 1,547 Posts Feb 16, 2016 A degree in another area won't make up for not having a bachelor's in nursing. How difficult or easy it is to get hired with "just" an ADN depends on the area you're in, though. 0 Likes
vanilla bean 861 Posts Feb 16, 2016 Does anyone know if my previous bachelor's + ADN will meet the bachelor's requirements for getting hired?No, it will not meet a BSN requirement. 0 Likes
LorettaPlumley 3 Posts Feb 16, 2016 You can check for the different positions available on the portal. 0 Likes
nutella, MSN, RN 1 Article; 1,509 Posts Feb 16, 2016 I am hoping that the expertise of some of the RNs here could guide me. I have a non nursing (non science) bachelor's degree. And an accelerated post-baccalaureate RN program is not in my price range so I am working towards an ADN degree. Does anyone know if my previous bachelor's + ADN will meet the bachelor's requirements for getting hired? Or will I need to continue and finish a second bachelor's (RN to BSN)?Thank you very much for any advice you have!A BS in a different area does not equal a BSN and you would not qualify for a BSN position with a ADN.It depends on your area if most employers prefer a BSN or would take you with a ADN... 0 Likes
RunnerRN2015, ASN, RN 790 Posts Feb 16, 2016 I'm an ADN grad in NC and have easily been hired at 2 different hospitals; both have magnet status. None of my classmates had any issues getting hired without a BSN. 0 Likes
8130 98 Posts Feb 16, 2016 Thank you to everyone who responded! I will hopefully be able to get some type of a job after my ADN and then will work toward a second bachelor's (BSN). 0 Likes
