OK, here's my big issue. Do you guys think that within the next 3-4 years, it will be a requirement to be BSN, for the majority of hospitals to hire a nurse?
Will the ADN RN become the new LPN/LVN, so to speak?
I ask, because I want to ensure that I go for the right degree and don't want to get stuck without a BSN if that's what they will insist upon...I have to work after getting my RN.
What I'd LIKE to do, is get my ADN, them MSN. Within the next 2-3 years, do you see hospitals still hiring ADN's?
What do you think is the most likely outcome/scenario of this whole BSN requirement trend?
Your last question would depend upon the program you are considering. You will have to do some investigation of various programs to see what their costs are and keep in mind that costs increase as time passes.
Yeah, I have only looked at direct entry/accelerated MSN programs, so.......Not sure what the average for RN to MSN might be.......
Worry about that when the time comes. You have enough school costs in front of you right now unless you are able to do a direct entry MSN program. There is a thread around today about the consequences of being an inexperienced MSN grad vs. an inexperienced BSN grad. Worth reading.
I did a search on ALLNURSES, here's a ton of threads discussing this. Maybe you could look through them and find the posts pertaining to your area. Hope this helps.
Most hospitals are trying to go Magnet. If you read some of the requirements for hiring...it states BSN required. It varies. Where ever you apply just do some research on the facility and each state is also different.
adn's are here to stay, as long as, health care remains private (it's about profit, not care). we're a long way from nationalized health care (all health care workers working the the feds) no matter what the nuts say.
truthfully, a bsn is a waste of time is you're not going to get a higher degree and/or don't want to work in areas that generally required a bsn (which is generally government work and other areas).
I disagree that a BSN is a waste of time...I spoke to a recruiter two weeks ago who said they don't even consider ADN graduates for their new-grad positions. So, from that standpoint, it's definitely not a waste.
Once we figure out this health care legislation and things settle down, hospitals will begin hiring again and there will be another nursing shortage. Hospitals will be more than happy to hire you with an ADN. You can then start on your BSN and let the hospital pay for it.
I graduated today with my ADN. Total cost - about 20K, but that includes student loans taken out for things like um.. daycare, and a new transmission, and a new refrigerator. The tuition and such - probably closer to 8k.
The RN - MSN program at the 4 year university here is four years, part-ish time, and crunching their numbers looks like it's going to be about 2k a semester for tuition, fees, and books - so another 24k, but I'll be able to pay that out of pocket as I go, and pay off my ADN too.
The RN-BSN (Same college) is three semesters full time - about 15K for tuition, fees, and books.
The hospitals here couldn't care less if you're ADN or BSN.
I graduated today with my ADN. Total cost - about 20K, but that includes student loans taken out for things like um.. daycare, and a new transmission, and a new refrigerator. The tuition and such - probably closer to 8k.
The RN - MSN program at the 4 year university here is four years, part-ish time, and crunching their numbers looks like it's going to be about 2k a semester for tuition, fees, and books - so another 24k, but I'll be able to pay that out of pocket as I go, and pay off my ADN too.
The RN-BSN (Same college) is three semesters full time - about 15K for tuition, fees, and books.
The hospitals here couldn't care less if you're ADN or BSN.
Good luck.
Thanks, SCRN. I can only use about 25K of funds to get any more education after the RN. This info was extra helpful.
I got my LPN, ADN and now enrolled in Online RN-BSN program through a local university that my hospitals sponsors and reimburses their nurses to go. The total tuition is $2200. I think thats super cheap! So I say research your area and go the cheapest route and let the hospital pay for you to go. In NC, The hospitals are not descriminating against ADN & BSN but with the economy being so bad, I can see this kinda thing playing out. Since being a nurse, I find that a degree is never good enough. Personell will always find stupid things like ADN vs BSN to descriminate when it comes to hiring. Sad but true and thats why I am trying to stay ahead of the game and go back and get the BSN.
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Yeah, I have only looked at direct entry/accelerated MSN programs, so.......Not sure what the average for RN to MSN might be.......