12 yrs RN, changing jobs, going before Nurse Council at wanna be Magnet Hospital

[coffeetalker]

I will be changing jobs from full time at an inpatient hospice to a pulmonary/med-surg. unit at a local hospital. The hospital is attempting to get Magnet status (and has been for some time). During my interview, I asked if due to achieve Magnet certification, I would have to get a BSN (as stated in title, I have been a practicing RN for 12 yrs- have done critical care to physical rehab, home hospice and even a little at home pediatric care) . The unit manager said that "it would be up to the Nurse Council" and seemed to imply that after so many years of experience, he doubted it would be required. My question is, does anyone have any experience with this sort of situation?

[BSNbeauty, BSN, RN]

When I was hired at a magnet hospital 4 years ago, I had to prove I was accepted into a RN-BSN program prior to starting. I guess it just depends on the facility. Some magnet hospitals will give you a window of time to have to complete BSN. At that time I had 4 years experience, so with you having 12 years, maybe they won't require it ?

[klone, MSN, RN]

Having a BSN is not a requirement of Magnet (unless you're a nurse manager).

[BSNbeauty, BSN, RN]

This is true Klone, however most magnet hospitals still want the nurses to have BSN. Not a requirement for magnet but it is for the hospital.