RN wondering is it worth getting BSN

2 I have been an RN for 20 years. I have tried several times to return to school for a BSN. I do not see the point. I do not care to be in management or education. I'm not making any less than someone with their BSN, this I know for a fact. I don't even like nursing anymore and wonder is it worth it?
I've been an RN for 20 years as well - but RN to BSN programs are so quick and cheap these days and most of them are online, so I figured why not? I did my BSN in just over 3 months and it opens up jobs for me, should I want them. Most of the hospitals out here are requiring a BSN in < 4 years, even for regular floor nurses. So yes, I think it's worth it (cost me $3.5K). An MSN, however? Now that I am pondering as not being worth it for me, as I don't plan on being a manager or an APN.

It depends on several things. Of course, one is whether you want to leave the floor. But another is whether you value education, period. I do. So, it's your call.

If you have no intention of leaving your present employer, I see little point in getting your BSN now.

I live in NY state and it's becoming mandatory. Is acquiring a BSN happening in other parts of the country, particularly Florida?

Quote from featherzRNI've been an RN for 20 years as well - but RN to BSN programs are so quick and cheap these days and most of them are online, so I figured why not? I did my BSN in just over 3 months and it opens up jobs for me, should I want them. Most of the hospitals out here are requiring a BSN in < 4 years, even for regular floor nurses. So yes, I think it's worth it (cost me $3.5K). An MSN, however? Now that I am pondering as not being worth it for me, as I don't plan on being a manager or an APN.

Quote from akaniniI live in NY state and it's becoming mandatory. Is acquiring a BSN happening in other parts of the country, particularly Florida?

I think if you plan on staying on the floor an ADN is enough. 20 years experience will trump a BSN any day I believe. Only problems may arise if you get hurt and can't stay on the floor. I would get it, just in case.Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com

No, it isn't "becoming mandatory everywhere." And, yes, lots of us RN's have degrees in other areas, and they do not count as a BSN. I have a degree in business~ you would think that would be a great thing for an RN to have to be in management!

Quote from DisasterRCRNI have been an RN for 20 years. I have tried several times to return to school for a BSN. I do not see the point. I do not care to be in management or education. I'm not making any less than someone with their BSN, this I know for a fact. I don't even like nursing anymore and wonder is it worth it?

BSN in 3 months ??? Where can I sign up LOL!

I think nurses were able to get their BSN in 3 months through Western Governers University. I hear that has ceased. I have a BA in another field and that counts for nothing here in NYC. I refuse to get another Bachelors. I just started EC's MSN program, because I'm tired of not being qualified for jobs due to be "undereducated" (Not a real word). But that's how I feel. I was an LPN for 4 years...RN for 1 but I don't plan to be at the bedside forever, so I figure to just get it over with now.

Quote from crazy&cuteRNBSN in 3 months ??? Where can I sign up LOL!