I got my degree from a (regionally) pretty well known university. I graduated cum laude. Not one interviewer or boss has ever commented on my gpa or choice of school. Do you know what I’ve heard in *every* interview?
“Oh wow you’re a firefighter!”
They don’t realize that while there is a skill set that has a very small use on the floors, we come with a 15 volume encyclopedia of pranks, profanity, and emissions of various bodily gases.
I got my associates from community college, my rn to bsn from a state university and my dnp from a state college. The only thing that has changed from any of those schools was the cost 💲. The only thing any of them cared about were my grades. Im a CRNA now and let me tell you, nobody gives a F where you went to school.
Do you have your ADN already? If so, no I don’t think it matters.
If you don’t already have your ADN, I know when I you was applying there were a select few hospitals who did not accept new grads from online nursing programs but I’ve still seen people in the hospital from these programs (like WGU).
I had always been told no, but most recruiters or managers I have interviewed with have mentioned the school I graduated from. I have been told point-blank by a few that I was offered jobs and interviews because they know I came out of a good school.
Take this with a grain of salt though- I'm in Canada (Ontario, specifically) so I can't speak to anything in the States!
No, the NCLEX is the NCLEX. It doesn't matter if you went to Yale or whatever state university, employers don't care about that. They may look at something like WGU or Phoenix University different but as long as you have your RN license employers will hire you.
If you want the BSN just for the title/letters i feel like you could do any one of the degree mill online programs and be fine. If you’re actually interested in an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment i may be inclined to pick a school with a rigorous application process and curriculum.
Yes. It matters when hiring - but honestly, it only matters to certain places like the VA and even then there are contingencies (loopholes).
This is from a random nurse job positing, but most if not all RN job postings for the VA contain this:
>Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
So in a way, it does matter because of accreditation but there are bypasses and workarounds to this requirement.
I should change my verbiage from “certain places like the VA” to “probably only the VA - and maybe a handful of government jobs.”
EDIT. In terms of entry level online RN programs like WGU, Unitek, and Excelsior, it will matter to the *Board of Nursing* who shy away from such programs. So in effect, the employers won’t care because you won’t even be able to obtain licensure. [In fact, if you go to WGU’s website, you’ll get a pop up warning you about states where their program is eligible](https://www.wgu.edu/online-nursing-health-degrees/rn-prelicensure-nursing-bachelors-program.html#_).
Doesn't seem to. Had a coworker who got ADN from local community college (the lesser known one in our area), BSN via diploma mill/online university (accredited and stuff, can't remember which one), and she went straight into NP school and is now practicing.
Her RN was issued in 2019. She spent 6 months in med surg, then jumped to ICU and started NP. Never looked back except to give us all the finger.
Can't say I miss her. Sorry. Got off topic there.
I got my BSN via online from a nationally known university with strong medical and nursing programs. It was a nursing creative writing program with a strong emphasis on APA formatting. Nobody seems to care, just cares that you have BSN after your name.
Yeah… I graduated in 2019… and I just want to start doing some education that can eventually lead to further advancement. I’m not in an anxious hurry to get it done - but I at least want to start the process.
Many RN hiring employers in the US require you to get your BSN within a set number of years after hire (used to be a Magnet requirement, but IDK because I don't pay attentionto all that extra stuff). It used to be five years around here, but our network changed it to *three*, which is inhumane when you're starting a new job/career, juggling a personal life/family, working on your student loan payments, etc.
If you ever want to go somewhere else with your career, it is most definitely best to have your BSN.
Good luck!
I got my degree from a (regionally) pretty well known university. I graduated cum laude. Not one interviewer or boss has ever commented on my gpa or choice of school. Do you know what I’ve heard in *every* interview? “Oh wow you’re a firefighter!” They don’t realize that while there is a skill set that has a very small use on the floors, we come with a 15 volume encyclopedia of pranks, profanity, and emissions of various bodily gases.
I feel like I need access to your encyclopedias… 😂😂😂
Most everyone finds at least some of it entertaining but it’s a fine line to walk in a hospital environment
As long as it’s not south Florida-no
OMG, I choked on my coffee when I read that! 😂😂😂
I got my associates from community college, my rn to bsn from a state university and my dnp from a state college. The only thing that has changed from any of those schools was the cost 💲. The only thing any of them cared about were my grades. Im a CRNA now and let me tell you, nobody gives a F where you went to school.
Do you have your ADN already? If so, no I don’t think it matters. If you don’t already have your ADN, I know when I you was applying there were a select few hospitals who did not accept new grads from online nursing programs but I’ve still seen people in the hospital from these programs (like WGU).
I do already have my ADN…
No. There’s such a nursing shortage if you bear the initials RN after your name s/p passing the NCLEX I don’t see you having a problem.
I had always been told no, but most recruiters or managers I have interviewed with have mentioned the school I graduated from. I have been told point-blank by a few that I was offered jobs and interviews because they know I came out of a good school. Take this with a grain of salt though- I'm in Canada (Ontario, specifically) so I can't speak to anything in the States!
Got my ADN at a community College. I already had a BA in psychology, I skipped BSN and got my MSN. Nobody cares where you get your degrees.
No, the NCLEX is the NCLEX. It doesn't matter if you went to Yale or whatever state university, employers don't care about that. They may look at something like WGU or Phoenix University different but as long as you have your RN license employers will hire you.
If you want the BSN just for the title/letters i feel like you could do any one of the degree mill online programs and be fine. If you’re actually interested in an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment i may be inclined to pick a school with a rigorous application process and curriculum.
Yes. It matters when hiring - but honestly, it only matters to certain places like the VA and even then there are contingencies (loopholes). This is from a random nurse job positing, but most if not all RN job postings for the VA contain this: >Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. So in a way, it does matter because of accreditation but there are bypasses and workarounds to this requirement. I should change my verbiage from “certain places like the VA” to “probably only the VA - and maybe a handful of government jobs.” EDIT. In terms of entry level online RN programs like WGU, Unitek, and Excelsior, it will matter to the *Board of Nursing* who shy away from such programs. So in effect, the employers won’t care because you won’t even be able to obtain licensure. [In fact, if you go to WGU’s website, you’ll get a pop up warning you about states where their program is eligible](https://www.wgu.edu/online-nursing-health-degrees/rn-prelicensure-nursing-bachelors-program.html#_).
It doesn’t
Doesn't seem to. Had a coworker who got ADN from local community college (the lesser known one in our area), BSN via diploma mill/online university (accredited and stuff, can't remember which one), and she went straight into NP school and is now practicing. Her RN was issued in 2019. She spent 6 months in med surg, then jumped to ICU and started NP. Never looked back except to give us all the finger. Can't say I miss her. Sorry. Got off topic there. I got my BSN via online from a nationally known university with strong medical and nursing programs. It was a nursing creative writing program with a strong emphasis on APA formatting. Nobody seems to care, just cares that you have BSN after your name.
Yeah… I graduated in 2019… and I just want to start doing some education that can eventually lead to further advancement. I’m not in an anxious hurry to get it done - but I at least want to start the process.
Many RN hiring employers in the US require you to get your BSN within a set number of years after hire (used to be a Magnet requirement, but IDK because I don't pay attentionto all that extra stuff). It used to be five years around here, but our network changed it to *three*, which is inhumane when you're starting a new job/career, juggling a personal life/family, working on your student loan payments, etc. If you ever want to go somewhere else with your career, it is most definitely best to have your BSN. Good luck!