Can I be a nurse without having my masters degree?
I’m asking because I want to be a nurse but I just want to go to college but without a masters degree just with my degree. #nurse
2 answers
Laura’s Answer
You can be a nurse without a masters degree. You can become a Registered Nurse with a 2 year degree, an Associate Degree in Nursing, or a 4 year degree, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The MSN is typically for someone who is looking to go into advanced practice nursing like a anesthesia, midwife, admin, education. Many employers are seeking those with their BSN over an ADN, but many nurses will start with the ADN and then pursue their BSN while working.
https://www.registerednursing.org/degree/adn/
Amy K.’s Answer
Yes, you can work as a nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing. There are two types of nursing at the bachelor level - BSN and RN. The only nursing jobs that require a master's degree are things like healthcare management jobs, nurse practitioner, etc.
Ok! Thank you so much Amy K. Jean,PA-C
Valeria