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How important is it to have a MSN in the nursing field?

I am wondering whether to get a BSN or a MSN when I enter college. #nursing

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Aaron’s Answer

Morgan,


The level of education you decide to complete will largely be determined by what you intend to do within the nursing profession and what you would like to do with your degree.


With a Bachelor's degree, this is considered the minimum level required for "professional" nursing practice (as recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing). Typically this degree can lead to middle management positions or educator positions in addition to general nursing positions.


A Master's degree can lead to higher/upper management positions, more advanced educator positions, or towards advanced practice nursing positions such as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or as a clinical nurse leader. There are some general nurses who elect to obtain a MSN for their own personal goals or reasons, but otherwise it wouldn't be necessary for general nursing positions.


Reference:

http://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE/Resource-Documents

Aaron recommends the following next steps:

Consider what your long-term goals for your nursing career are
Evaluate what additional benefits a higher degree in nursing will impart versus the costs of obtaining such a degree.
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Shehram’s Answer

Degrees along with Experience can be rather helpful and financially beneficial however there are other routes in nursing that can also help you achieve those goals. Nurse Anesthesiologist is another career choice that is quite challenging and worth the effort.
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