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The article did a good job explaining why one would consider an advanced degree. I want my RN, ASN and then I want my BSN. I eventually would like to teach so a MSN is not out of the question. But first I want to be a Great Nurse because that is at the core of every goal I have. I have a note pinned to my bulletin board one of my clinical instructors wrote me on my paperwork telling me I will be a Wonderful Nurse. I want to always live up to that praise and expectation, regardless of the degrees I obtain.

I already have two Master degrees in other fields; however, I have enrolled in an ADN program. I can certainly attest to the fact that advanced degrees, although great to obtain, do not make the person smart, safer or wiser, just more marketable. Also, the current nursing deficit and the rumors that nursing is a dying profession should take the emphasis off the type of degree obtained and on what is really important, WE NEED GOOD NURSES.

I have been in nursing for 34 years. I have worked with Diploma, ADN, AAS, BSN and MSN nurses. I have been in management, supervision and staff positions. The degree does not make the nurse talented, good, safe or smart. The person behind the degree does. Some of the best nurses are 2 year graduates (ADN or AAS). And I have worked with some totally scary BSN and MSN nurses. When will the nursing profession go back to recognizing the talented and deserving person instead of the degree? Probably never. The patient is no longer the major concern. Big Business has taken over the medical profession. God help the patient.

I am studying for my ADN at Community College which does not offer a BSN. I will most like go on to get the BSN but first I want to get out of school and start uasing my skills!

I say hands up for all the nurses that went back to school to get a advance degree, and to all the nurses that have ADN degrees, and are comfortable with your job title and degrees, don't be pressure into something, unless you choose to do it. Keep up the good work!!! God bless.