Well, at the moment I tend to agree that it's harder for an ADN to get a job than a BSN. At least in my area right now. All my instructors say it's because there are limited nursing jobs currently, so employers can be choosy. And let's face it...if a potential employer has a choice between a BSN or an ADN, usually the BSN will get the job (unless they don't want to pay the higher amount of money or have a specific reason for wanting an ADN). Competition is very very high right now for jobs in my area since there are so many ADN's graduating in May. My instructors all say that they recommend going back to get at least your BSN, so for right now at least, there's some truth in that where I live. Of course, the job climate is constantly changing, so there might be a bunch of jobs in another 6-8 months here. As with anything else, I think it largely depends on where you live/want to work, the economy, and healthcare changes or issues. I have noticed a lot of places now though that put things in the qualifications, such as 1 year experience preferred, ACLS required, etc, etc. The hospital where I would like to work actually helps nurses go back to school for their BSN too, as do a lot of other places where I live. I think it's always better to go as far as you can and want to, but that just wasn't possible for me right now d/t financial issues. So I'm going for ADN, and hope to get on somewhere that will help you further your goals and degree if you wish. Lots of people do that too instead of just going straight for BSN at a 4 year college. There's a lot of things to consider regarding which degree you want, especially if you have a family, limited funds, etc. Whatever you choose to do, best of luck to you!