Required: BSN Degree from an accredited program required within 4 years unless 15 years of acute care service Failure to obtain a BSN degree within this time frame may result in suspension or termination of employment Nurses employed by the Hospital on or before September 1, 2014 with only an ASN/ADN, will be exempt from the requirement to obtain a BSN Any nurse hired by the hospital from September 2, 2014 through April 15, 2019 will have 5 years / 60 months from date of hire to obtain a BSN Any nurse who takes legally protected leave during any of the completion periods may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time. As a Registered Nurse, you know that every day is different, which is why you need to know how to: Assess, recognize and address patients psychological and physical needs Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind Communicate compassionately and effectively Assist in developing individualized treatment plans Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs Participate in clinical team conferences Follow hospital, regulatory and professional guidelines, policies and procedures.