BellaOnline Forums Career Nursing Bachelor-degree RN Entry-Level?

Hello All,

Please weigh in with your thoughts and insights:

Do you feel that nursing should move to a bachelor-degree entry level for all RNs?

Due to Magnet status and other changes occurring in health care, many hospitals are posting RN vacancies noted with "BSN Preferred". Is this a lasting trend? What are you thoughts on ADN, Diploma, and Bachelor-degree levels for RNs? What are your ideas? Experiences? How can nursing meet increasing patient needs, an aging population, and an average age of nurses in their 40's? Is a bachelor-degree entry level requirement the answer?

Do you think nursing should go to bachelor-degree required RN entry level? multiple choice, up to 2 choices
	Yes, Research shows better patient outcomes with bachelor-degreed RNs
	No, doing so would prevent many from entering the profession.
	All RNs should have a bachelor degree or higher within 10 years of initial RN licensure.
	I'd like to see it happen, but don't think it will ever happen.
	I'm not sure.
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