The Case for More RN Education

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The paper reviews the arguments offered by both sides in the debate on whether nursing certification should be given to graduates of two-year programs or only to graduates of four-year programs. The paper cites studies which have been presented as proof by proponents of either course. The paper concludes that additional education makes sense when it is qualified with more practical experience.

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"The issue of RN education has been much debated. Proponents of the BSN cite increased managerial skills, enhanced critical thinking abilities, and improved patient safety, while advocates of the two-year program stress the value of pragmatic, hands-on clinical experience and point out that the demands of the nursing shortage require a more immediate source of trained registered nurses. Finally, some have advocated a third-course, which involves programs that enable both BSN's and ADN's to pursue graduate qualifications."

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