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Published on: June 21, 2010
Advancing the education of nurses: a call for action
Deborah T Zimmermann1, Dianne Cooney Miner, Barbara Zittel
1Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. dtzim1@aol.com
Abstract:
The debate over the educational preparation of RNs has raged for over a century. In New York, chief nursing officers are partnering with academic colleagues and successfully implementing a model that standardizes education requirements, supports seamless transition from associate to baccalaureate degree programs, addresses financial barriers, and identifies expected outcomes of a more educated workforce. Nursing leaders are perfectly positioned to advance the educational standards of the profession in the United States.
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