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New York State requires BSN as entry level into practice

Posted by The Washington State Chapter of NAPNAP on
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The Washington State Chapter of NAPNAP

Something that has been debated for years, the entry level into practice for RN's, is now reality in NY State. The Governer has signed into law the requirement that all RN's in the state of NY must have a BSN in order to practice. RN's who hold existing NY licenses are Grandfathered in, but all future RN's who practice in NY state must have a BSN.

Interesting article...click here to read it.