Does it surprise you that this issue is cause for disagreement? If so, why does it surprise you?

Nursing education and the profession in general have experienced a very long disagreement about the appropriate entry-level degree for nursing. This debate first emerged in 1965, as noted in this chapter. In addition, authors such as Kutney-Lee, Sloane, and Aiken have conducted studies that have concluded the BSN should be the entry-level degree (2013). Cynthia Maskey, PhD, RN, CNE, in the March 2013 issue of Health Affairs, responded to this study. Dr. Maskey is an OADN board member. Review the study and Dr. Maskey’s response:
●● Article: Kutney-Lee, A., Sloane, D., & Aiken, L. (2013). An increase in the number of nurses with baccalaureate degrees is linked to lower rates of postsurgery mortality. Health Affairs, 32, 3579–3586.
●● At the link for this study see response by C. Maskey, The study focuses on problems, not solutions. Retrieved from http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/32/3/579 /reply#healthaff_el_476350