Several research studies link a highly educated nursing workforce to higher quality, patient-centered care. A key recommendation of the Future of Nursing report published by the Institute of Medicine is to increase the education of the nursing workforce where at least 80 percent of practicing nurses will have a bachelor’s degree or higher by 2020. If you’re considering a career in nursing, enrolling in a BSN program from the onset will improve your chances of employment, job satisfaction, professional advancement, … Read the rest