For decades, the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) was the most common route taken for entry into the profession. A major shift in hiring trends that began in 2010, increased enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, and now the degree is the most popular credential among registered nurses.
The requirement for the more intensive degree has not slowed interest in the profession and enrollment in nursing programs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the profession will … Read the rest