Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)–prepared nurses provide added value to today’s
healthcare systems
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Improved Patient Outcomes: Hospitals with higher proportions of BSN-prepared nurses have lower mortality rates,
fewer adverse events, and improved surgical outcomes.
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Workforce Readiness & Leadership: BSN curricula emphasize leadership, evidence-based practice, population health, quality
improvement, and systems thinking—skills essential for modern care delivery.
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Expanded Career Opportunities: A BSN is often required or preferred for leadership roles, public health nursing,
case management, Magnet® hospitals, and specialty units.
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Pathway to Advanced Practice & Graduate Education: A BSN is the foundation for MSN, DNP, APRN and CRNA roles, including Nurse Practitioner,
Nurse Educator, and Nurse Leader positions.
- Alignment with National Workforce Recommendations: The National Academy of Medicine recommends that 80% of the nursing workforce hold
a BSN to meet growing healthcare complexity.
- Aiken, L. H., et al. Hospitals with higher proportions of BSN-prepared nurses experience lower mortality
and failure-to-rescue rates. jstor.org, nursingoutlook.org
- National Academy of Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine). The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Recommendation for 80% BSN workforce. cfnny.org, nam.edu
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice. sumnercollege.edu
- NurseJournal / ANA. Employers increasingly prefer BSN-prepared nurses; BSN linked to greater career mobility
and earning potential. nursejournal.org, nursingworld.org
