Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurses are Essential to Quality Health Care

In line with our commitment to elevating healthcare quality, AACN champions nursing education as the key to enhancing patient outcomes. Nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree possess indispensable skills that substantially benefit patients and the healthcare team. BSN education places a significant emphasis on cultivating knowledge, critical thinking, leadership, case management, and health promotion.

Recently, AACN published a comprehensive document that spotlights the substantial contributions of BSN-prepared nurses to quality health care. This document illustrates the impact of higher nursing education on patient well-being, including a summary of the evidence. BSN-educated nurses consistently demonstrate abilities that enhance patient care and fortify healthcare systems at large.

The document underscores the tangible benefits connected with BSN-prepared nurses and is essential reading for healthcare stakeholders, shedding light on the integral role played by baccalaureate-prepared nurses in advancing healthcare quality and achieving superior patient outcomes.

For deeper insights and key findings, download the full document here.