title: In favor of the bachelor's degree.
authors.affiliation: Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, Portland, USA.
authors.forename: Susan E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Shapiro
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate / Q000592:standards*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000592:standards*; D004510:Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs / Q000592:standards*; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role