1965-does that year mean anything to Dr. Benner? Nursing leaders do not have what it takes to have a BSN as an Entry Into Practice. Now a MSN within 10 years? The 1965 ANA position paper for BSN as Entry Into Practice remains just that, a position. Perhaps we can consult with social workers, physical therapists, pharmacists, doctors, engineers, etc. All of these professions have increased their educational requirements as society/science/technology changed--all but nursing. We are held hostage by politicians who have found a way to take away our boards ability to determine what level of education a registered nurse should have. Even diploma programs are making a come back, yahoo for that. Nothing like going backwards where education is concerned. This article is a joke as far as I am concerned. Sure, the recommendations are nice; perhaps change will occur in the next century. Shame on nursing for this, no wonder we are viewed by other disciplines as not a true profession. Marie Talbot, RN, MSN (next year, PhD-I did this for myself).