Which organization released the statement that the baccalaureate degree program was minimal nursing education?

• A. AACN Position Statement
• B. NLN Position Statement on Nursing Roles
• C. American Nurses Association Position Statement
• D. ICN Position Statement

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing which organization issued the statement that the baccalaureate degree is the minimum education for professional nursing. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released that position. This stance reflects a shift in nursing education toward requiring at least a bachelor's degree as the entry level for professional practice, aiming to strengthen critical thinking, leadership, and the overall quality of care. The AACN represents baccalaureate and higher-degree programs and has long advocated for standards that elevate nursing education.

Other groups focus on different aspects: the NLN deals with nursing education evaluation and roles, the American Nurses Association centers on practicing standards and ethics, and the ICN provides international guidance. While they contribute to the field, they are not the ones most closely associated with this particular statement about the minimum education for professional nursing.