A group of registered nurses with associate nursing (and)degrees are concerned that the minimum educational standard for licensure as a registered nurse is being raised to the bachelor's (BSN)level.After contacting the American Nurses Association,they learn they will be "grandfathered" in.Under the "grandfather clause," what action will be required of nurses with associate degrees?
A) They will be required to complete a bridge program to earn a BSN and then be tested only on material that was not part of the ASN curriculum.
B) They will continue to use the title "registered nurse" earned by their original success with the licensure process.
C) They will have 10 years to obtain a BSN or the license will be revoked.
D) They will use whatever title is established by their state's board of nursing for associate degree nurses.

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Under a "grandfather clause," individuals who are already licensed or practicing under the old standards are allowed to continue without needing to meet the new requirements. Therefore, nurses with associate degrees will not be required to upgrade their education to a BSN and can continue to use the title "registered nurse" as earned through their original licensure process.

A Group of Registered Nurses with Associate Nursing (And)degrees Are