Final answer:
The true statements regarding the requirement of a BSN for entry to nursing practice are that it remains a debated issue and continues to divide the nursing profession, particularly due to the increasing complexity of healthcare. There is no evidence to support the claim that BSN will be required in all states by 2025, that an MSN will replace the BSN, or that the demand for BSN nurses will decrease.
Step-by-step explanation:
Requirements for Entry-Level Nursing Practice
The requirement that entry to nursing practice should require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is indeed a debated topic in the healthcare field. The options a. 'With increased complexity in health care, this is being debated again,' and b. 'This issue continues to divide the nursing profession' are the true statements here. It reflects ongoing discussions within the profession about the appropriate level of education required for nurses in light of the complex healthcare environment. However, statement c. 'The BSN will be required for practice in all 50 states by 2025,' statement d. 'The masters of science in nursing (MSN) will replace the BSN for bedside nurses,' and statement e. 'The need for BSN-prepared nurses will decrease with increased unlicensed staff' are not based on factual data and should not be considered accurate predictions of the future of nursing education or practice requirements.
Given the increase in the number of registered nurses, which grew from about 35,000 in 2015 to nearly 41,000 in 2020 in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area, as reported by the BLS, along with reforms that expand access to healthcare for millions of Americans, the demand for BSN-prepared nurses is likely to continue or increase rather than decrease.