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associate degree; and 32% baccalaureate) entered nursing school with the following non-nursing degrees: associate degree (38%, n=505), bachelor’s degree (56%, n=755), master’s degree (6%, n=80), and PhD (0.5%, n=7). Twelve percent (n=371) of respondents indicated that they were pre-medical students. Four percent (n=147) were licensed practical/vocational nurses prior to entering nursing school. When asked if they have an RN position, 54% said “yes” and 46% responded “no.” By program type, the data revealed that 59% of the baccalaureate graduates, 51% of the associate degree graduates, 43% of accelerated BSN graduates, and 51% of the diploma graduates were employed as registered nurses. Those replying that they were not