The RN Data Project is an extension of Phase I of the Baccalaureate Nursing Data Project of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Constituting Phase II of the project, it is designed to offer national data about RN (registered nurse) baccalaureate nursing education with the hope that such information will be of value and interest for academic and administrative planning for the nursing profession at large. Data were collected from February to May of 1987 from deans and RN students and from August to December of 1987 from RN graduates. Also, selected data were collected about generic programs. Questionnaires for deans were mailed to 606 baccalaureate nursing programs. The six sections of this report focus on: characteristics of participating baccalaureate programs; characteristics of the 1987 student RN sample; recruitment, admission requirements, retention, and enrollment and graduation statistics of RN/BSN (bachelors of science in nursing) students; course requirements and curriculum; characteristics of faculty members; and employment trends and issues. The findings from all surveys and comparisons between respondent groups are included. Comparisons are also made between geographic regions and school characteristics. The greatest professional growth areas reported by RN students were research capabilities, confidence in academic abilities, and preparation for graduate school. Details about the 70 tables contained in the report are provided. Appendix A offers a background on the generic baccalaureate nursing data project. Appendix B provides statistical information on the number and type of baccalaureate programs with masters and doctoral programs by U.S. region. Sources of information about nursing programs are provided. (SM)