Discussion Post
Institute of Medicine's 2010 report "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.
• Summarize the four messages outlined in the IOM report and explain why these are significant to nursing practice.
• Discuss the direct influence the IOM report has on nursing education and nursing leadership. Describe the benefits and opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses.
• Explain why it is important that a nurse's role and education evolve to meet the needs of an aging and increasingly diverse population.
• Discuss the significance of professional development, or lifelong learning, and its relevance in caring for diverse populations across the life span and within the health-illness continuum.
• Discuss how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an evolving health care system.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.