Homework: Professional Development of Nursing Professionals
Review the Institute of Medicine's 2010 report "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health." Write a 750 to 1,000 word paper discussing the influence of the IOM report on nursing practice. Include the following:
• 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.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.