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 words paper discussing the influence of the IOM report on nursing practice. Include the following:
o Summarize the four messages outlined in the IOM report and explain why these are significant to nursing practice.
o Discuss the direct influence the IOM report has on nursing education and nursing leadership. Describe the benefits and opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses.
o Explain why it is important that a nurse's role and education evolve to meet the needs of an aging and increasingly diverse population.
o 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.
o Discuss how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an evolving health care system.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.