Discussion Post: Healthcare
• 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 one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.