...Professional Development of Nursing Professionals APA 5th edition format Professional Development of Nursing Professionals This paper will explore the impact on nursing of the 2010 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report titled: “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health”. In this paper I will focus on the impact of the IOM report in the areas of nursing education, nursing practice, and nursing leadership. I will also attempt to explain how I might change my current nursing practice to meet the goals of the report. The Institute of Medicine was established in 1970 and is the health arm of the National Academy of Sciences. It functions as an advisory board, both independent and nonprofit, that works outside government to provide information and offer valid and impartial recommendations to decision makers and to the public. (National Academy of Sciences, 2012). The IOM report makes eight recommendations that stem from four key concepts to address needed changes in the profession of nursing, specifically in regards to meeting the objectives of the 2010 Affordable Care Act. Half of the eight recommendations in the IOM report involve nursing education. It is no surprise that the topic of nursing’s multiple entry-level educational pathways is identified as an area needing restructure. The report specifically recommends an increase from 50% to 80% of baccalaureate prepared nurses by the year 2020. It supports this recommendation with the premise that...
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...Professional Development of Nursing Professionals Grand Canyon University NRS-430V Professional Dynamics NRS-430V-O108 November 03, 2013 Professional Development of Nursing Professionals In 2010 the IOM produced a report addressing the challenges facing our healthcare system and outlining the vital role nursing must play in addressing those challenges (Institute of Medicine [IOM], 2010). As the needs of patients have become more complex the skills of nurses caring for them must change as well. Nurses must have the requisite skills to deliver high quality patient care and take a leadership role in negotiating the obstacles of our ever changing healthcare system. Adoption of the IOM’s recommendations for the role of nursing in healthcare would drive changes to nursing education, nursing practice and nursing’s role as a leader within the healthcare field. The IOM has identified as a need, the improvement of the education of nurses to better enable them to meet the increasingly complex needs of their patients as well as be actively involved in the reform of the healthcare system. In its report the IOM (2010) states, “Nursing education at all levels needs to provide a better understanding of and experience in care management, quality improvement methods, systems-level change management, and the reconceptualized...
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...Impact on the Future 1 Nursing’s Future after the 2010 Institute of Medicine Report Jennifer Klein Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-0102 April 24, 2016 Impact on the Future 2 Introduction The 2010 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report: “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” has created a positive and irreversible impact on the future of Nursing. The IOM report according to the American Nurses Association, “calls on nurses to take a greater role in America’s increasingly complex health care system.” The report has triggered a domino effect on the impact for the nursing field in correlation to nurse’s education, practice, and their role as a leader. The Impact of the IOM Report The impact of the IOM report on nursing education: The IOM committee asserts that nurses must achieve higher levels of education to include being taught in new ways so that every nurse may rise to the challenge of an everchanging patient climate. The first and second points set forth by the Institute of Medicine address nurses and their practice in regards to training and education. These two points have pushed employers to encourage nurses to further their education and most are offering financial assistance to nurses to ensure this opportunity is taken advantage of and achieved. Many employers that offered financial assistance in the past have increased their yearly maximum allowance in tuition for nurses to ensure this educational achievement can be met...
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...The 2010 report of the IOM is focusing on the transformation taking place in nursing and what part the RN will have in its evolution. For the acknowledgement of the RN stepping forth and picking up the invite of steering the transforming of RN’s throughout nursing’s history and also in today’s altering of the health care system from as we know it. Because of the increasing educational levels that are being required to meet the completing and intriguing work of today’s highly technical environment and the complexes of care that have to be met so nurses can continue to be at the head and lead to affect the changes that are vital to nursing’s progress. The IMPACT of THIS REPORT on NURSING EDUCATION The narrative is saying, “Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression”. So, it is saying we as nurses will continue to learn in an ongoing process and for nurses to accomplish this then we should be able to assess avenues to and for ease of attaining higher degrees in the nursing profession. There is a demonstrated need for nurses to obtain their BSN whether initially or by returning to university. But, because there can be hindrance affecting the obtaining of the BSN such as higher cost; and family- kids (think day-care, before and after school care), jobs and the other responsibilities that have to be taken care of in the course of daily living. The IOM report...
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...The IOM Report: The Future of Nursing The IOM Report: The Future of Nursing The IOM also known as “The institute of medicine” has come out with a report and study on the nursing profession. This report states that the nursing profession needs to take a leadership boost in healthcare. This paper will discuss how the IOM impacts the future nursing education, nursing practice, and the nurse’s role as a leader. It also speaks of what the healthcare organization needs to do to implement these changes. The IOM‘s impact on education clearly states nurses need to make education a life long journey. This needs to be maintained even after nurses have obtained their licensure. Throughout this journey nurses and doctors need to be educated together accepting the role of students conjointly. Yes, it is costly on those pursing a nursing education. Costly in money, time and family. Thus making it difficult for most. However, the health care system is in dire need of higher level educated nurses. With a great demand in nurse researchers and faculty positions. It posses an obstacle to patient care. The IOM wants double the number of nurses with a doctorate degree by 2020. The education regimen also needs to be changed. According to the study, education needs to be on the cutting edge, one that will prepare nurses for caring for today’s distinct population. Classes on leadership, diversity, advocacy and evidence based practice need to be implemented. There is a big change...
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...The Impact of the IOM Report on Future Nursing Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professional Dynamics The Institute of Medicine (IOM) 2010 report defines for future nurses and health care workers its vision and goals in transforming current practice into something remarkable. The IOM, a non-profit organization, conducts research in a systematic approach to guide the nation in improving health. (Edelman, Kudzman, & Mandle, 2014). As we all know, the health care delivery system is changing significantly due to health care reforms such as the Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA). As we delve into this matter we will discover what the future of nursing can expect. We will investigate the effect the IOM report has on education, leadership, and future nursing practice. Potter & Perry (2011) describe the health care system of the future as high quality patient-centered care, accessible to all populations. The IOM (2010) reports that nursing practice is being shifted away from acute and specialty care, and directed towards primary care. The emphasis for health care is now centered on preventing illness, promoting wellness, and maintaining chronic conditions. (IOM, 2010). In order to meet the current goals set forth by the IOM, higher education is in order. The IOM has set a series of goals that they would like to see in place in the future. One of these goals is 80% of nurses to hold a baccalaureate degree by 2020. With the increased demands of health care, nurses...
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...FUTURE OF NURSING ROLES EXAMINED Christian A. Bagley Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V 05/06/2013 Future of Nursing Roles Examined Healthcare, specifically nursing, has come to the forefront of discussion recently in regards to dramatic changes in roles, education, and leadership. The changes are necessary to move forward in the volatile socio-economic times that the industry is currently facing. The move toward a deeper education development for all nursing roles, the strong push toward primary based care and case management, and changes to all levels of leadership are creating a financially stable patient centered industry that will thrive far in to the future. The Institute of Medicine has taken direct action to champion this change. Impact of IOM on Education Key message number two from the IOM publication speaks true to the desire for a more educated nursing field. “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advocating Health, states “nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression”. (The future of, 2011) The trend toward bachelor educated nurses is the foundation for the other changes that the IOM has put forth in this report. BSN nurses have further education and a more diverse background that will allow them to move seamlessly from education in to practice in the fields of leadership, case management and community settings all of which the report seeks to impact directly...
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...Nursing's Much Needed Change Grand Canyon University: NUR-430V-O2102 6 April 2015 The Institute of Medicine (IOM) in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation embarked on a two-year research to produce a report that would assess nursing as a profession and make recommendation about the future of nursing. The report was completed and released in October 5, 2010 by the Institute of Medicine. The impact of this report has changed to the view and approach to nursing as a profession to meet these recommendations. Among these recommendations, nursing education was a top priority. According to the IOM, "nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression." (IOM, 2010). Nursing care within hospital and home settings are becoming more complex and demanding for nurses. As the demands and complexity of care changes, the IOM feels that a more educated workforce would be able to meet these demands. As such, the IOM recommends that 80% of the nursing workforce possess a Bachelor in Science of Nursing (BSN) degree by the year 2020. (IOM, 21010) The formal education involved in getting a BSN ensures that nurses are getting a strong foundation in nursing science and models of care that can be effectively modified in a changing environment. In an accelerated program such as an associate degree in nursing, or a diploma in nursing, the students are mainly exposed to the basic knowledge...
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...Transforming the Future of Nursing-Impact of the 2010 IOM Report When the Affordable Care Act became law in 2010, it required a change in the way we think about the healthcare system. This comprehensive healthcare legislation is meant to improve and expand quality, access, and value of healthcare in the United States and will create new roles and opportunities for nurses. The IOM, with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), produced a consensus report called The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health that proposes a conceptual framework for changes that will affect the future of nursing (Institute of Medicine [IOM], 2010). This report sends a message and makes recommendations that will have an impact on nursing education, nursing leadership, and overall nursing practice. Nursing education is an integral part of advancing nursing’s role in America’s future healthcare arena. The IOM report recognizes the need for more highly educated nurses with increased focus and depth on fundamental concepts that are applicable to many situations and communities. By 2020, they would like to see 80% of nurses earning their BSN degree and twice as many nurses with a doctorate degree. They also advocate putting nurse residency programs in place that would assist nurses with transitioning to their professional vocations. In addition, nurses need to continue learning throughout their careers and lives to maintain comprehensive skills and knowledge. To achieve these goals...
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...Medicine 2010 Report Guiding the Future of Nursing Susi Rubendall Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-0506 February 22, 2015 Nurses are critical to the future health and healthcare of America. The enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for a transformation of healthcare to provide a safer, more affordable, more accessible and higher quality of healthcare. Central to these goals is high quality nursing care and practice. In 2008 the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to become a partner to examine and consider what it would take to radically change and address the biggest issues of healthcare, cost and improved care. This ground breaking and far reaching collaborative effort resulted in the presentation in 2010 of a cohesive document “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health”. The report focused on recommendations for improvements which include nursing’s important role in improving healthcare in America. This paper will look at the impact of the IOM 2010 report on nursing practice, nursing education and nursing leadership. Impact on Nursing Practice Nurses as the largest part of the healthcare workforce are poised to have an important role in transforming healthcare to provide quality care and improve health outcomes in America. An important message of the IOM report is the Key Message #1: Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training (IOM, 2010). ...
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...Impact and Future of Nursing in Reference to the IOM Report In Transforming Nursing Education, Primary Care, and Leadership Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V October 23, 2015 Impact and Future of Nursing in Reference to the IOM Report in Transforming Nursing Education, Primary Care, and Leadership Nursing’s future is greatly impacted by the need for major transformation as recommended by the Institute Of Medicine report (IOM, 2010). Nursing must act fast and come forward as leaders to make changes in their practice. Demand for highly educated nurses and the growing healthcare customer needs are the focus point of IOM report. This paper shows the impact of the IOM report on nursing education, primary care, and nurse leadership. Changes that could be made to the daily practice of nursing to meet the goals, as well as some of the writer’s thoughts, are also explained. If the IOM report (2010) recommendations are not followed, the future of nursing could be negatively impacted because nurses have to be well educated and adequately prepared to practice nursing to their full magnitude of training; more advanced practice nurses (APRN) are needed to meet the growing healthcare needs of society, and nurses need to be involved in decision making affecting the health of future population. For the future of nursing, current nursing education needs to be transformed. Compared to other healthcare professions nursing is undereducated starting with one year practical...
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...Professional Development of Nursing Professionals Candace Tiley Grand Canyon University April 21, 2013 Professional Development of Nursing Professionals The nursing profession represents one of the largest work forces in the nation with more than 3 million members. In 2008, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) partnered with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and began 2 years of research to develop a thorough report on the future of nursing. As we move closer to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, nurses will be asked to take on the task of transforming the nursing workforce and expanding the delivery of nursing care. (Montalvo, 2010) We, as nurses, are in an important and unique position in that we are the segment of the healthcare field who addresses patient care both in a holistic realm as well as a contextual realm. The purpose of this paper is to look at three aspects of the IOM research and its implications. Nurses Scope of Practice is one of the key areas that the IOM put its focus upon. One of the ways the IOM anticipates changes imminently at hand is that nurses will be required to function to the full extent of their training and education no matter what level of education they currently have. The nursing profession is plagued by polices that are outdated. This is particularly true with regard to the policies regarding Scope of Practice. Much focus is being placed on APRN’s (Advanced Practice Registered Nurses) to act...
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...Program of ANA http://www.Nursesbooks.org/ American Nurses Association 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 1-800-274-4ANA http://www.NursingWorld.org Design: Typesetting: Printing: Editorial services: © 2010 American Nurses Association. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Contents Contributors Overview of Content Foundational Documents of Professional Nursing Audience for This Publication Scope of Nursing Practice Definition of Nursing Professional Nursing’s Scope and Standards of Practice Description of Scope of Nursing Practice Development and Function of Nursing Standards The Function of Competencies in Standards The Nursing Process Tenets Characteristic of Nursing Practice Healthy Work Environments for Nursing Practice Model of Professional Practice Regulation Standards of Professional Nursing...
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...Program of ANA http://www.Nursesbooks.org/ American Nurses Association 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 1-800-274-4ANA http://www.NursingWorld.org Design: Typesetting: Printing: Editorial services: © 2010 American Nurses Association. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Contents Contributors Overview of Content Foundational Documents of Professional Nursing Audience for This Publication Scope of Nursing Practice Definition of Nursing Professional Nursing’s Scope and Standards of Practice Description of Scope of Nursing Practice Development and Function of Nursing Standards The Function of Competencies in Standards The Nursing Process Tenets Characteristic of Nursing Practice Healthy Work Environments for Nursing Practice Model of Professional Practice Regulation Standards of Professional Nursing...
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.........................................................................................................1 Introduction......................................................................................................................3 IOM Recommendation Seven...............................................................................................................................3 Content of Recommendation.............................................................................................................3 Leadership and Management....................................................................................................................4 Recognition of Leadership.......................................................................................................................6 Characteristics of Leadership.......................................................................................................................7 Education and Preparation for Leadership......................................................................7 Vision and Goals.............................................................................................................9 Future of Nursing............................................................................................................10 Final Thoughts............................................................................................................
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