Name: Catherine I. Ekwenchi, RN
Professor: Kimberly Hammerton
Institution: Grand Canyon University
Course: NRS-430V = Professional Dynamics (0105)
Date: August 18, 2013.

Introduction Nurses are one of the most important members in the society. Due to their invaluable services, transformation of the nursing practice is important. The Institute of Medicine creates a platform where nurses can exploit opportunities to build a healthcare system that meets demand for safe, accessible, quality, patient-centered and affordable care. The Institute of Medicine describes a vision where the health care system can undergo a transformation that will be effective in the delivery of medical services. Nurses are required by the Institute of Medicine to assume roles that will benefit them by improving their skills in the medical practice. The committee is looking for diverse ways to make quality care accessible to majority of the population.
The impact of the IOM report on nursing education The IOM report recommends that nurses should be adequately trained in order to effectively render their services to patients. This ensures that nurses undertake their nursing practice with utmost professionalism. The report also states that nurses should use their education and training to the full extent. This is crucial as it determines if a patient will be able to recover from the ailment that they are suffering from. According to the Institute of Medicine (2010), an improved education system for nurses is crucial as they will acquire knowledge of the nursing practice. An improved education system promotes academic progression and sets a platform for upcoming nurses to improve their skills. The report requires nurses to partner with physicians and other medical health practitioners. This partnership is important as it will help them redesign the healthcare system