The Impact of the Institute of Medicine Report on Nursing Amy Nikrasch Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V 01 December 2013 The Institute of Medicine's Impact on Nursing The United States government has identified that a health care reform is needed to ensure that all individuals have access to health care. In March 2010 President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to ensure all individuals in the United States will have access to quality health care ("Key Features Affordable
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Nursing Quality Committee Inter-professional team leadership plays an important part when creating strategies to solve issues and obtain a positive outcome (DeNisco and Barker, 2016). Central Line Associated Bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is one of the main issues that hospitals have in common. However, nurses and leaders can work together to establish a committee which focus on CLABSI. The committee will help nurses to transform their frustrations into accomplishments and the collaborative team
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The Differences Between an Associate Degree Nurse and a Baccalaureate Degree Nurse Grand Canyon University Although the Associate degree in Nursing and the Bachelors degree in nursing ultimately lead to a nursing profession in the health care industry, there are many differences between them. The fast growing complexity of health care and broadening clinical knowledge have forced nurses to have the educational preparation to meet its complex demand.
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Impact of IOM The nursing profession is the largest segment of the nation’s health care work force ("Leading Change," 2010, p. 1). Nursing, as we know it is changing based on recommendation for Institute of Medicine. Increased education requirements, enabling nurses to deal with multisystem disease processes requires advanced critical thinking skills ; BSN nurses face issues with customer service and bedside nursing skills, and Advance Practice Nurses (APN) practicing to their full capacity to
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graduates from the Baccalaureate Degree program. Both types of RNs take the National Council Licensure Examination also known as the NCLEX-RN. The results of the NCLEX-RN examination determines if the nurse has the technical competency to practice nursing. What the exam does not determine is the difference between graduates who have different levels of education. Although the passing rate for the exam is the same among the two groups of nurses, it is not proof that there are no differences between
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look at transforming nursing education, nursing practice, and nursing leadership? This seems like it would be an easy task to achieve but it has been difficult. It can make our lives more pleasant , and our patients will have the best nurses caring for them , when they understand their nurses have the knowledge and skills needed to care for them. According to The Impact on Nursing 2010 Institute of Medicine (IOM), located in Washington, DC, report titled” The Future of Nursing” Nurse’s roles have
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today’s health industry. Stated in the AACN Fact Sheet employers are identifying a link between the level of education and better patient outcomes and lower mortality rates. Associate Degree in Nursing The Associate Degree in Nursing was designed in the 1950s by Mildred Montag in response to the nursing shortage after World War II (Creasia 2011). The program was intended for those who desired to become registered nurses in a shorter period of time and at a more economic cost. The ADN program is
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Difference in competencies at entry level nursing education programs Lisha Thomas Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS 430V January 27, 2013 History of nursing education program begins by the establishment of Nightingale Training School for Nurses at St. Thomas's Hospital in London in 1860.In United States the first nursing schools were established in 1873 which provided necessary training for nursing students in a hospital based setting. Advancements in the fields of science
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December 8, 2011 Educational Preparation Nursing is a distinctive healthcare profession that has several different paths that can be taken to become a nurse. One can be considered a nurse with as little as one year of preparation. However, the public does not take this into consideration when they hear the word “nurse”. The Associate’s Degree Nurse (ADN) and the Bachelor’s Degree Nurse (BSN) both take the same exam for licensure. Entry level nursing positions from both programs typically start
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began my nursing career at the age of 16, as a certified nursing assistant in Calvert City, KY. At this young age, I decided to dedicate my life to helping others in their medical time of need. To date, I have been a practicing registered nurse for ten years, working in both acute and critical care settings. I am now anticipating taking the next step towards my short-term goal of becoming an advanced practice nurse. I plan to achieve my short-term goal by earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice
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