Nursing in the Future The important role of nurses in the society cannot be underestimated. In fact, Institute of Medicine (IOM) (2010) reported that nurses make the largest health care workforce in the country. From private homes, school, business offices, clinics to both private and public organizations, their presence and service are always needed and appreciated. To keep the practice relevant to the public needs, nurses must continue to update their skills and knowledge. Consequently, initiatives were introduced to transform nursing into more leadership and independent roles. In response, nurses need to continue their education and keep a good outlook of the nursing future.
Continuing Education In majority of the states, nurses are …show more content…
Looking at the patient population, as detailed in IOM (2010), nurses are challenged with a number of aging baby boomers with chronic health issues such as diabetes, COPD, heart diseases, and obesity. Thus, it will be beneficial for a nurse to understand the generation, health trends, and current community resources and funding available in dealing with these patients. Moreover, IOM (2010) also explained that the migration of refugees set a different task for nurses in dealing with different cultures and strange illnesses. Hence, nurses must be aware of the proper approach to different cultures and latest treatment on unknown illnesses encountered. Also, advances in technology avail information to many patients who may interpret information contrary to current medicine. Therefore, nurses must be a reliable and educated teacher and leader to qualify for today’s nursing practice. BSN program prepares nurses to be well-versed in health policy and financing, leadership, community health, quality improvements, and systems thinking (IOM, 2010).
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Currently, many hospitals have recognized nurses as potential leaders and offered financial support to extend their education according to AACN (2013). Since majority of the aging, seasoned nurses are not BSN, the prospect of pursuing education in their near retirement period may not be an appealing …show more content…
To meet the high standard, nurses need to advance in their education as BSN for bedside nurses and up to doctorate degree to leaders and advanced practitioners. Combined efforts of the government, hospital and business organizations, physicians, and insurance agencies should be present to support nurses in the leadership roles and advancing in their education. Nurses must be open-minded to tackle the challenge and if feasible, pursue the advanced education to promote the nursing
Continuing Education In majority of the states, nurses are …show more content…
Looking at the patient population, as detailed in IOM (2010), nurses are challenged with a number of aging baby boomers with chronic health issues such as diabetes, COPD, heart diseases, and obesity. Thus, it will be beneficial for a nurse to understand the generation, health trends, and current community resources and funding available in dealing with these patients. Moreover, IOM (2010) also explained that the migration of refugees set a different task for nurses in dealing with different cultures and strange illnesses. Hence, nurses must be aware of the proper approach to different cultures and latest treatment on unknown illnesses encountered. Also, advances in technology avail information to many patients who may interpret information contrary to current medicine. Therefore, nurses must be a reliable and educated teacher and leader to qualify for today’s nursing practice. BSN program prepares nurses to be well-versed in health policy and financing, leadership, community health, quality improvements, and systems thinking (IOM, 2010).
Response
Currently, many hospitals have recognized nurses as potential leaders and offered financial support to extend their education according to AACN (2013). Since majority of the aging, seasoned nurses are not BSN, the prospect of pursuing education in their near retirement period may not be an appealing …show more content…
To meet the high standard, nurses need to advance in their education as BSN for bedside nurses and up to doctorate degree to leaders and advanced practitioners. Combined efforts of the government, hospital and business organizations, physicians, and insurance agencies should be present to support nurses in the leadership roles and advancing in their education. Nurses must be open-minded to tackle the challenge and if feasible, pursue the advanced education to promote the nursing