Homework: Professional Dynamics
Review the Institute of Medicine's 2010 report "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health." Write a 750 to 1,000 words paper discussing the influence of the IOM report on nursing practice. Include the following:
a) Summarize the four messages outlined in the IOM report and explain why these are significant to nursing practice.
b) Discuss the direct influence the IOM report has on nursing education and nursing leadership. Describe the benefits and opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses.
c) Explain why it is important that a nurse's role and education evolve to meet the needs of an aging and increasingly diverse population.
d) 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.
e) Discuss how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an evolving health care system.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.