IOM Report Nursing
Impact of the Institute of Medicine Report on Nursing
Michelle Davis
Grand Canyon University
Professional Dynamics
NRS-430V
Kristine Roberts
August 23, 2013
Impact of the Institute of Medicine Report on Nursing
The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the largest healthcare transformation since the development of the Medicare and Medicaid programs in 1965. One of the big issues is how the health care system will care for the additional 32 million people that will have access to health care under this legislation. The Nursing profession is the largest group of the nation’s healthcare workforce and can play a vital role in meeting the demands of our evolving healthcare system (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation [RWJF], 2011). In response to …show more content…
With the increased complexity of patients in the hospital setting, the need to care for patients in diverse situations particularly in the community and public health care settings, and the demand for nursing to step into more leadership roles, advancing education is critical in order to fulfill the health care requirements of the American public (Institute of Medicine [IOM], 2010). In addition, BSN prepared nurses are qualified to continue on to advanced practice positions which are needed to meet the increased demand for primary care. The IOM (2010) also recommends a change from a curriculum that is historically focused on preparing students for the acute care setting to one that also includes competencies in leadership, health policy, research and evidence based practice, team work, community and public health, and collaboration with other health care professionals to coordinate patient care. The IOM (2010) report recommends a doubling of doctorate prepared nurses by 2020 which will be needed to teach future generations and to prepare nurses to participate in research that can improve nursing practice. The importance and value of interprofessional education has also been stressed as it will increase respect and collaboration within the different disciplines which will foster safer, more effective care …show more content…
In order to meet these demands, advances in the education level of the nursing work force as well as in nursing curriculum are needed. Changing outdated regulations and restrictions on nursing practice that will permit nurses to practice to the full extent of their training and education will be critical in meeting the shortage of primary care providers. Nursing leadership roles are also expanding and are important in working collaboratively with other health care professionals to deliver cost effective, high quality care. The window is now open for nurses to take active roles in the reformation of healthcare and the nursing
Michelle Davis
Grand Canyon University
Professional Dynamics
NRS-430V
Kristine Roberts
August 23, 2013
Impact of the Institute of Medicine Report on Nursing
The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the largest healthcare transformation since the development of the Medicare and Medicaid programs in 1965. One of the big issues is how the health care system will care for the additional 32 million people that will have access to health care under this legislation. The Nursing profession is the largest group of the nation’s healthcare workforce and can play a vital role in meeting the demands of our evolving healthcare system (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation [RWJF], 2011). In response to …show more content…
With the increased complexity of patients in the hospital setting, the need to care for patients in diverse situations particularly in the community and public health care settings, and the demand for nursing to step into more leadership roles, advancing education is critical in order to fulfill the health care requirements of the American public (Institute of Medicine [IOM], 2010). In addition, BSN prepared nurses are qualified to continue on to advanced practice positions which are needed to meet the increased demand for primary care. The IOM (2010) also recommends a change from a curriculum that is historically focused on preparing students for the acute care setting to one that also includes competencies in leadership, health policy, research and evidence based practice, team work, community and public health, and collaboration with other health care professionals to coordinate patient care. The IOM (2010) report recommends a doubling of doctorate prepared nurses by 2020 which will be needed to teach future generations and to prepare nurses to participate in research that can improve nursing practice. The importance and value of interprofessional education has also been stressed as it will increase respect and collaboration within the different disciplines which will foster safer, more effective care …show more content…
In order to meet these demands, advances in the education level of the nursing work force as well as in nursing curriculum are needed. Changing outdated regulations and restrictions on nursing practice that will permit nurses to practice to the full extent of their training and education will be critical in meeting the shortage of primary care providers. Nursing leadership roles are also expanding and are important in working collaboratively with other health care professionals to deliver cost effective, high quality care. The window is now open for nurses to take active roles in the reformation of healthcare and the nursing