August 9th 2014
The Impact of the 2010 IOM Report on the Future of Nursing
When considering the impact on nursing due to the report on The Future of Nursing (IOM report, 2010), the need for increased nursing education becomes even more relevant. The nursing profession constitutes the largest segment of the medical field. Thus, nursing will undoubtedly have a vital role in the development of the medical field. However, according to the IOM report, “A number of barriers prevent nurses from being able to respond effectively to rapidly changing healthcare setting and the evolving health care system” (IOM report, 2010). …show more content…
The IOM report also suggests that the care a nurse provides in today’s world, as well as in the future, involves complex critical decisions and care for seriously ill patients. These increased demands along with innovative technology used for patient care only increase the level of education, training, and requirements for a nurse. Furthermore, the education will help nurse’s be better, “equipped them with competencies to be able to take part in information of health policies, financing decisions, leadership, and quality improvement (IOM report 2010). The increasing number of baccalaureate prepared nurses will translate into increased numbers of MSN’s, and doctorates prepared nurses. These nurses will fill the ever-growing demand for providers and researchers across the profession. To answer the call of the IOM, the AACN is developing a new position called the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL). The CNL will be a master’s degree level nurse and will, “oversee the care, coordination for patients, assess risks, develop quality improvement strategies, facilitate interprofessional communication, and implement evidence-based solutions at the point of care” (AACN, …show more content…
The IOM report states the, “nursing leader must be able to translate new research findings to the practice environment and into nursing education and from nursing education into practice and policy” (IOM report, 2010). A leader must possess the ability to collaborate and work in full partnership with physicians as well as other members of the healthcare profession. A leader must ensure involvement with committees and boards where policies and decisions are made. Thus, providing nurses a voice in the decision-making process of improving healthcare