IOM Report
2010 IOM REPORT: IMPACT ON NURSING
Cheralee C. Seekatz
Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics
6/2/2014
Abstract
In 2010 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) generated a report making recommendations that outline progressive planning for the future of nursing. The Institute has responded to barriers and offers solutions to the rapidly changing healthcare model in light of the affordable care act (The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health, 2011). This paper will consider the impact of the IOM on nursing education, nursing practice and the nurse’s role as a leader. It will examine, what I believe to be positive changes that could be implemented in my practice to meet the goals of the IOM report. IOM REPORT ON EDUCATION Healthcare is rapidly changing, and with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the healthcare establishment expects a great influx of customers due to the new insurance coverage of approximately 32 million people. Medical education career paths have shifted to show a decrease in medical students and an increase in Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. This falls well in line with the IOM’s goals to meet newly increased demand. Also outlined in their goals is to increase the education levels of nurses all across the board up to and including increasing the number of nurses who hold a doctorate degree. The IOM suggests that by implementing more tuition reimbursement, scholarships and loan forgiveness programs, this can be achieved (The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health, 2011).
The IOM also calls for an increase in higher level learning facilities and supporting teaching staff to maintain them. While I agree with the reports vision to make education steps seamless and more available, the retention in nursing must be addressed as
Cheralee C. Seekatz
Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics
6/2/2014
Abstract
In 2010 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) generated a report making recommendations that outline progressive planning for the future of nursing. The Institute has responded to barriers and offers solutions to the rapidly changing healthcare model in light of the affordable care act (The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health, 2011). This paper will consider the impact of the IOM on nursing education, nursing practice and the nurse’s role as a leader. It will examine, what I believe to be positive changes that could be implemented in my practice to meet the goals of the IOM report. IOM REPORT ON EDUCATION Healthcare is rapidly changing, and with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the healthcare establishment expects a great influx of customers due to the new insurance coverage of approximately 32 million people. Medical education career paths have shifted to show a decrease in medical students and an increase in Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. This falls well in line with the IOM’s goals to meet newly increased demand. Also outlined in their goals is to increase the education levels of nurses all across the board up to and including increasing the number of nurses who hold a doctorate degree. The IOM suggests that by implementing more tuition reimbursement, scholarships and loan forgiveness programs, this can be achieved (The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health, 2011).
The IOM also calls for an increase in higher level learning facilities and supporting teaching staff to maintain them. While I agree with the reports vision to make education steps seamless and more available, the retention in nursing must be addressed as
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