Examine the impact of the IOM Report: The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health on the nursing profession.

Examine the impact of the IOM Report: The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health on the nursing profession.

Hypothesize how the 21st century nursing shortage will affect our nation.

#1) What is the impact to the nursing profession and to the public related to the projected nursing shortage? Discuss at least one way that the nursing profession is working toward a resolution of this problem.

#2) What is the role of health care reform in shifting the focus from a disease-oriented health care system toward one of wellness and prevention, and how does nursing fit into this shift?

Please include in-text citations, references must be within the last 5 – 7 years.

Read “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” located on the Future of Nursing website.

URL: http://iom.nationalacademies.org/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2010/The-Future-of-Nursing/Future%20of%20Nursing%202010%20Report%20Brief.pdf