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Discuss some of the data that you found interesting; include what you believe the purpose (intent) of ANA sharing these results.

Samples and Data Collection

Access the following information. You may read the PDF online or download it.

American Nurses Association. (2014). Fast facts: The nursing workforce 2014: Growth, salaries, education, demographics & trends (Links to an external site.).

Review the data presented in the ANA Fast Facts and describe some of the key attributes/characteristics of this sample of the nursing workforce.

Discuss some of the data that you found interesting; include what you believe the purpose (intent) of ANA sharing these results.

The instruments and tools that we use to collect data need to be reliable and valid. Define these terms and explain the importance of each. Share one way that can be used to collect data that you were not aware of or familiar with.

Describe what professional certification and advanced degrees (MSN, DNP, etc.) you want to pursue and explain your reasons for wanting to attain the education. Discuss your timeline for accomplishing these goals.

C9 Topic 3 Professional Development in Nursing

The IOM published report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” makes recommendations for lifelong learning and achieving higher levels of education.

In 1,000-1,250 words, examine the importance of nursing education and discuss your overall educational goals.
Include the following:

1. Discuss your options in the job market based on your educational level.

2. Review the IOM Future of Nursing Recommendations for achieving higher levels of education. Describe what professional certification and advanced degrees (MSN, DNP, etc.) you want to pursue and explain your reasons for wanting to attain the education. Discuss your timeline for accomplishing these goals.

3. Discuss how increasing your level of education would affect how your competitiveness in the current job market and your role in the future of nursing.

4. Discuss the relationship of continuing nursing education to competency, attitudes, knowledge, and the ANA Scope and Standards for Practice and Code of Ethics.

5. Discuss whether continuing nursing education should be mandatory. Provide support for your response.

You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

What are some economic reasons for the current expanding nursing workforce? What are four uncertainties that threaten the nursing workforce? How does the ACA affect the nursing workforce according to this article?

The focus of this module’s discussion is to explore policy that relates to nursing workforce. You will think in depth about staffing, technology, and other factors that are and can be regulated through policy that impact nursing workforce.

Discussion Board Items:

In your assigned readings for this module, it is not clear whether the California staffing regulations have improved patient outcomes.

Studies do show that nurse satisfaction has improved and nurses perceive they are providing better care. Is improving nurse satisfaction a sufficient reason to establish regulation as done in California? Why or Why not?

The American Nurses Association has made a stand on staffing regulations for registered nurses. What is their stance? Name two reasons that the ANA present to support their position.

What are your thoughts on the ANA position?
Several studies have suggested that hospitals responded to staffing regulations by reducing staffing of non-RN personnel.

What might be the benefits AND the consequences of reducing non-RN staffing?
Are you in favor of federal regulation for staffing levels? Provide a rationale.

How can nurses inform and influence the development of health policy related to information technology?

How does the use of information technology in health care affect reimbursement in nursing?

According to Auerbach et al. (2013) the foundation of the US healthcare delivery system is the workforce of Registered Nurses.

What are some economic reasons for the current expanding nursing workforce? What are four uncertainties that threaten the nursing workforce? How does the ACA affect the nursing workforce according to this article?

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Choose one local, state, or national nursing organization other than American Nurses Association (ANA) that has an interest in policy development and advocacy.

Nursing Organizations in Policy Development and Advocacy

Description

Many professional nursing organizations engage in the development of health policy. Nurses should participate in health and nursing policy issues through membership in one or more of these organizations.

Choose one local, state, or national nursing organization other than American Nurses Association (ANA) that has an interest in policy development and advocacy. Include the following criteria in the post:

Organizational status (national / date)

Vision/mission

Organization’s mandates or objectives/goals

Policy products (briefs, positions statements, White Papers, social media)