The Future Of Nursing Leading Change Advancing Health Discussion
Review the Institute of Medicine’s 2010 report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Write a 750-1,000 word paper discussing the influence of the IOM report on nursing practice. Include the following:
- Summarize the four messages outlined in the IOM report and explain why these are significant to nursing practice.
- Discuss the direct influence the IOM report has on nursing education and nursing leadership. Describe the benefits and opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses.
- Explain why it is important that a nurse’s role and education evolve to meet the needs of an aging and increasingly diverse population.
- Discuss the significance of professional development, or lifelong learning, and its relevance in caring for diverse populations across the lifespan and within the health-illness continuum.
- Discuss how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an evolving health care system.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Professional Development of Nursing Professionals – Rubric
IOM Summary of Four Messages and Significance to Nursing Practice
40 points
Criteria Description
IOM Summary of Four Messages and Significance to Nursing Practice
5. Excellent
40 points
Summary of the four messages outlined in the IOM report is clearly presented. A detailed explanation of why these are significant to nursing practice is presented. A strong understanding of the IOM report and its influence on nursing practice is demonstrated.
4. Good
35.6 points
Summary of the four messages outlined in the IOM report is presented. Explanation of why these are significant to nursing practice is presented. Minor detail is needed for clarity.
3. Satisfactory
31.6 points
Summary of the four messages outlined in the IOM report is presented. Explanation of why these are significant to nursing practice is generally presented. There are some inaccuracies. Some information or rationale is needed to fully support summary.
2. Less than Satisfactory
30 points
Summary of the four messages outlined in the IOM report is partially presented. Explanation of why these are significant to nursing practice is incomplete. There are significant inaccuracies.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Summary of the four messages outlined in the IOM report and explanation of why these are significant to nursing practice is omitted.
Influence of IOM on Education, Leadership, Benefits and Opportunities for BSN-Prepared Nurses
40 points
Criteria Description
Influence of IOM on Education, Leadership, Benefits and Opportunities for BSN-Prepared Nurses
5. Excellent
40 points
The direct influence of the IOM report on nursing education and nursing leadership is thoroughly discussed. The benefits and opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses resulting from the IOM report are described in detail. Overall, an in-depth understanding of the IOM report and its influence on nursing is demonstrated.
4. Good
35.6 points
The direct influence of the IOM report on nursing education and nursing leadership is discussed. The benefits and opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses resulting from the IOM report are described. Overall, an understanding of the IOM report and its influence on nursing is demonstrated.
3. Satisfactory
31.6 points
The direct influence of the IOM report on nursing education and nursing leadership is summarized. Some benefits and opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses resulting from the IOM report are generally described. Overall, a general understanding of the IOM report and its influence on nursing is demonstrated.
2. Less than Satisfactory
30 points
The direct influence of the IOM report on nursing education and nursing leadership is partially presented. Some benefits and opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses resulting from the IOM report are summarized. There are inaccuracies.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The direct influence of the IOM report on nursing education, nursing leadership, and the benefits and opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses is not discussed.
Education and Role of the Nurse to Meet the Needs of an Aging and Diverse Population
40 points
Criteria Description
Importance of the Evolution of the Education and Role of the Nurse to Meet the Needs of an Aging and Diverse Population
5. Excellent
40 points
A thorough explanation the importance of the evolution of the education and role of the nurse to meet the needs of an aging and diverse population is presented. The explanation demonstrates a clear understanding of the role of the nurse in meeting the needs of an aging and diverse population.
4. Good
35.6 points
An explanation of the importance of the evolution of the education and role of the nurse to meet the needs of an aging and diverse population is presented. Some detail is needed for clarity.
3. Satisfactory
31.6 points
A summary of the importance of the evolution of the education and role of the nurse to meet the needs of an aging and diverse population is presented. Some information is needed to fully support explanation.
2. Less than Satisfactory
30 points
A partial explanation the importance of the evolution of the education and role of the nurse to meet the needs of an aging and diverse population is presented. There major are inaccuracies.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The importance of the evolution of the education and role of the nurse to meet the needs of an aging and diverse population is not presented.
Significance of Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, in Relation to Diverse Populations
40 points
Criteria Description
Significance of Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, in Relation to Diverse Populations Across the Life Span and Health-Illness Continuum
5. Excellent
40 points
The significance of professional development, or lifelong learning, and its relevance in caring for diverse populations across the life span and within the health-illness continuum is discussed in detail. The relevance of professional development in caring for diverse populations across the life span and within the health-illness continuum is demonstrated.
4. Good
35.6 points
The significance of professional development, or lifelong learning, and its relevance in caring for diverse populations across the life span and within the health-illness continuum is discussed. Some detail is needed for clarity.
3. Satisfactory
31.6 points
The significance of professional development, or lifelong learning, and its relevance in caring for diverse populations across the life span and within the health-illness continuum is summarized. Some rationale or evidence is needed for support.
2. Less than Satisfactory
30 points
The significance of professional development, or lifelong learning, and its relevance in caring for diverse populations across the life span and within the health-illness continuum is incomplete. There are major inaccuracies
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The significance of professional development, or lifelong learning, and its relevance in caring for diverse populations across the life span and within the health-illness continuum is not discussed.
Effectiveness of Nurses Managing Patient Care Within an Evolving Health Care System
40 points
Criteria Description
Effectiveness of Nurses Managing Patient Care Within an Evolving Health Care System
5. Excellent
40 points
A through discussion of how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an evolving health care system is presented. The discussion offers compelling rationale and demonstrates insight into managing patient care within contemporary health care.
4. Good
35.6 points
A discussion of how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an evolving health care system is presented. Minor detail or rationale is needed.
3. Satisfactory
31.6 points
A general discussion of how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an evolving health care system is presented. Some rationale or evidence is needed for support.
2. Less than Satisfactory
30 points
A partial discussion of how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an evolving health care system is presented. There are major inaccuracies.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an evolving health care system is omitted.
Thesis Development and Purpose
12.5 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
12.5 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good
11.13 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory
9.88 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less than Satisfactory
9.38 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Argument Logic and Construction
12.5 points
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
5. Excellent
12.5 points
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good
11.13 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory
9.88 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
2. Less than Satisfactory
9.38 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
12.5 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
12.5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
11.13 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
3. Satisfactory
9.88 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
2. Less than Satisfactory
9.38 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent
5 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good
4.45 points
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory
3.95 points
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2. Less than Satisfactory
3.75 points
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Documentation of Sources
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
7.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
6.68 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
5.93 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less than Satisfactory
5.63 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
