Running head: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IOM FUTURE OF NURSING REPORT
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Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IOM FUTURE OF NURSING REPORT
You will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee
Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led
to the IOM report, "Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health."
Identify the importance of the IOM "Future of Nursing" report related to nursing
practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development. What is the role
of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of
Nursing: Campaign for Action?
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing
and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) research that led to the IOM report, "Future of
Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health" was a landmark study that had significant
implications for nursing practice, education, and workforce development. The report was
released in 2010 and aimed to provide a roadmap for transforming the nursing
profession to meet the changing healthcare needs of the nation.
The importance of the IOM "Future of Nursing" report lies in the fact that it identified
several critical issues and recommendations for advancing the nursing profession.
These include:
1. Increasing the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses to 80 percent by 2020.
2. Encouraging nurses to pursue higher education, including doctoral degrees.
3. Ensuring that nurses are able to practice to the full extent of their education and
training.
4. Promoting interprofessional collaboration and teamwork.
5. Increasing diversity and cultural competence in the nursing workforce.
6. Improving data collection and workforce planning to ensure that the nursing
workforce is able to meet the changing healthcare needs of the population.
These recommendations are important because they help to address some of the
challenges facing the nursing profession. For example, increasing the number of
baccalaureate-prepared nurses can help to improve patient outcomes, as research has
shown that hospitals with a higher proportion of baccalaureate-prepared nurses have
lower mortality rates and better patient outcomes.
State-based action coalitions are a critical part of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for
Action, which was launched in response to the IOM report. The Campaign for Action is
a national initiative aimed at implementing the recommendations of the IOM report at
the state and local levels. State-based action coalitions are groups of stakeholders,
including nurses, healthcare providers, and community leaders, who work together to
advance the goals of the Campaign for Action.
The role of state-based action coalitions is to develop and implement strategies to
advance the recommendations of the IOM report in their states. This includes
advocating for changes in policy and regulation, developing new educational programs
and initiatives, and promoting interprofessional collaboration and teamwork. By working
together, state-based action coalitions can help to transform the nursing profession and
improve the quality of healthcare for all Americans.
State-based action coalitions have been successful in advancing the goals of the Future
of Nursing: Campaign for Action. They have played a critical role in implementing the
recommendations of the IOM report, and several states have made significant progress
