NRS 440VN (NRS440VN)

Topic 1 DQ 2 Explain how health care reform has helped shift the focus from a disease-oriented health care system to one of wellness and prevention. Discuss ways in which health care will continue this trend and explain the role of nursing in supporting and facilitating this shift. In replies to peers, provide an example of wellness and prevention initiatives your organization or specialty area has in place.

Topic 1 DQ 1 Discuss the events that have contributed (or will continue to contribute) to the nursing shortage, or that contribute to a shortage in a region or specialty. Discuss at least one way that the nursing profession is currently working toward a resolution of this problem. In replies to peers, offer different examples of how the nursing shortage has been addressed in your state, community, or specialty area.

Topic 1 DQ 1 Discuss the events that have contributed (or will continue to contribute) to the nursing shortage, or that contribute to a shortage in a region or specialty. Discuss at least one way that the nursing profession is currently working toward a resolution of this problem. In replies to peers, offer different examples of how the nursing shortage has been addressed in your state, community, or specialty area.

The Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) published a report in 2010 called“The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”The report consisted of a comprehensiveassessment of how the responsibility and roles of nurses, and education should revolutionize to meet the needs of our developing health care system. With the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), its intent was to transform health care to guarantee accessible, high-quality, and value-drive...

Reformation of the health care system is required to achieve quality and economical healthcare for patients in America. Re-modeling health care policies within the nursing profession on both the national and state level must be considered. The purpose of this essay is to discuss the creation of the IOM report in relation to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative and review the four key messages of the IOM and how they have transformed or influenced nursing. The role of state-bas...