What the future will look like for nursing.

Last week, we looked at how close nursing is to meeting the recommendations in the Institute of Medicine's 2010 Future of Nursing report. This week, Susan Hassmiller, RN, PhD, FAAN, of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, gives her insights on the progress spurred on by the report, and what the future has in store for the profession. Find out where the focus will be in the coming decade.

Plus:

How President Trump's proposed budget affects nursing
Improving healthcare by encouraging patients to speak up about concerns
The state of population health initiatives

4 Insights on The Future of Nursing Report

RWJF's Susan Hassmiller shares her perspective on how far the nursing profession has advanced over the past 10 years and what the future holds. Find out where she thinks progress has been made.

Nurses Have Potential to Transform Healthcare System, Says RWJF Report

Nurses are in a unique position to coordinate partnerships and provide the kind of patient-centered care needed to address the health issues of the 21st century. Learn more about where nurses can contribute to improving care delivery.

AACN Strongly Opposes President's Proposed FY 2020 Budget

The AACN opposes cuts to healthcare, education, and research in Trump’s proposed budget for 2020. Get more specifics on how this could affect nursing.

Survey Says Population Health Initiatives Are Stalling

Numerof's annual report indicates some disturbing trends are emerging in industry's progress to new models of care. Financial loss, culture, and cancelation of mandatory bundled pricing programs may be to blame.

How to Encourage Hospital Patients to Speak Up About Concerns

Many hospitalized patients are reluctant to raise concerns about their care, which reduces opportunities for improvement.

Must Reads

Nurses say proposed state law limiting number of patients would save lives. Hospitals say it could cost billions of dollars they don't have.

Chicago Tribune

Florida bills would allow certain nurses to practice without physician oversight

FlaPol

Wake Forest Baptist Health names two nurses to hospital presidents roles

Triad Business Journal

Nurses shocked by Mount Carmel investigation and impact on community

ABC 6

Speaking of the future, what topics and issues would you like to see covered in upcoming articles and eNewsletters? Send your thoughts my way at jthew@healthleadersmedia.com or Tweet @jen_NurseEditor.

Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Content Specialist, Nursing