Nursing: Today and Beyond

Write a 1500-2000 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be three main sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least five (5) sources using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the Signature Assignment rubric criteria for this assignment.

• Describe      at least three challenges nurses face today in care delivery. These can be      ethical, legal, financial, or social. Provide at least one way to      successfully overcome each challenge.
• In the      Institute of Medicine’s 2010 Future of Nursing report, the committee      developed four key messages. Choose one message, explain the message in      detail, and why it is important to the nursing profession.
• Explain      each of the Institute of Medicine’s five core competencies and describe      ways in which nursing practice can meet each of these. Identify at least      one obstacle for each and explain in detail how it can be overcome.

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 1500 to 2000 words in length; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of five (5) outside scholarly sources are required for this assignment.