What are the future directions for nursing practice?
The future directions for nursing practice include a greater focus on personalized medicine, the continued integration of technology, and the expansion of advanced practice roles. Personalized medicine involves tailoring healthcare to individual patients based on their genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. The integration of technology will continue to enhance patient care through innovations such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. Advanced practice roles, such as nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists, will play an increasingly important role in addressing healthcare needs.