What was the impact of the IOM's 2010 report "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health"?
The 2010 IOM report, "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health," had a significant impact on the nursing profession. The report highlighted the need for nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and training, achieve higher levels of education, and be full partners with physicians and other healthcare professionals in redesigning healthcare in the United States. Key recommendations included:
- Removing barriers to practice and care - Increasing the proportion of nurses with a bachelor's degree to 80% by 2020 - Doubling the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020 - Ensuring that nurses engage in lifelong learning
