Review the Institute of Medicine’s 2010 report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Write a 750?1,000 word paper discussing the influence of the IOM report on nursing practice. Include the following:

1. Summarize the four messages outlined in the IOM report and explain      why these are significant to nursing practice.
2. Discuss the direct influence the IOM report has on nursing education      and nursing leadership. Describe the benefits and opportunities for BSN?prepared nurses.
3. Explain why it is important that a nurse’s role and education evolve      to meet the needs of an aging and increasingly diverse population.
4. Discuss the significance of professional development, or lifelong      learning, and its relevance in caring for diverse populations across the      life span and within the health?illness      continuum.
5. Discuss how nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care      within an evolving health care system.

You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be appropriate for the assignment and relevant to nursing practice.  

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Topic: Professional Association Membership

Assessment Description

Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area, or a specialty area in which you are interested. In a 750?1,000 word paper, provide a detailed overview the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following:

1. Describe the organization and its significance to nurses in the      specialty area. Include its purpose, mission, and vision. Describe the      overall benefits, or “perks,” of being a member.
2. Explain why it is important for a nurse in this specialty field to      network. Discuss how this organization creates networking opportunities      for nurses.
3. Discuss how the organization keeps its members informed of health      care changes and changes to practice that affect the specialty area.
4. Discuss opportunities for continuing education and      professional development.