1. Refection: The IOM published report
Refection: The IOM published reportRefection: The IOM published reportThe IOM published
report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” makes recommendations
for lifelong learning and achieving higher levels of education.In 1,000-1,250 words, examine
the importance of nursing education and discuss your overall educational goals.Include the
following:Discuss your options in the job market based on your educational level.Review
the IOM Future of Nursing Recommendations for achieving higher levels of education.
Describe what professional certification and advanced degrees (MSN, DNP, etc.) you want to
pursue and explain your reasons for wanting to attain the education. Discuss your timeline
for accomplishing these goals.Discuss how increasing your level of education would affect
how your competitiveness in the current job market and your role in the future of
nursing.Discuss the relationship of continuing nursing education to competency, attitudes,
knowledge, and the ANA Scope and Standards for Practice and Code of Ethics.Discuss
whether continuing nursing education should be mandatory. Provide support for your
response.You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this
assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the
assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.Prepare this assignment according to
the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful
completion.You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to
the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.ORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED,
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