Professional Development of Nursing Professionals

Professional Development of Nursing Professionals

T4 Professional Development of Nursing Professionals

*Review the National Academy of Medicine’s 2021 report, “The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity,” in the Resources section. *

Write a paper discussing the influence of the report on nursing practice. Include the following:

1. Review the recommendations of The National Academy of Medicine 2021 report and explain why health equity is significant in this report.  
2. Define social determinants of health. Discuss one of the determinants and how this impacts health equity.
3. Describe nurses’ role in improving health equity and impacting social needs.
4. Discuss the significance of self-care to decrease nursing burnout. What self-care and evidence-based strategies are available for nurses to maintain personal and spiritual health?

• You are required to cite a minimum of four 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 citation
• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric before beginning the assignment to familiarize yourself with the expectations for successful completion. 

• The Significance of Health Equity in the National Academy of Medicine 2021 Report

55 points

• Social Determinants of Health

40 points

• Role of the Nurse in Improving Health Equity and Impacting Social Needs

40 points

• Significance of Self-Care for Nursing Burnout and Strategies for Personal and Spiritual Health

40 points

• Thesis, Position, or Purpose

17.5 points

• Development, Structure, and Conclusion

17.5 points

• Evidence

15 points

• Mechanics of Writing

15 points

• Format/Documentation

10 points

Total 250points