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1. As a nurse with an associate’s degree it may seem that options in the job market are limited, but I don’t feel that is true. I have seen nurses become managers with an associate’s degree and other leadership roles like charge nurse and precepting new nurses. One would say my options are limited because of my educational level but I also don’t have the desire to be in leadership 2. I am only interested in pursuing my Bachelor’s degree (BSN), at first, I was only doing it because my job said we needed to have it, now that I have started classes, I have enjoyed what I am learning. I am content and more interested in getting certifications in my specialty like CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) and completing CEU’s (continuing education modules for credit).
The IOM published report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” makes recommendations for lifelong learning and achieving higher levels of education.
In 900-1,250 words, examine the importance of nursing education and discuss your overall educational goals.
Include the following:
1. Discuss your options in the job market based on your educational level.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Discuss the relationship of continuing nursing education to competency, attitudes, knowledge, and the ANA Scope and Standards for Practice and Code of Ethics.
5. 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.