The Institute of Medicine (IOM) proposes that, in order for the healthcare sector to accommodate the

increased demand for quality and inexpensive treatment, the nursing education framework be

redefined and modified to align with changing healthcare practices. Strengthening the nursing faculty

and improving the capacity of the existing nursing schools are two of the proposals for nursing practice

to boost effectiveness. Furthermore, there is a need to redefine the nursing educational curriculum in

order to broaden the scope of training and guarantee that nurses students who graduate with a BSN are

well prepared in the integrating technology, research methodologies, statistical data collection and

analysis, and most importantly, they are well prepared to provide patient education and underline the

current position of the nursing field. As per the Affordable Care Act, nurses are not only expected to

provide interventional steps in relation to the treatment and patient care, but they should also prioritize

preventative measures in their healthcare. It is critical that nurse education providers assist student

nurses in sharpening their communication abilities and instilling certain pedagogical abilities in order to

enable them disseminate the message of health promotion initiatives as a means of enhancing

healthcare and boosting quality of life (Cleveland et al., 2019). I agree with the IOM on the changing role

of professional nursing practice. The suggestions lift the constraints on the APRN's area of work,

allowing them to practice to the full potential of their training and education (Salmond & Echevarria,

2017).

References

Cleveland, K.A., Motter, T., Smith, Y., (May 31, 2019) "Affordable Care: Harnessing the Power of

Nurses" OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 24, No. 2, Manuscript 2.

https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol24No02Man02

Salmond, S. W., & Echevarria, M. (2017). Healthcare Transformation and Changing Roles for

Nursing. Orthopedic nursing, 36(1), 12–25. https://doi.org/10.1097/NOR.0000000000000308