Role of the nurse in meeting the healthcare needs

Analyze the role of the nurse in meeting the healthcare needs of the population in the 21st century.

Critique the current model of nursing education in the United States and recommend changes to address the needs of the profession and health care consumers.

Describe the current and predicted nursing shortage and discuss factors that contribute to the problem. Develop a plan to implement a change in nursing practice in a clinical setting and assess the impact of the change for stakeholders. Explain changes in the US health care delivery system and how the impact of these changes in reimbursement, technology, the complexity of care and diversity of the population impact the nursing profession.