The Future of Nursing: A paradigm shifting moment

Running Head: FUTURE OF NURSING
Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

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In the field of nursing, several prospects are open for students who are into the education
of nursing. Certain degrees and courses are specially designed for specific jobs in the area of
medical practice. The education level I have reached allows me to be a practicing nurse, and in a
few months, I can enroll in being a registered nurse. The job market has a positive approach for
me right now, but after achieving more level of education, I can apply in other healthcare sectors
that specializes in doctorate level of nursing such as MSN and DNP. As a nurse, it is easy for me
to be appointed a nurse, and after a few years, I can be promoted as a director of nursing if my
peers like my performance and efficiency. Nurses who can take a risk in their professional life
can achieve more and success and satisfaction, which will be a progressive factor during the
process of job search. Nurses have various fields such as mental health, emergency ward,
geriatrics, pediatric, intensive care unit, obstetricians, surgical ward, and diagnostic laboratories
(Nesje, 2015). The specialization I have done is mental health, which will give me a better
prospect in the area of the psychiatric field. It will give me exposure in the field of psychology
through the help of several patients who will be diagnosed with their mental instability
conditions. I can also work under experienced neurological doctors and psychiatrists, who will
show me how to treat critical patients.
The healthcare system of the United States has the demand for highly experienced and
nurses who are aware of the new advances and previous nursing literature that can improve their
practice and increase the positive patient outcome, including quality of patient safety and care.
These improvements are required by them even before they receive their license. This is the
reason the nursing education system should be developed and attained by all the nurses who are
doing their bachelorette because it will guarantee a systematic approach and a better critical
reflection in their field of practice. I want to achieve more knowledge and experience in my

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profession, and it is only possible if I get more educated and go for higher studies. I am planning
to do a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) as it is one of the degrees in nursing, which
provides a doctorate after completing my Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN). It will take me a
notch higher because the curriculum has evidence-based practice, leadership systems, and quality
improvement. It is similar to a master’s degree because it is done after graduation, and it needs
specialization. One of the practice opportunities in this doctorate is a Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), which is related to my interest and curriculum (Paplham & Austin-
Ketch, 2015). This will help me in developing my choice of the field because the curriculum
design is informative and practical, which is required in the medical field. The American
Association of Colleges of Nursing recommends transitioning from MSN to DNP because it will
mold a nurse towards the advances and development in the healthcare sector. The emerging
health needs due to the issues in the environment needs more experienced and trained medical
professionals. This will be achieved if nurses involve themselves in achieving more education,
such as Masters and Doctorate in Nursing.
Due to new nursing programs and advances in the field of nursing, various students are
planning to enter the profession of medical professionals such as nursing. This means that the
competitiveness is increasing in the academic and professional scenario, which needs to be
looked upon to prosper in this field. Every profession requires fresh candidates to elevate the
standard of admissions and eliminations. In the same manner, I need to groom and build myself
to such an extent that I can stand strong in this competitive job situation. My degree of MSN and
DNP will increase my value and academic progress due to which it will be easier for me to gain
access to better job opportunities. As the US healthcare system demands trained and advanced
nursing professionals, it will be a great opportunity for me to approach the best healthcare