Importance of Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing for Career Growth

Running head- NURSING ASSIGNMENT
NURSING ASSIGNMENT
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1NURSING ASSIGNMENT
Answer 1
According to IOM Future of nursing recommendation 4, population of nurses having
baccalaureate degree should increase to 80% by 2020 (Altman et al., 2019). As I am currently
a registered nurse having associate degree in nursing and in addition also pursuing my
bachelor’s degree in nursing to enhance my skill in this field. Hence by 2020, I will complete
my bachelor’s degree in nursing and will able to fit into the recommendation 4 of IOM future
of nursing.
Answer 2
According to IOM Future of nursing recommendation 5, the number of nursing staff
possessing a Ph.D. should be double by 2020 (Altman et al., 2019). If I have to fit into the
recommendation 5 of IOM, I have to get a doctorate by 2020 which is not possible. I am at
present doing baccalaureate’s degree in nursing which will be completed by 2020 and after
that to get a doctorate some more time will be required. Hence I do not fit into the
recommendation 5 of IOM Future of Nursing as I will not be able to get my doctorate by
2020, but I have future plans to get a doctorate afterwards.
Answer 3
According to IOM Future of nursing recommendation 5, all nurse should engross in
lifelong learning (Altman et al., 2019). As I am already a registered nurse with associate
degree and also pursuing bachelor’s degree in nursing, it will increase my knowledge in the
respective field. Apart from the degree, practical experience of the work also contributes in
gathering knowledge and enhances learning. I will work day in and day out with my patients
and colleagues from interdisciplinary healthcare team for gaining more knowledge.