In developing curricula that will address needs based on forecasts for the future, nursing educators need to contemplate (select all that apply):
a. Prevention strategies.
b. Leadership skills and knowledge.
c. Violence de-escalation strategies.
d. Strategies for job security.
ANS: A, B, C
Future forecasts suggest that health factors such as obesity that are implicated in the development of chronic disorders will increase, as will chronic disease. Leadership skills have been identified as a key competence for nurses of tomorrow, and competence with technology will be needed as technology continues to revolutionize health care. Rather than emphasizing job security, nurses will need to be prepared to be in an environment with many options and episodic employment.
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