Over the last two decades a number of organizations issued reports identifying changes needed in nursing education to prepare nurses for practice in the twenty-first century
Which of the following suggestions were included in these reports? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Recruitment of students and faculty to reflect the multicultural nature of society
b.
More focus on knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill individuals
c.
Increased informatics training to improve access to information
d.
Limiting discussion of the quality improvement measures in the health care system
e.
Curricula emphasizing interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
ANS: A, C, E
Correct
The changes "recruitment of students and faculty to reflect the multicultural nature of society," "increased informatics training to improve access to information" and "curricula emphasizing interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration" were made in several nursing reports and in the 2003 Institute of Medicine report.
Incorrect
The reports stated that there should be increased focus on chronic illness and that a quality improvement process of the health care system must be included in the education of health care providers.
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