The Future of Nursing: Imperative for Connecticut Lisa J. Sundean, RN, MSN, MHA, Jonas Scholar Connecticut Nursing Collaborative-Action Coalition June 11, 2015
Background The Future of Nursing; Leading Change, Advancing Health (IOM, 2010) The Center to Champion Nursing in America Connecticut (RWJF & AARP) Connecticut Nursing Collaborative- Action Coalition
Key Messages Nurses must: 1. practice to the fullest extent of their education. 2. improve nursing education & engage in lifelong learning. 3. engage as equal partners to improve healthcare. 4. improve workforce planning through data infrastructure.
CNC-AC Roles With strategic partners and alliances, CNC-AC is a convener and facilitator to influence broadly on issues, initiatives, and activities to improve health and healthcare in Connecticut through nursing.
CNC-AC Accomplishments Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies© Gap Analysis & RN-BSN Programs State CCs/University Core Curriculum CT Nursing Workforce Data Mandatory E-Licensure MDS Implementation Convened Diversity Committee April 2015 Summit Recognitions Multiple Presentations Representation at Conferences
CT Nursing Workforce Data Connecticut Nursing Workforce Data: Why Should YOU Care?
Goals Expansion of Education Goals Data Management Diversity Focus Population Health What’s old is new again
Population Health Goal Develop an online Population Health learning program Address the concepts of Population Health Prepare incumbent nurses to address health/healthcare through the Population Health paradigm POPULATION HEALTH: THE NEXUS OF HEALTH, HEALTHCARE & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Your Role Wherever there are people, nurses have the opportunity to influence through critical knowledge, skills & expertise. How will you contribute to the Future of Nursing?
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