Present a description of IOM Recommendation

Introduction

• Provide an overview of the presentation
• Introduce the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendation to increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020.

Description of IOM Recommendation

• Define the IOM recommendation
• Explain the importance of the recommendation
• Highlight the benefits of increasing the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree

Justification for the Recommendation

• Cite research that supports the IOM recommendation
• Describe how increasing the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree will improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery
• Discuss the impact on the nursing profession

Summary of Current Related Research

• Provide an overview of the concept or circumstance related to the recommendation
• Define the concept or circumstance studied in the research articles
• Identify the setting in which the research was conducted
• Describe the study findings related to the concept or circumstance
• Summarize two recent peer-reviewed research journal articles that focus on a concept or circumstance related to the recommendation

Progress in Achieving the IOM Goal

• Present the current status of progress in achieving the recommendation
• Provide data for the state and/or region
• Include graphs or tables if available for the data
• Discuss the challenges in achieving the recommendation

Innovative Programs or Initiatives

• Present at least two examples of innovative programs or initiatives that have led to progress in achieving the recommendation
• Describe the programs or initiatives and their impact on the nursing profession and patient outcomes

Role of Professional Nurses in Achieving the Recommendation

• Discuss the role of professional nurses in achieving the recommendation
• Provide examples of actions that nurses can take to shape the future of nursing
• Highlight the importance of continuing education and professional development for nurses

APA and Scholarly Writing

• Discuss the importance of using APA format and style in scholarly writing
• Provide guidelines for citing sources within the slides and listing references on the final slide
• Discuss the importance of submitting a separate WORD document with references listed in APA format

Conclusion

• Summarize the main points of the presentation
• Reiterate the importance of increasing the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree
• Encourage the audience to take action to support the recommendation.