Note. # 1 education level RN – BSN
# 2 Want to pursue MSN
Assessment Description
“The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity” report makes recommendations
for lifelong learning and achieving higher levels of education.
In 1,000-1,250 words, examine the importance of nursing education and discuss your overall educational
goals. Include the following:
1. Discuss your options in the job market based on your educational level.
2. Review “The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity” report’s
recommendations for achieving higher levels of education. Describe what professional certifcation or
advanced degrees (MSN, DNP, etc.) you may want to pursue and explain your reasons for wanting to attain
this education. Discuss the timeline for accomplishing these goals.
3. Discuss how increasing your level of education would afect how your competitiveness in the current job
market and your role in the future of nursing.
4. Discuss the relationship of continuing nursing education to competency, attitudes, knowledge, and the ANA
Scope and Standards for Practice and Code of Ethics.
5. Discuss whether continuing nursing education should be mandatory. Provide support for your response.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published
within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar
with the expectations for successful completion.
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