Examine the significance of nursing education and discuss your overall educational objectives in 1,000-1,250 words.

Include the following:

Discuss your job market options based on your educational level.
Examine the IOM Future of Nursing Recommendations for achieving higher levels of education. Describe what professional certifications and advanced degrees (MSN, DNP, etc.) you want to pursue and explain why. Discuss your timetable for achieving these goals.
Discuss how increasing your level of education would affect your competitiveness in the current job market and your role in the future of nursing. Discuss the relationship between continuing nursing education and competency, attitudes, knowledge, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the Code of Ethics.
Consider whether continuing nursing education should be made mandatory. Give evidence to back up your claim.