“Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” a report published by the IOM, makes recommendations for lifelong learning and attaining higher levels of education.

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

Include the following items:

Discuss your job-market options based on your educational level.
Examine the IOM Future of Nursing Recommendations for advancing your education. Describe the professional certifications and advanced degrees (MSN, DNP, etc.) you wish to pursue, as well as your motivations for doing so. Discuss your timetable for achieving these objectives.
Discuss how increasing your level of education would affect your competitiveness in today’s job market and your role in nursing’s future.
Discuss the relationship between continuing nursing education and competency, attitudes, and knowledge, as well as the ANA Scope and Standards for Practice and Code of Ethics.
Discuss whether or not continuing nursing education should be required. Provide evidence to back up your response.
To complete this assignment, you must cite a minimum of three sources. Sources must have been published within the last 5 years, be relevant to nursing practice, and be appropriate for the assignment criteria.

Prepare this assignment in accordance with the APA Style Guide guidelines.

I have my RN and am pursuing my goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner.