Medscape posted an editorial written by a physician, Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, entitled The Nurse Education Imperative.
In the article, she said "As a physician, I have seen the tremendous capabilities of nurses—capabilities that are essential to meeting patient needs. But to ensure that they maximize their contributions to health and health care, nurses will need advanced skills and expertise in care management, interdisciplinary teamwork, problem solving, and more. This makes higher levels of education imperative."
It is an interesting article and certainly worth reading! It notes that an article published by AONE in 2012 noted that 52% of employers prefer to hire BSN students but only 32% provide a salary differential. That fact sends a mixed message to all RNs. Advanced education for RNs is a critical component for improving healthcare outcomes.
In the article, she said "As a physician, I have seen the tremendous capabilities of nurses—capabilities that are essential to meeting patient needs. But to ensure that they maximize their contributions to health and health care, nurses will need advanced skills and expertise in care management, interdisciplinary teamwork, problem solving, and more. This makes higher levels of education imperative."
It is an interesting article and certainly worth reading! It notes that an article published by AONE in 2012 noted that 52% of employers prefer to hire BSN students but only 32% provide a salary differential. That fact sends a mixed message to all RNs. Advanced education for RNs is a critical component for improving healthcare outcomes.
