The Institute of Medicine Strategic Plan
This report from the Institute of Medicine outlines an action-oriented blueprint for the future of nursing, aiming to overcome barriers and position nurses to lead change and advance health. It is structured around four key messages: nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training; nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system; nurses should be full partners with other health care professionals in redesigning health care; and effective workforce planning requires better data collection and an improved information infrastructure. The ultimate goal is to ensure a health care system that provides seamless, affordable, quality care accessible to all, leading to improved health outcomes.