1.Introduction
2.Provide an original summary of the key messages of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health”. Any specific references should be properly cited.
3.Discuss the work of the Robert Wood of the Johnson Foundation Initiative and the American Association of Retired Persons on the Future of Nursing Campaign for Action and the State Based Action Coalitions.
4.Identify the important of the IOM Future of Nursing report related to the nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development.
5.Discuss two initiatives spearheaded by Connecticut Action Coalition. In what ways do these initiatives advance the nursing profession? What barriers to advancement currently exist in Connecticut? How can nursing advocates in Connecticut overcome these barriers? Using the Campaign for Action webpage: http://compaignforaction.org/states
6.Conclusion
