Nursing Agenda For Michigan 2005-2010

The Nursing Agenda has been finalized. Below is a copy of the report and various attachments. For questions regarding this report, please contact Jeanette Klemczak - Michigan's Chief Nurse Executive at (517) 241-9841. 

NURSING AGENDA REPORT COVER SHEET

NURSING AGENDA REPORT

Figure 1 National Supply & Demand Projections for FTE Registered Nurses: 2000 through 2020

Figure 2 Michigan Supply & Demand Projections for FTE Registered Nurses: 2000 to 2020

Appendix A - Nursing Agenda Development: Process and Participants and Appendix B - Nursing Agenda Recommended Actions

Nursing Agenda – Section 1 – Workforce Issue 1.1: Retention of professional nurses requires a respectful, supportive workplace, with education, mentoring, & career development.

Nursing Agenda – Section 2 – Work Environment Issue 2.1: The workplace culture of some nurse employers is based in hierarchical medical & administrative organizational models that inhibit interprofessional collaboration, nursing input, and patient-centered care.

Nursing Agenda – Section 3 – Work Design Issue 3.1: Nurse staffing at many health care facilities is inadequate/inappropriate for patient and nurse safety.

Nursing Agenda – Section 4 – Nursing Education - Issue 4.1: The shortage of appropriately prepared nursing faculty impedes nursing education capacity.

Nursing Agenda – Section 5 – Economic Impact of Nursing - Issue 5.1: The economic benefit of nursing to the community, healthcare industry, public health, and overall economy is poorly understood.

Nursing Agenda – Section 6 – Scope of Nursing Practice - Issue 6.1: The integrity and standards of professional nursing practice in Michigan must be maintained

Glossary for Recommended Actions Tables and Appendix C - Additional Information Resources