Analyzing a trend: [Changes in the Scope of Practice for Nurses]
Analyzing a trend: [Changes in the Scope of Practice for Nurses]
Uvbi Osatohangbon, Lambert Orowere, and Justine Nabiddo
Sir Sandford Fleming College
COMM202: Communications II
School of Health and Community Services
Date: March 19, 2022
Bill Templeman March 19,2023
Instructor
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON, K9J 7BI
Dear Mr. Bill,
The report, attached as per your request, contains the results of our investigation and discoveries about the alterations that have occurred in the duties and responsibilities of nurses. We are writing to you today to share an important update regarding the scope of practice for nurses. As you may already know, the healthcare industry has undergone significant changes over the years, and the role of nurses has evolved accordingly. Recently, we came across an insightful article titled “Then and now” which highlighted some of these changes in detail. The article shed light on how the nursing profession has expanded beyond traditional patient care duties to include a broader range of responsibilities, such as clinical research, health education, and patient advocacy. After reading this article, we believe it is crucial for us to acknowledge and recognize these changes and their impact on the nursing profession. As a result, we propose that we revise our current scope of practice guidelines to reflect these new roles and responsibilities for nurses. By embracing these changes and expanding our scope of practice, we can improve the quality of care for our patients and help meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. We look forward to discussing this matter further with you.
Sincerely,
Uvbi Osatohangbon, Lambert Orowere, and Justine Nabiddo
Table of Contents
Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………… 4
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Findings and Analysis
Trend Description………………………….……………………………………… 5
Causes and Effects…………………………………………………………………. 7
Looking Ahead……………………………………………………………………… 8
Conclusion…………………………………. ……………………………………………… 8
References…………………………………………………………………………………… 10
Executive Summary
Changes in the Scope of Practice for Nurses is a trend that has had a significant impact on the job position. Comparing past nurses’ positions to current ones, it can be seen that technology, education, and the evolution of medicine have had an enormous impact on the nurses’ scope of practice resulting in the evolution of a new scope of practice for nurses. This report uses multiple credible sources to demonstrate how and why this has become an important trend in the healthcare community. The scope of practice for nurses is essential and as a result, will determine what the job position will consist of. The pattern that can be seen in the healthcare system alongside the evidence gathered from sources that are accessible to everyone demonstrates that this trend is most likely to continue. This will result in a continuous change and evolution