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17. C H A P T E R. THE NURSING ROLE IN THE NEXT DECADE. Population Trends. Increasing number of elderly Fewer students to become nurses Globalization. Healthcare System Changes. Shift from hospital to community-based care Rising healthcare costs Technology innovations.

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  1. 17 C H A P T E R THE NURSING ROLEIN THE NEXT DECADE

  2. Population Trends • Increasing number of elderly • Fewer students to become nurses • Globalization

  3. Healthcare System Changes • Shift from hospital tocommunity-based care • Rising healthcare costs • Technology innovations

  4. Role of the Nurse • Traditionally associated withclinical practice • Nurses must prepare for future demands

  5. Changes Affecting Nursing • Demographic changes and increased diversity • Technological growth • Globalization of the economy and society • Educated, consumer-driven era

  6. Changes Affecting Nursing • Population-based care • Healthcare costs and managed care • Health policy and regulation • Interdisciplinary collaboration and education

  7. Changes Affecting Nursing • Workforce development andnursing shortage • Advances in nursing science and research

  8. Workforce Demographics • More nurses will retire • More nurses will move to community-based care • Shortfall of graduate-prepared nurses

  9. Workforce Re-Design • Focus on safety, ergonomics, efficiency • Need to include CNL and DNP • Allow retirement-age nurses to continue practicing

  10. Delivery System Shifts • Family members will becomeprimary caregivers. • Care will be provided incommunity/at home. • Nurses will become facilitators, educators.

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