The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health 
Review the IOM report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” and
explore the “Campaign for Action: State Action Coalition” website. In an essay, discuss the
influence the IOM report and state-based action coalitions have had on nursing practice, nursing
education, and nursing workforce development, and how they continue to advance the goals for
the nursing profession.
Include the following:
Describe the work of the Robert Wood Foundation Committee Initiative that led to the IOM
report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
Outline the four “Key Messages” that structure the IOM Report recommendations. Explain how
these have transformed or influenced nursing practice, nursing education and training, nursing
leadership, and nursing workforce development. Provide examples.
Discuss the role of state-based action coalitions. Explain how these coalitions help advance the
goals specified in the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
Research the initiatives on which your state’s action coalition is working. Summarize two
initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action coalition. Discuss the ways these initiatives
advance the nursing profession.
Describe barriers to advancement that currently exist in your state and explain how nursing
advocates in your state overcome these barriers.
You are required to cite to a minimum of four sources to complete this assignment. Sources must
be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to
nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.