Order Description

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some

answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources.

Choose your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required,

check your spelling.
Assignment: Both parts below into one APA paper
Part 1: Continuing Education (Part 1 should be at least 1 ½ pages and include 2 outside references

plus the textbook.)
Continuing education units are required for renewal of license (in some states) and for

recertification. Continuing education opens doors to job opportunities. Answer the questions:
Why is advancing your degree and knowledge important for nursing as a profession? Explain and give

several reasons.
How would you respond to a nurse that states: “I only want to live and work in a state that does

not require continue education credits and I never want to advance my degree?” Explain in detail

what you would say and why.
Part 2: Future of Nursing (Part 2 should be at least 2 pages and include 2 outside references and

the textbook.)
Review the author’s vision in the textbook (Chapter 25), of the future of nursing and complete your

own research to include the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report.
Do you agree with the authors or do you have a different vision of nursing? Explain and provide

examples as to why you do agree or do not agree.
A reference to be used is my text book
Blais, K & Hayes, J (2016). Professional Nursing Practice. (7th ed.). Pearson.