Effects of the Healthcare Reform on Nurses
Jannie Brooks
Professional Practice I
NU 420
Dr. Richard McElhaney
February 11, 2011
Abstract
In this paper, I will discuss the effects of the health care reform on the nursing industry, and nurses becoming the glue to holding the new health care reform intact.
Effects of the Health Reforms on Nursing The Health care reform has been a major issue over the past decade. In December, 2009, the decision was made to pass the health care reform ("ANA", 2010, p. 10). This decision will change America forever, and the nursing industry will help hold this new program together by constituting the largest single group of health care professionals. The nursing industry will be the glue holding the new healthcare intact. It is estimated that by 2015 the number of nurses will need to increase to over 4 million (Hein, RN, Ed, 2009). A nurse’s main concern is always to insure quality care and safety of their patients; under the new health care reform several new measures have been set into place to ease the transition and improve the quality of care for all patients. The health care reform will provide millions of Americans with health care, and many nurses see their jobs as constantly changing. Their positions as primary advocates for their patients can be compromised when adequate healthcare is not provided. The health care reforms are about delivering care that is more effective in the community; this include improving out of hospital services to make sure that people are able to access the care they need ("ANA", 2010). Many people go to the hospital for minor care, such as colds or a sore throat, because they are unable to pay for the high costs and physician offices usually require a patient to have medical insurances. This causes longer lines and overcrowding at the hospitals. With the health care reform, the government will provided services to lower the current wait time as well as increase the flow of services provided to the patient.
Professional Practice I
NU 420
Dr. Richard McElhaney
February 11, 2011
Abstract
In this paper, I will discuss the effects of the health care reform on the nursing industry, and nurses becoming the glue to holding the new health care reform intact.
Effects of the Health Reforms on Nursing The Health care reform has been a major issue over the past decade. In December, 2009, the decision was made to pass the health care reform ("ANA", 2010, p. 10). This decision will change America forever, and the nursing industry will help hold this new program together by constituting the largest single group of health care professionals. The nursing industry will be the glue holding the new healthcare intact. It is estimated that by 2015 the number of nurses will need to increase to over 4 million (Hein, RN, Ed, 2009). A nurse’s main concern is always to insure quality care and safety of their patients; under the new health care reform several new measures have been set into place to ease the transition and improve the quality of care for all patients. The health care reform will provide millions of Americans with health care, and many nurses see their jobs as constantly changing. Their positions as primary advocates for their patients can be compromised when adequate healthcare is not provided. The health care reforms are about delivering care that is more effective in the community; this include improving out of hospital services to make sure that people are able to access the care they need ("ANA", 2010). Many people go to the hospital for minor care, such as colds or a sore throat, because they are unable to pay for the high costs and physician offices usually require a patient to have medical insurances. This causes longer lines and overcrowding at the hospitals. With the health care reform, the government will provided services to lower the current wait time as well as increase the flow of services provided to the patient.
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