Factors that influences/are influencing nursing

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:cool: I'm in need of some ideas/insight; anything is welcome.

I have this essay that I have to write and I'm in need of some ideas. Yes, I know most you have done your basics but PLEASe help out this newby. Topic: The factors that infleunced/are influencing nursing. I already got a few ideas; the nursing shortage, technology and aids... but currently my brain is stuck I just can't think of anything else, so can someone help me out. Pleasse :confused:

Thanks:imbar

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Managed care? Increased patient acuity?

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Specializes in School, Camp, Hospice, Critical Care.

. . . the aging population.

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formation of nurses' unions. I did a paper on that in college and the BCNU website had all this interesting info

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lawsuits

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What about cultural diversity and language?

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THE NURSING SHORTAGE!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in Float Pool, ICU/CCU, Med/Surg, Onc, Tele.

costs and insurance / medicare / medicaid reimbursement

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The threat of bioterrorism?

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How nursing has moved from being primary care to preventative. You only used to see a nurse when you were ill or injured. Now you see nurses in almost every aspect of life teaching illness prevention, counseling, and even in research.

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