Reply to Christine Vergara
Hey Christine,
Thanks for sharing this great post. Indeed, the traditional classroom setting is slowly becoming a thing of the past as most modules and simulations can now be done online. I agree that the weaker side of the shift to online education is the lack of adequate experiences, which is garnered through face to face encounters. The Bureau of Labor Statistic (BLS) estimates job growth for licensed nurses to grow much faster at a rate of around 16% through 2024 (University of Texas Arlington, 2017). This rate will most likely result in a shortage of nurses since more baby boomers will need adequate healthcare in the future.
References
The University of Texas Arlington. (2017). A Look at the Future of Nursing Education. Retrieved from: https://academicpartnerships.uta.edu/articles/healthcare/future-of-nursing-education.aspx
Reply to Jessica Beal
Hey Jessica,
Thanks for sharing your post for this week. I agree that disease prevention is an essential priority in future nursing and its significance can be reflected in the reduced money and time due to reduced chronic diseases. Indeed, putting more public health nurses to help in disease prevention can be essential in reducing hospital and emergency department visits. Health communication can be vital in preventing diseases and can include a written or verbal strategy to power and influence communities to make healthier choices (Rural Health Information Hub, n.d).
References
Rural Health Information Hub. (n.d). Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Strategies. Retrieved from: https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/health-promotion/2/strategies