The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity.

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The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity.

May 19, 2021

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington DC: National Academies Press; 2021. ISBN: 9780309685061.

Health care system safety and effectiveness requires an engaged and empowered nursing workforce. This report builds on the foundation of nursing as a core care contributor. It shares a framework positioning nurses to improve equity, reduce disparities and support family-centered care in the future through education, healthy work environments and enhanced professional autonomy.

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