Accentuate the positive: nursing's challenge for 2017

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Policy
• Socio-political Impact

Background:

• The year 2016 was marked by major global political events.
• These events, while not directly related to healthcare, have implications for various sectors.
• The nursing profession, in particular, faces potential impacts from these socio-political shifts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the less apparent developments in nursing during 2016.
• To explore the potential long-term effects of 2016's events on the nursing profession.
• To provide a forward-looking perspective on nursing amidst political change.

Main Methods:

• Review of significant political events of 2016.
• Analysis of concurrent, less prominent developments within the nursing field.
• Forecasting potential impacts on nursing practice, education, and policy.

Main Results:

• Key political events of 2016 identified: Brexit, UK Prime Minister change, US Presidential election.
• Concurrent, less publicized developments in nursing were observed.
• These developments are projected to influence nursing's future trajectory.

Conclusions:

• The confluence of major political events and specific nursing advancements in 2016 necessitates careful consideration.
• The future of nursing will likely be shaped by both direct and indirect consequences of these 2016 occurrences.
• Proactive strategies are needed to navigate the evolving landscape of nursing.