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Carolyn M Porta1, Joanne Disch, Nathan Grumdahl
1School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (Drs Porta and Disch); Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, Minnesota (Mr Grumdahl); and School of Nursing, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks (Mr Grumdahl).
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|September 4, 2019
Summary
Nurses are vital to global health, impacting well-being across all life stages. This article outlines strategies for nurses to drive innovation and achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Nursing Practice
- Health Policy
Background:
- The global nursing workforce, comprising 16 million professionals, is essential for achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Nurses' broad scope of practice spans diverse settings, from direct patient care in critical environments to system-level health administration and education.
- Their influence extends across the lifespan, promoting health from prenatal care to end-of-life transitions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical role of nurses in advancing global health outcomes.
- To present strategies for nurses to disrupt the status quo and contribute to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
- To emphasize the innovative capacity of nurses in addressing global health challenges.
Main Methods:
- Review of nursing contributions to health promotion, disease prevention, and health system strengthening.
- Identification of strategic and disruptive approaches employed by nurses in research, education, practice, and policy.
- Analysis of nursing interventions, including predictive analytics and evidence-based practices like kangaroo care for preterm infants.
Main Results:
- Nurses significantly impact health and well-being across all demographics and geographical locations.
- Innovative nursing practices, such as predictive analytics and kangaroo care, improve patient outcomes and survival rates.
- Nurses are integral to achieving global health objectives through direct care, administration, education, and policy.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are key agents for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through strategic and innovative contributions.
- The extensive reach and diverse roles of nurses position them to drive significant improvements in global health.
- Empowering nurses with strategies to disrupt and innovate is crucial for advancing worldwide health equity and well-being.
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