21 predictions for the future of hospital staff development

No one knows for sure how the future will look. However, there is no better time than today to begin envisioning and creating our preferred future. This article discusses several factors that will impact the future of nursing staff development. Twenty-one predictions are offered that include: change, restructuring, teamwork, leadership development, paradigms, support networks, staff development roles, learning, value of life experiences, patient education, cultural diversity, and technology. Strategies for educators to position themselves for the future are suggested. The future is ours to create. The intent of this manuscript is to challenge staff development educators to create visions and develop strategies to construct the preferred future of their roles and the nursing staff development function.