1. NURSES ARE CHALLENGED Sadejia Jones

2.  Nurses face millions have challenges every single day.

3.  Nurse-to-patient ratios: The sheer number of baby boomers — over 70 million by 2030 — will affect not only nurses but also payers, insurance benefits and reimbursements.

4.  Delegation and unlicensed assistive personnel: To address this sweeping change, and create the most effective and efficient healthcare workforce, 21st century nurses will

5.  Apparent disinterest with regard to legislation, lobbying and support of professional organizations: Despite the trend that nurse advocacy organizations have sprung up and major nursing organizations have increased their advocacy roles, most nurses fail to get involved in these professional activities.