The Economic Value of Nursing
The economic value of nursing as well as our contribution to healthcare quality is demonstrated every day through professional practice that is safe, appropriate, and cost-effective care. Research study after research study supports this claim.
The Center for American Nurses is committed to helping nurses understand, demonstrate, and communicate their contributions. This is the first step in recognizing and valuing our profession in a way that impacts the nursing work environment. Here are four easy steps you can take to help others understand the value of professional nursing.
- Articulate to your patients and to your employer your value to patient care and the financial and quality care bottom line of the facility for which you work. Value yourself as a nurse and the contributions you are making to the care of patients. Identify yourself to other providers and patients as a Registered Nurse or other relevant designation.
- Maintain current knowledge of research trends demonstrating the value of nursing and the contribution of nursing interventions to improving patient outcomes and safe patient care.
- Pursue ongoing professional development through continuing education and review professional literature in order to apply evidence-based practices.
- Support nursing colleagues in efforts to improve patient care delivery and your workplace through evidence-based practice.
