I currently have an ADN nursing degree, and I am currently pursuing my BSN degree which I am due to complete January 2018. I will pursue my MSN but I am not looking to obtain a doctorate degree.

In a reflection of 450-600 words, explain how you see yourself fitting into the following Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing recommendations:

1. Recommendation 4: Increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020.
2. Recommendation 5: Double the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020.
3. Recommendation 6: Ensure that nurses engage in lifelong learning.

Identify your options in the job market based on your educational level:

1. How will increasing your level of education affect how you compete in the current job market?
2. How will increasing your level of education affect your role in the future of nursing?

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines