Next Steps

The Forum on the Future of Nursing

On Monday, October 29, 2001, the State Education Department and the State Board for Nursing will host The Forum on the Future of Nursing. The day-long event will be held at the Bar Association in New York City.

At the Forum, more than 300 invitees representing all aspects of nursing education and health care will convene to share their perspectives on the recommendations of the Regents Blue Ribbon Task Force and identify their roles in implementing the solutions.

This inclusive event will bring together members of the State Board for Nursing, nurses, government leaders, association representatives, educators, members of the health care community and others to forge partnerships for action.

Nurse experts, members of the Regents Blue Ribbon Task Force, and members of the State Board for Nursing will lead enlightening discussions on the impacts of the shortage and collaborate with participants to identify opportunities for progress.

"This Task Force has proposed important recommendations that address critical aspects of the nursing shortage. By collaborating with our many partners, we can make a significant difference. The time for action is now."

Johanna Duncan-Poitier
Deputy Commissioner for the Professions

The Forum on the Future of Nursing is a unique opportunity for dialogue and cooperation among various stakeholders. Rarely do individuals in such diverse sectors of the health care community have the opportunity to come together in one room to freely discuss and work to address issues sure to impact on the landscape of professional practice and patient care.

Report to the Blue Ribbon Task Force

It is the goal of the State Education Department to report back to the Blue Ribbon Task Force on baseline information reflective of the Task Force's data collection recommendations later in 2002.