Nursing Informatics - Driving Foces Timeline

IOM - To Err is Human

Nov 1, 1999

http://www.iom.edu/Reports/1999/To-Err-is-Human-Building-A-Safer-Health-System.aspx
To Err is Human is a census report describing incidences of medical error.

IOM - Heath Professions Ed

Apr 18, 2003

http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=10681
IOM - Heath Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality is a report that describes the benefits of health education reform in regards to patient care, safety and the meeting the needs of a rapidly changing field.

QSEN: Quality and Safety Education for Nurses

May 31, 2007

http://qsen.org/competencies/
QSEN faculty submitted article to Nursing Outlook May/Jun 2007 Issue addressing competencies and preparation of nurse leaders.

The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice

Oct 20, 2008

http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education-resources/BaccEssentials08.pdf
Document that addresses the key competencies and offers suggested framework to reform nursing education.

TIGER Report

Aug 27, 2009

http://tigercompetencies.pbworks.com/f/TICC_Final.pdf
Collaborative 2009 report written by the TIGER Initiative Foundation to influence nursing education reform regarding informatics.