What do you see as the probable, possible, plausible, and preferred futures at your place of employment or student clinical experience? Be sure to include the roles of the nurse and other health-care providers, the role of the patient/client and family, and the nature of the health-care system itself.

Probable Future:

Possible Future:

Plausible Future:

Preferred Future:

What things can you do now to help create the preferred future you envision? What alliances do you need to form? What changes do you need to initiate? What traditions and long-standing practices need to be questioned?