Evaluate how advanced nursing education and lifelong learning can help improve patient outcomes.

Advanced nursing education and lifelong learning are key to sustaining quality patient care. Health care is an ever-changing field of study, with new advancements in technology and diagnostics occurring regularly. As nurses strive for excellence in their practice, it is essential that they remain up-to-date on the latest research and evidence so that they can provide optimal patient outcomes (Kizil et al., 2019). Nurses must have access to comprehensive continuing education opportunities to stay abreast of changes in health care knowledge and best practices (Chaney & Darcy, 2017).