New horizons for collaborative partnershipss

The need for partnerships between health care professionals within geographical communities is becoming increasingly important as new health care needs, trends, and issues are identified. Frequently, nurses are key stakeholders within these alliances or partnerships. This article identifies three essential elements associated with successful collaborative partnerships, namely networking, leadership, and vision. It shares examples of various collaborative efforts in which the authors have engaged, illustrating how networking, leadership, and vision have enhanced these collaborative efforts.