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The TriCouncil for Nursing: An Interorganizational Collaboration for Advancing the Profession
1University of Vermont, Burlington and Australian Catholic University, Australia. Dr Bednash was CEO of American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC.
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|June 8, 2015
Summary
The TriCouncil for Nursing, a coalition of four major nursing organizations, demonstrates the value of collaboration in achieving policy advancements for the nursing profession despite inherent challenges.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Healthcare Policy
- Organizational Collaboration
Background:
- The TriCouncil for Nursing is a coalition of four prominent nursing organizations.
- This collaboration has navigated complex challenges for nearly four decades.
- Coalition formation involves balancing common goals with individual organizational needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the historical development and sustained impact of the TriCouncil for Nursing.
- To highlight the benefits and challenges of inter-organizational collaboration in advancing the nursing profession.
- To underscore the role of consensus-building in achieving significant policy changes.
Main Methods:
- Historical analysis of the TriCouncil for Nursing's formation and evolution.
- Case study approach examining coalition dynamics and sustainability.
- Qualitative assessment of policy outcomes attributed to the coalition's efforts.
Main Results:
- The TriCouncil for Nursing has successfully advanced the nursing profession through sustained collaboration.
- Consensus-building, though challenging, has led to significant policy achievements.
- The coalition's commitment has fostered policy changes impacting healthcare models.
Conclusions:
- Sustained inter-organizational collaboration, exemplified by the TriCouncil for Nursing, is crucial for professional advancement.
- Overcoming challenges in consensus-building yields substantial benefits for the nursing profession and healthcare.
- The TriCouncil's advocacy efforts demonstrate the power of collective action in shaping health policy.