Concept Analysis of Systems Thinking in the Context of Interprofessional Practice and Improved Patient Outcomes

Deborah Merriam1, Carol Wiggs, Robyn Provencio

  • 1About the Authors The authors are members of the QSEN RN-BSN Community of Practice. Deborah Merriam, DNS, RN, CNE, is an associate professor, Daemen College Department of Nursing, Amherst, New York. Carol Wiggs, PhD, RN, CNM, AHN-BC, is an associate professor, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing, Galveston, Texas. Robyn Provencio, PhD, RN, is a nursing instructor, California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, California. Karen Goldschmidt, PhD, RN, is an associate clinical professor, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pamela Bonnett, DNP, RN, is a professor of instruction, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Veronica Valazza, DNP, RN, is an assistant professor, Daemen College. Josette Brodhead, PHD, RNC-MNN, CNE, is an associate professor, Daemen College. Debra Scardaville, PhD, RN, CPNP-BC, is a professor and graduate program director, New Jersey City University Department of Nursing, Jersey City, New Jersey. Ann Stalter, PhD, RN, is a professor, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. For more information, contact Dr. Merriam at dmerriam@daemen.edu.

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