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Aditi D Rao1, Rebecca L Trotta, Em Rabelais
1Author Affiliations: Director of Quality (Dr Rao), Director of Nursing Research & Science (Dr Trotta), Magnet® Program Director (Ms Reich), Chief Nurse Executive (Dr Mattioni), Chief Executive Officer (Dr Cunningham), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing (Dr Rao and Dr Trotta), Adjunct Professor of Nursing (Dr Cunningham), University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia; and Assistant Professor (Dr Rabelais), University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing.
Abstract:
Strategic plans provide a roadmap for value creation by outlining key priorities that, when executed successfully, enhance quality and efficiency. Nurses are uniquely positioned to inform strategic planning because of their understanding of clinical operations and consumer needs. This article describes a multiphase process for engaging nurses, at all levels, in developing, implementing, and revising a nursing strategic plan over a 5-year period.
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