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Nursing at the crossroads

R Donley1

  • 1Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, USA.

Nursing Economic$
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
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Nursing faces critical decisions in the post-healthcare reform era, navigating a decisional grid termed "Crossroads." Strategic choices regarding clinical pathways are essential for the future of professional nursing and shaping healthcare delivery.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Practice
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • The post-healthcare reform era presents complex challenges for nursing.
  • A "decisional grid" termed "Crossroads" is identified as a framework for nursing practice.
  • The need for strategic decision-making in nursing is paramount.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the concept of "Crossroads" in nursing practice.
  • To outline the key avenues of practice available to nurses.
  • To emphasize the impact of nursing decisions on future healthcare delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of nursing's role in the current healthcare landscape.
  • Identification and description of four distinct avenues of practice.
  • Discussion of the implications of these avenues for professional nursing.

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Main Results:

  • The "Crossroads" framework highlights four primary avenues for nursing practice.
  • Nursing's choices within this grid significantly influence professional development.
  • Decisions made by nursing professionals will shape the future of healthcare.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing is at a critical juncture, requiring informed decisions at the "Crossroads."
  • The adoption of specific clinical pathways is a key factor in this decision-making process.
  • Professional nursing has a significant opportunity to shape health care delivery through strategic choices.