Stage IV. Communicating the Change Vision


  1. Using every vehicle possible to constantly communicate the new vision and strategies

  2. Having the guiding coalition role model the behavior expected of others

  3. Emphasizing the expected positive outcomes

  4. Forming practice agency task force to analyze/recommend system changes

  5. Suggested References

    1. AACN Web site

    2. AONE Joins Clinical Nurse Leader Implementation Task Force

    3. Journal Articles

      1. Haase-Herrick, K. (2005). The opportunities of stewardship. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 29, 115-118.

      2. Maag, M.M., Buccheri, R., Capella, E. & Jennings, D. (2006). A conceptual framework for a clinical nurse leader program. Journal of Professional Nursing, 22(6), 367-372.

      3. Smith, S.L., Manfredi, T., Hagos, O., Drummond-Huth, B., Moore, P. (2006) Application of the Clinical Nurse Leader Role in an Acute Care Delivery Model. Journal of Nursing Administration, 36(1), 29-33.

      4. Stanhope, M. & Turner, L.P. (2006). Diffusion of the clinical nurse leader innovation. Journal of Nursing Administration, 36(9), 385-389.

      5. Wiggins, M.S. (2006). The Partnership Care Delivery Model. Journal of Nursing Administration, 36(7/8), 341-345.


    4. Clinical Nurse Leader DVD (Department of Veteran's Affairs), a 15 minute video about the implementation of the CNL in the Veteran's Affairs Health Care System

    5. AACN FAQ sheets

    6. Drenkard, K. (2004). Clinical Nurse Leader Pilot: Critical Success Factors


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