title: Consultants: when to look outside for help.
abstract: Consultants not only provide an objective opinion, but they also bring complementary expertise to a nursing organization. If used appropriately, they can be both productive and cost-effective to the nursing organization. Nurse managers need to address the following issues: when to look for outside assistance; how to select the appropriate nursing consultant; what to expect from a consulting engagement; and how to evaluate the performance of a consultant.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Furlow
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Higman
mesh_terms: D002755:Choice Behavior; D003253:Consultants; D006801:Humans; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory; D011361:Professional Competence