title: The role of the nurse manager in creating an environment for collaborative practice.
abstract: The role of the nurse manager is pivotal in creating a work environment in which nurse-physician collaboration is the expected norm. It is the nurse manager who clarifies the vision of collaboration, practices as a role model for collaboration, and inspires others to achieve this difficult goal. In addition, the nurse manager manipulates the environmental resources and facilitates self-confidence of staff. The management paradigm that unites the work environment with individual ability is most likely to facilitate collaborative practice.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011361:Professional Competence; D012380:Role; D012931:Social Environment