title: Decentralization and the nurse educator: research, responsibilities, and barriers.
abstract: Decentralization is increasingly used in departments of nursing to achieve such outcomes as cost containment, job satisfaction, and improved patient care. Because decentralization is considered invaluable in today's rapidly changing health care environment, nurse educators must be knowledgeable regarding its principles and barriers. Their educational role and their support of staff during the transition period are critical to successful implementation.
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authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ringerman
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D015399:Nursing Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration*