title: Educational innovation in a time of change.
abstract: At Columbia University School of Nursing, excellence in clinical practice has always been a major mission. The upheaval and rapid change in the current health care climate make meeting this goal difficult, especially in implementing educational innovations which might better prepare students for the practice world. This article explores the market forces, professional issues, and collaborative interactions that create both positive and negative influences on educational innovation.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, USA.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Manley
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006801:Humans; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D009936:Organizational Innovation