title: Proactive changes in nursing work force development in Tennessee.
abstract: Problems to be addressed by the CIC grant have been identified and defined, and a coalition has been formalized to address nursing work force development in Tennessee. The THCN, composed of consumers, nursing educators, policy makers, healthcare providers, and representatives of professional organizations and regulatory boards, is enthusiastically tackling the implementation phase of the project. These members are demonstrating open communication, teamwork, and interdependent decision making. Results are being achieved through persuasion, negotiation, seeking input from others, showing political sensitivity, and a willingness to share rewards and recognition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Professional Roles/Mental Health Nursing, East Tennessee State University College of Nursing, USA.
authors.forename: N B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Moody
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006288:Health Planning Organizations; D006280:Health Workforce; D006801:Humans; D009729:Nursing; D013714:Tennessee