title: A career path in clinical pathways.
abstract: Much like the development of a clinical path, the creation of a career path requires knowledge of patterns of behavior, needs for standardized education and skill development, along with variance analysis and individualized care. This nationally known nursing entrepreneur tells the story of her involvement in the development of case management and clinical pathways and how she turned that into a successful business that has changed how patient care is managed nationally and internationally.
authors.affiliation: Center for Case Management, South Natick, MA 01760, USA.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Bower
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019091:Critical Pathways / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016520:Entrepreneurship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D011331:Private Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*