title: Converging values: matures, boomers, xers, and nexters in the health care workforce.
abstract: The successful leader will try several strategies to bridge the generational gap and use the expertise of each cohort group to facilitate patient care. The energy, technoliteracy, and commitment to a balance between work and personal time by the Generation X and Nexters will complement the wisdom and nursing experience of the Mature and Baby Boomer generations. Time must be taken to understand the differences between the generations. Recognizing differences and appreciating the expertise that everyone brings to the workplace will create an environment that embraces generational diversity. Celebrating individual differences comes from taking time to learn about coworkers and will enhance a healthy work environment.
authors.affiliation: Middle Tennessee State University School of Nursing, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA.
authors.forename: Lynn C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Parsons
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology* / Q000600:supply & distribution / Q000639:trends; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000458:organization & administration; D012922:Social Change; D012945:Social Values; D017132:Workplace / Q000523:psychology*