title: Change strategies make for smooth transitions.
abstract: Nurse managers can usher in change successfully by focusing on evidence-based change concepts, such as selecting the right leadership skill, anticipating how people will respond to change, and choosing the correct implementation strategies.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D005791:Patient Care / Q000592:standards*; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration