title: Models of change.
abstract: Implementing change in organizations is a key nursing leadership competency. At the same time, it is a daunting responsibility. Fortunately, models of successful change illustrate useful concepts for leaders. Change concepts embedded in successful models include careful use of power, reason, reeducation, structure, behavior, and technology. This article discusses models of change. Learning from models may help nurse executives avoid perils such as change fatigue and may promote smoother movement toward safer systems of care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Acute Nursing Care, University of Texas Health Science Center School of Nursing, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900, USA. Reineck@uthscsa.edu
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Reineck
mesh_terms: D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D016294:Models, Nursing; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D011209:Power, Psychological; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation