title: And two become one: unit integration.
abstract: Time and space must take on a new dimension for nursing care as health systems evolve into expanded networks.
authors.affiliation: Luke's Hospital and Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Gayle
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Thear
authors.forename: Ruth A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Wittmann-Price
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005544:Forecasting; D006040:Goals; D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*