An evidence-based business planning process.
Using a systematic, evidence-based approach for developing a business plan allows nurse executives to forecast the needs of the organization, involve nursing staff at all levels, evaluate the direction of the profession, and present a plan with clear, concise goals. The authors describe 4 steps necessary in developing an effective evidence-based business plan.
Brandt
Julie A
JA
Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
Reed Edwards
Donna
D
Cox Sullivan
Sheila
S
Zehler
Jean K
JK
Grinder
Sandra
S
Scott
Karen J
KJ
Cook
Judy H
JH
Roper
Debra
D
Dickey
Aurora
A
Maddox
Kathleen L
KL
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