title: An evidence-based business planning process.
abstract: 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.
authors: Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
authors: Julie A
authors: JA
authors: Brandt
authors: Donna
authors: D
authors: Reed Edwards
authors: Sheila
authors: S
authors: Cox Sullivan
authors: Jean K
authors: JK
authors: Zehler
authors: Sandra
authors: S
authors: Grinder
authors: Karen J
authors: KJ
authors: Scott
authors: Judy H
authors: JH
authors: Cook
authors: Debra
authors: D
authors: Roper
authors: Aurora
authors: A
authors: Dickey
authors: Kathleen L
authors: KL
authors: Maddox
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010934:Planning Techniques; D016730:Program Development; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States