title: Making the business case for innovation.
abstract: In the current financial climate it is important for nurse leaders to be able to develop and present a business case for initiatives. This article describes how one US healthcare facility made a successful business case for implementation of clinical nurse leaders throughout the organisation.
authors.affiliation: Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.
authors.forename: Penny
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: Darla
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Banks
authors.forename: Brunella
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Neely
keywords: Clinical nurse leaders; innovation; return on investment