Are Nurses Ready for Health Care Reform? A Decade of Survey Research.

Using biennial national surveys, this article examines registered nurses' views of health policy, including their expectations of health reform. The authors found that strong clinical leadership, participation in developing an achievable vision of the future, and support for risks and innovation to improve the quality and efficiency of care delivery will enable nursing to thrive. Increasing nursing leaders' education and preparation, particularly that of unit-level managers, will also be vital for nursing to prosper.