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25	Building the Business Case for the Clinical Nurse Leader Role
	James L. Harris, DSN, APRN-BC, MBA, CNL and Karen Ott, MSN, RN
	The knowledge, agility, and expertise of the CNL are key to microsystem successes and enable an organization to realize goals and objectives that meet customer expectations and needs.
29	Clarifying the Role of Director of Nursing Research in Clinical Settings: Expectations and Challenges
	Doris Milton, PhD, RN, Teri Britt Pipe, PhD, RN, Carol Hatler, PhD, RN, Barbara B. Brewer, PhD, RN, Kim LaMar, DNP, CNNP, Carla Clark, PhD, RN, and Nicolette Estrada, PhD, MAOM, RN, FNP
	Those in a DNR position can make valuable contributions to organizations, whether they are in a nurse scientist role or one that facilitates research utilization and evidence-based practice.
34	Unlicensed Personnel as Medication Technicians in Long-Term Care
	Pamela Randolph, RN, MS
	Benefits of training CNAs to administer medication in LTC facilities include freeing licensed nursing staff for other essential functions, satisfaction of all staff, and an increased ability to meet residents' care needs.
38	Transforming Nursing Education in a For-Profit Environment
	Fran Roberts, RN, PhD, and Anne McNamara, RN, PhD
	Much of the success of Grand Canyon University's 4-year transition from a nonprofit facility to a for-profit enterprise can be attributed to the nurses with non-traditional academic backgrounds who have assumed multiple and varied leadership positions.
41	Transformational Leadership at a National Perspective
	Marla J. Weston, RN, PhD
	In essence, transformational organizations need to engage employees in change and create a structure and culture that infuses innovation as a fundamental way of doing business.
46	Walking in the Shoes of a Chief Nursing Officer: A Nurse's Academic and Real Life Experience
	Kelly S. Miles, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
	A new CNO should take the time to determine how to best accentuate the positive synergies already within an organization and ultimately believe that he or she will make a positive difference.
50	Modifying Organizational Structure and Processes to Enhance Patient Outcomes
	Cindy Rohman, RN, MS, CNAA, BC
	Maintaining focus and energy to pursue all of these initiatives is quite challenging. Excellent prioritization skills are needed, and efficient processes must be implemented.
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12	LEADER TO WATCH
	Paul Read, RN, MSN
	Kim LaMar, DNP, CNNP
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6	Editorial
	Let's Fix It at Home
	Roxane Spitzer, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN
8	Lessons Learned
	Nursing and the Art of the Workaround
	Katherine Vestal, RN, PhD, FAAN, FACHE
10	The Coaching Forum
	Leadership Blind Spots
	Catherine Robinson-Walker, MBA, MCC
American Organization of Nurse Executives
17	Using Online and Emerging Media in Nurse Recruitment