Happy New Year!! As we enter into the new year of 2014, healthcare is more uncertain than ever. The one thing we know is that change is coming! In the spirit of change and improving healthcare, take a look at the December 2013 Nursing Management article that I've published with my colleague, Dr. Ann Mayo. I've included excerpts below and you can go to www.nursingmanagement.com to download the full article and references. For more than a decade, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has released reports that call for hospitals to explore possible solutions to complex healthcare problems. The Future of Nursing Report outlines 8 recommendations to lead change, advance health, and transform the healthcare environment. The IOM recommended that hospitals utilize best practices and processes that promote patient-centered, quality nursing care. Sustainable transformation begins with the leadership team understanding the processes that create a culture of nursing excellence, incl