Collaboration in Nursing and Healthcare

Collaboration in Nursing and Healthcare

Collaboration in nursing and healthcare is crucial to providing quality care and achieving
positive patient outcomes. When healthcare providers collaborate, they can share their expertise
and knowledge to create an integrated and comprehensive care plan for the patient. It allows
healthcare providers to leverage each provider's strengths and create a comprehensive and
holistic approach to patient care (Karam et al., 2018). One of the primary benefits of
collaboration in nursing and healthcare is improved communication between providers. When
healthcare providers collaborate, they can discuss the patient's care plan in detail and ensure
everyone is on the same page (Goldsberry, 2018). It allows them to identify potential issues or
gaps in the care plan before they become a problem. Improved communication also helps reduce
care errors and ensure that the patient receives the best possible care.
There can be many challenges that can exist when the healthcare team collaborates. One
challenge can be differing opinions on diagnoses and treatment plans. Another challenge can be
the need for more communication between team members. Scholars argue that there is a lack of
trust between team members (Karam et al., 2018). There are many ways to resolve or avoid these
challenges. One way to resolve or avoid these challenges is to have regular team meetings.
During these team meetings, team members can share their opinions and come to a consensus on
diagnoses and treatment plans. Another way to resolve or avoid these challenges is to
communicate clearly and concisely between team members (Wei et al., 2020). Moreover, a third
way to resolve or avoid these challenges is to build trust between team members.
One positive experience I had while collaborating with my peers throughout this course
was the feeling of support I received. My peers were always willing to help me when I needed it
and always willing to listen to my ideas. We were able to work together to come up with

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solutions to problems. A barrier I experienced while collaborating with my peers was that there
were times when I felt that my ideas were not being heard or that my input was not valued. We
sometimes needed help to come to a consensus about what we should do. If I were to work with
my peers again, I would be more open-minded and willing to listen to their ideas. I would also be
more flexible and willing to compromise.
One way to promote positive collaboration experiences with patients, families, and other
healthcare team members when working as a nurse after graduation is to be an effective
communicator. It means clearly and concisely communicating with all members of the healthcare
team, as well as patients and their families (Wei et al., 2020). It is also important to be a good
listener and to be able to understand and empathize with the needs and concerns of all involved
parties. Another way to promote positive collaboration is to be a team player. It means being
willing to work together towards a common goal and compromise when necessary (Goldsberry,
2018). It is also important to be respectful of the opinions and expertise of others and to be
willing to learn from those with more experience.
Nurses need to get organized and stay efficient in their work. It means having a clear
understanding of their role and responsibilities and being able to prioritize tasks in a way that
best meets the needs of the team. It is also important to keep track of deadlines and follow
through on commitments. Finally, it is important to be upbeat in their attitude. It means
approaching their work positively and being willing to lend a helping hand when needed. It is
also important to be a good role model for other team members and to create a supportive and
collaborative environment.

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References

Goldsberry, J. W. (2018). Advanced practice nurses leading the way: Interprofessional
collaboration. Nurse education today, 65, 1-3.
Karam, M., Brault, I., Van Durme, T., & Macq, J. (2018). Comparing interprofessional and inter-
organizational collaboration in healthcare: A systematic review of the qualitative
research. International journal of nursing studies, 79, 70-83.
Wei, H., Corbett, R. W., Ray, J., & Wei, T. L. (2020). A culture of caring: the essence of
interprofessional healthcare collaboration. Journal of interprofessional care, 34(3),
324–331.