Two nurse scholars, whose works have centered on power and related concepts, discuss the ideas that have shaped their concepts of power. In this conversation, they reflect on factors that constrain nurses and nursing in organizations, and consider some possibilities that could lead nurses to realize their full potential and influence in the healthcare system.
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