Change has always been a challenge for my staff whether it is planned or unplanned .It is my responsibility as a nurse leader to provide support to the staff during the process. It is important to educate them about upcoming changes before they occur. I communicate not only the nature of the change but how our Veteran’s will benefit from it. I simply listen to their concerns and provide them with the emotional support they need to become fully committed to making the changes. Once they are committed to making the change, I involve them in deciding how it will be managed, and include them in the planning and implementation phase. I provide the necessary guidance the staff may need and offer constructive feedback to make the change as easy as
