One model which promotes grass roots efforts for providing an environment which allows for leadership at all levels is the LDS model. This model encompasses leadership, vision, and networking. Each of these aspects is necessary for the successful implementation of change.

Nurse leaders can and must provide opportunities for staff nurses to change nursing practice based on scientific data to improve patient outcomes. This session will focus on nurse leaders in academia and nursing services who initiated activities designed to promote shared leadership and evidence-based practice through use of the LDS model. The development of an Evidence-based Center of Excellence, a Leadership Council, and a selected research project symbolize a unique effort of academia and service. These examples will be discussed. These components of shared leadership among administration in academia and service plus faculty and staff nurses are examples of shared leadership that illustrate how evidence-based practice care becomes a reality.