Your friend Paula is an experienced nurse who recently relocated and accepted a position on the inpatient rehabilitation unit at the University X Healthcare System. Her previous position was on a general medical unit in a small community hospital. She had thrived in this position for over 10 years. In her new position she will be working day to day with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Paula is concerned about the changes she will face. Most specifically, she worries that she will not 'fit in' with this new culture. She seeks you out for advice.
At a personal level, Paula recognizes that she is a member of a collaborative culture because:
A) She feels that her new ideas are welcomed and her expertise is trusted.
B) Accountability and excellence are the norm and expectations are clear.
C) There is a commonality of purpose among all team members.
D) All of the answers.

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A collaborative culture is characterized by welcoming new ideas, trusting expertise, clear expectations, accountability, excellence, and a shared purpose among team members.

Your Friend Paula Is an Experienced Nurse Who Recently Relocated