Academic–Practice Partnership: Benefits of Collaboration Between Service and Academia

Academic–practice partnerships are fundamental to advance nursing excellence and human caring, and improve safety and quality outcomes. Collaborative strategies were formed between two organizations in Southern California. In alignment with both organization’s mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion, this joint effort benefits the community at large including elevating clinical experiences, leadership opportunities, shared programming, and professional development. This mutual partnership interprofessional investment led to the formation of several faculty/service nursing development consortiums resulting in increased commitment to attain higher academic achievements, pursue scholarly work, and improve the human condition.