Nurses, as the largest group of healthcare professionals in the nation, are uniquely positioned to lead change. In an article written by Tomajan (2012), he explains that nurses in every role, from point of care, to leadership and educator, have the ability to make a positive impact in areas such as patient safety, healthy work environments and financial implications. Such opportunities include nursing participation on the interdisciplinary team to find a solution to expedite patient transfers from the emergency department to the nursing unit, supporting nursing resources during workforce redesign planning. Nursing education and ongoing development of critical thinking, using evidence-based findings and financial and business strategies, empowers nurses to make decisions in areas such as medical supply purchasing decisions and