The terms teamwork and collaboration are often used interchangeably. Successful collaboration is a vital phenomenon to healthcare providers and patients. Collaboration within a healthcare team is a complex process that requires intentional knowledge sharing and joint responsibility for patient care [19] . The level of collaboration that takes place among healthcare team members can directly impact patient outcomes. A NP leader within a NMC will be prepared to play a central role in establishing a well functioning healthcare team; will lead the team, as well as participating in the work of the team. The lack of collaboration in a healthcare team may be responsible for as much as 70% of the adverse events reported in clinic settings [19] . According to Spross and Hanson [8] , the art of building strong relationships with others and staying connected with colleagues is basic to the sense of community needed to effectively lead a healthcare team. Successful collaboration among teammates will then lead to efficient communication.