Clinical Leadership In Nursing And Healthcare

Detailed Features

Clinical Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare is a comprehensive resource designed to help clinically focused nurses and other healthcare professionals develop essential leadership skills. The book provides a range of tools and topics to foster leadership potential, divided into three parts: the attributes of clinical leaders, practical tools for development, and key clinical leadership issues.

The text outlines principles and frameworks that support nurses and healthcare professionals in delivering effective clinical care as leaders. Each chapter includes reflective questions and self-assessments to help consolidate learning.

This newly revised third edition has been updated to reflect recent changes in health service approaches to care. It covers a wide range of practical topics, including:

• Theories of leadership and management, organizational culture, generational issues, and working in teams.
• Change management, effective clinical decision-making, delegation, conflict resolution, and implementing evidence-based practice.
• Authentic and congruent leadership, the link between values and actions, and managing power.
• Understanding why decisions go wrong, techniques for developing creativity, negotiation, and leading in a crisis.

With contributions from a diverse group of experienced experts, this book is an invaluable resource for both new and existing leaders seeking to improve the quality and effectiveness of patient care.