Leading And Managing In Nursing

Detailed Features

The book is a comprehensive guide to nursing leadership and management. It uses real-world examples and a practical approach to teach students and practicing nurses the skills needed for a caring, compassionate, and professional nursing leadership role.

Key Topics Covered:

• Core concepts of leadership and management.
• Self-awareness and personal insight.
• Organizational structures and healthcare systems.
• Communication and conflict resolution.
• Stress management.
• Delegating responsibilities.
• Staffing and scheduling.
• Managing costs and budgets.
• New to the 8th Edition:
• Next Generation NCLEX® exam-style case studies.
• Three new chapters (one of which is about justice in healthcare, covering diversity, equity, and inclusion).
• Updated guidelines on evidence-based practice.
• Unique Features:
• "The Challenge" and "The Solution": Each chapter begins with a real-world scenario from a practicing nurse leader and concludes with a problem-solving approach to that situation.
• Exercises and Reflections: The book includes exercises to apply concepts and sections for reflection on practical situations.
• "Tips for Leading, Managing, and Following" and "The Evidence" sections offer practical advice and summaries of scientific literature.