Main description:

Take an evidence-based approach to leadership.

Learn the skills you need to lead and succeed in the dynamic healthcare environments in which you will practice. From leadership and management theories through their application, you'll develop the core competences you need to provide and manage care of the highest quality to your patients. You'll also be prepared for the initiatives that are transforming the delivery and cost effectiveness of health care today.

Contents:

Part I: Foundations and Background
Chapter 1: Core Competencies for Safe and Quality Nursing Care
Chapter 2: Health-Care Environment and Policy
Chapter 3: Theories and Principles of Nursing Leadership and Management
Chapter 4: Ethical and Legal Aspects
Chapter 5: Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Chapter 6: Effective Communication
Part II: Promotion of Patient Safety and Quality Care
Chapter 7: Improving and Managing Safe and Quality Care
Chapter 8: Health-Care Organizations
Chapter 9: Information Technology for Safe and Quality Patient Care
Part III: Leadership and Management Functions
Chapter 10: Creating and Managing a Sustainable Workforce
Chapter 11: Organizing Patient Care
Chapter 12: Delegating Effectively
Chapter 13: Creating and Sustaining a Healthy Work Environment
Chapter 14: Leading Change and Managing Conflict
Chapter 15: Building and Managing Teams
Chapter 16: Budgeting Concepts
Part IV: Managing Your Future in Nursing
Chapter 17: Transitioning From Student to Professional Nurse