Leadership and nursing care management

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Leadership and nursing care management

[edited by] Diane L. Huber

Saunders/Elsevier, c2014

5th ed.

  • :pbk.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 465-521) and index

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Comprehensive and easy to read, this authoritative resource features the most up-to-date, research-based blend of practice and theory related to the issues that impact nursing management and leadership today. Key topics include the nursing professional's role in law and ethics, staffing and scheduling, delegation, cultural considerations, care management, human resources, outcomes management, safe work environments, preventing employee injury, and time and stress management. UNIQUE! Chapters divided according to AONE competencies for nurse leaders, managers, and executives. Research Notes in each chapter summarize relevant nursing leadership and management studies and highlight practical applications of research findings. Case Studies at the end of each chapter present real-world leadership and management situations and illustrate how key concepts can be applied to actual practice. Critical Thinking Questions at the end of each chapter present clinical situations followed by critical thinking questions to help you reflect on chapter content, critically analyze the information, and apply it to the situation. NEW! Full-color design makes content more vivid and realistic. NEW! Chapter on Communication and Care Coordination covers these integral topics. NEW! Updates to critical thinking exercises, case studies, research notes, and references offer the most current information. NEW! Updated sections on Current Issues and Trends reflect the latest topics in the field. NEW! Relevant Web Sites boxes provide authoritative resources for additional research.

Table of Contents

Part I: LEADERSHIP 1. Leadership and Management Principles 2. Change and Innovation 3. Organizational Climate and Culture Part II: PROFESSIONALISM 4. Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Skills 5. Managing Time and Stress 6. Legal and Ethical Issues Part III: COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING 7. Communication and Care Coordination 8. Team Building and Working with Effective Groups 9. Delegation 10. Power and Conflict 11. Workplace Diversity Part IV: KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT 12. Case & Population Health Management 13. Organizational Structure 14. Decentralization & Shared Governance 15. Professional Practice Models 16. Evidence-Based Practice: Strategies for Nursing Leaders 17. Quality and Safety 18. Measuring and Managing Outcomes Part V: BUSINESS SKILLS 19. Strategic Management 20. Nursing Shortage: Recruitment and Retention 21. Staffing and Scheduling 22. Budgeting, Productivity and Costing Out Nursing 23. Performance Appraisal 24. Prevention of Workplace Violence 25. All-Hazards Disaster Preparedness 26. Data Management and Informatics 27. Marketing References Index

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