Nursing Leadership covers contemporary concepts in leadership and management and their application to nursing practice. In addition to covering the fundamentals, a wide range of current topics are addressed including: change management, contemporary approaches to nursing care delivery & health outcomes evaluation; developing & enhancing quality in nursing practice; research based practice; cultural change processes; shared governance; development & leadership of staff; quality of work life issues; quality work environments; and industrial relations. Nursing Leadership provides a fresh innovative approach to the topic and is designed to stimulate interest in theory and concepts as well as providing the reader with strategies that can be readily tested and applied in practice.
Previously, Dr. Brennan served as executive vice president and chief medical officer of Aetna, Inc., from 2006 through 2008. From 2000 through 2006, he was president and chief executive officer of Brigham and Women's Physicians ...
Awarded second place in the 2013 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the History and Pubic Policy category.
The book provides practical approaches to the application of leadership and management principles while systematically presenting the content needed for skilled leadership in varied clinical settings.
21st Century Nursing Leadership provides the tools nurses can use to discover their voice and become strong leaders and role models in guiding the nursing workforce into the future.
Easy-to-read and understand coverage of the concepts essential to assuming leadership and management roles Comprehensive, practical advice on how to develop and sustain a successful nursing career Historical perspectives on nursing today ...
As the health care delivery environment changes and reorganizes, this timely text provides a framework for new nurses launching positions requiring polished leadership skills.
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.
The book will become an indispensable part of the libraries of all APN leaders at all stages in their development worldwide. This book is distinctive in its focus on Advanced Practice Nursing leadership globally.
Packed with essential and easy-to-use materials, this bookcovers issues such as quality assurance, finance and budgeting, reimbursement, and staffing concerns in simple, easy-to understand terms.
Focuses on creating leadership opportunities and creative solutions using information technology.