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Nursing leadership and management : theories, processes, and practice
- Title
- Nursing leadership and management : theories, processes, and practice / Rebecca A. Patronis Jones.
- Author
- Jones, Rebecca A. Patronis.
- Publication
- Philadelphia, PA : F.A. Davis Co., [2007], ©2007.
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| Status | Vol/Date | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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| Book | Text | Request in advance | RT89 .J645 2007 Book | Off-site | |
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- Description
- xxi, 452 pages : illustrations; 26 cm +
- Summary
- "This exciting, feature-rich text was designed to aid you in developing the critical thinking and decision-making skills that you need to be an effective leader and manager in today's work environment. Nursing Leadership and Management: Theories, Processes and Practice is based on the philosophy that all nurses are leaders who use creative decision making, entrepreneurship, and life-long learning to create a work environment that is efficient, cost-effective, and committed to quality care." "Engage in the learning process with these key features and more! "Let's Talk" discussion questions for reviewing the chapter content, "Practice Proof" research briefs with thought-provoking questions, "Hot Topic" boxes highlighting contemporary issues in practice. Maintain a focus on optimal best practice care with: "Chapter Star" descriptions of real-life people using creative leadership and management skills in an exceptional way, "Practice to Strive For" boxes focusing on the best practices for the content area. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.
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- Genre/Form
- Problems and Exercises.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- System Details (note)
- System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows 2000/XP.
- Contents
- Part 1. Understanding the Theory of Leading, Following, and Managing -- Chapter 1. Leadership and Followership -- Chapter 2. Management Theory -- Chapter 3. Motivating Yourself and Others for a Satisfying Career -- Part 2. Understanding Organizations -- Chapter 4. Understanding Organizational Structures -- Chapter 5. Legal and Ethical Knowledge for Nurses -- Chapter 6. Regulating Nursing -- Chapter 7. Economic Influences -- Chapter 8. Organizational Communication -- Chapter 9. Informatics -- Part 3. Skills for Being an Effective Leader -- Chapter 10. Enhancing Your Critical Thinking, Decision Making, and Problem Solving -- Chapter 11. Nurses Leading Change -- Chapter 12. Building Teams for Productivity and Efficiency -- Chapter 13. Power, Politics, and Policy -- Part 4. Skills for Being an Effective Manager -- Chapter 14. Planning and Marketing for a Healthy Organization -- Chapter 15. Managing Quality and Patient Safety -- Chapter 16. Budgeting -- Chapter 17. Staffing and Scheduling -- Chapter 18. Maximizing Employee Performance -- Chapter 19. Nursing Celebrates Cultural Diversity -- Chapter 20. Constructive Conflict Management -- Chapter 21. Delegation: An Art of Professional Practice -- Part 5. Skills for a Successful Career -- Chapter 22. Manage Yourself for a More Fulfilling Career -- Chapter 23. Getting Your First Job -- Chapter 24. Career Development -- Chapter 25. Managing Your Professional and Financial Future.
- ISBN
- 0803613628 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 9780803613621 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2006034670
- OCLC
- ocn123331577
- 123331577
- SCSB-5402969
- Owning Institutions
- Columbia University Libraries