This well-respected text is designed to teach readers about leadership and the management process, as well as supplying practical information about nursing administration. Chapters in Part 1 lay the foundation for what it takes to lead in the clinical setting, such as communication, stress management, decision-making, power, and politics. In Part 2, management skills and issues are presented including financial management, culture and change, and development and evaluation of personnel. Throughout this edition, an emphasis on a global approach reflects the dynamic and evolving clinical environment.
- The logical chapter organization divides content between Leadership (Part 1) and Management (Part 2).
- Current, relevant research is referenced in discussions of management and leadership principles.
- Contributions have been drawn from business and the social sciences as they relate to nursing management.
- Enhanced content is provided on diversity, technology, nursing informatics, cost effectiveness, legal and ethical, and the reduction of errors through continuous quality improvement.
- New information on disasters and bioterrorism is now included in the organizational structure chapter.
- A new interior design makes information accessible and easy to follow.
- Important content highlights the differences between younger and older workers, with strategies for recruitment and retention.
