This edition examines the symbiotic roles of leadership and management. Their interdependent relationship is defined through explanation of the leadership components and management functions inherent in all phases of the management process. By integrating theory with application, the authors present a leadership foundation with emphasis on problem-solving and decision-making. Learning exercises throughout allow immediate application and reinforcement to make learning exciting.

Although the need to set standards for and measure the quality of nursing care is now an accepted feature of nursing management and practice, many clinical nurses know little about what is involved or, if they do know about it, tend to regard quality assurance as something that managers impose upon them. This has been written, therefore, specifically for clinical nurses to describe the idea of setting standards and to explore a number of methods for measuring quality. It argues and explains that quality assurance in nursing is a form of peer review in which clinical nurses can use developed tools to review each other's work and thereby bring about change and improvement in their practice to the benefit of the patient, who receives better and more effective care, and to their own professionalism and skill. All the contributors to this book have extensive experience of attempting to measure quality, and a genuine desire to help clinical nurses to monitor and improve their standards. They hope that clinical nurses will themselves become more interested and involved in developing quality assurance programmes and that the current trend in setting up such programmes will lead not only to the better measurement of care but to an improvement in the quality of care giving.

Unique Features Pervasive decision-making perspective Extensive use of real-world applications International applications integrated throughout the text Up-to-date coverage of cutting-edge research on important new topics like pricing practices, asymmetric information and organized design, decision making under uncertainity, oligopoly, game theory, public sector decisions, negotiation, competitive bidding The analysis begins simply, but it is progressively applied to more challenging decisions.

Leading and Managing in Nursing, 5th Edition — Revised Reprint by Patricia Yoder-Wise successfully blends evidence-based guidelines with practical application. This revised reprint has been updated to prepare you for the nursing leadership issues of today and tomorrow, providing just the right amount of information to equip you with the tools you need to succeed on the NCLEX and in practice. Content is organized around the issues that are central to the success of professional nurses in today’s constantly changing healthcare environment, including patient safety, workplace violence, consumer relationships, cultural diversity, resource management, and many more. ".. apt for all nursing students and nurses who are working towards being in charge and management roles." Reviewed by Jane Brown on behalf of Nursing Times, October 2015Merges theory, research, and practical application for an innovative approach to nursing leadership and management.Practical, evidence-based approach to today’s key issues includes patient safety, workplace violence, team collaboration, delegation, managing quality and risk, staff education, supervision, and managing costs and budgets.Easy-to-find boxes, a full-color design, and new photos highlight key information for quick reference and effective study.Research and Literature Perspective boxes summarize timely articles of interest, helping you apply current research to evidence-based practice.Critical thinking questions in every chapter challenge you to think critically about chapter concepts and apply them to real-life situations.Chapter Checklists provide a quick review and study guide to the key ideas in each chapter, theory boxes with pertinent theoretical concepts, a glossary of key terms and definitions, and bulleted lists for applying key content to practice.NEW! Three new chapters ― Safe Care: The Core of Leading and Managing, Leading Change, and Thriving for the Future ― emphasize QSEN competencies and patient safety, and provide new information on strategies for leading change and what the future holds for leaders and managers in the nursing profession.UPDATED! Fresh content and updated references are incorporated into many chapters, including Leading, Managing and Following; Selecting, Developing and Evaluating Staff; Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, and Marketing; Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships; and Conflict: The Cutting Edge of Change. Need to Know Now bulleted lists of critical points help you focus on essential research-based information in your transition to the workforce.Current research examples in The Evidence boxes at the end of each chapter illustrate how to apply research to practice.Revised Challenge and Solutions case scenarios present real-life leadership and management issues you’ll likely face in today’s health care environment.

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This is a handy pocket guide provides nurses with quick reference to key information and a wide variety of topics. Coverage includes organization; cultural, legal, and safety issues; emergency situations; assessment; principles and procedures; notes on disorders by system, and more.Comprehensive coverage to offer security in any hospital settingSuccinct information in boxes, lists etc to facilitate assimilation of information 'on the spot'Attractive page design and well signposted layout to enable quick access to the right informationFlexicover to maintain quality in a clinical setting and when frequently used

This text focuses on the principles, strategies, and techniques of nursing management as they apply to health care settings. The text goes beyond more traditional leadership and management theories and seeks to provide assistance for developing important skills such as communication, recruiting, selecting, motivation of staff, budgeting, risk management and managing conflict. Also included in the text is content on critical thinking, nursing care delivery, research, team building and case management. The authors have drawn on diverse expertise of 28 contributors to give a well-rounded perspective on aspects of nursing management.

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