Leadership and Management in Nursing

Summary: From legal and ethical issues to communication and human relation skills, Leadership and Management in Nursing, Third Edition details the essentials of nursing practice in the workplace. Part I covers the new health care system, leadership theory, the interactive processes of leadership, and ethics. Part II provides an overview of organization and management. Part III covers managers' responsibilities, and Part IV in...troduces learners to the management of resources. Features Include: NEWmanaged care issues; gender and cultural concerns in the workplace; and the role of informatics in nursing NEW chapter on legal considerations showing the impact on the nursing profession NEW chapter on informatics in nursing NEWMore practical case studies-Derived from real experiences A section on communication strategies for dealing with "difficult" people. Models for managing resources. Additional Resources: NEW Companion Website www.prenhall.com/grohar-murray provides interactive case studies, NCLEX review, links and more. NEW Online Course Management Ask your Prentice Hall Representative or go to www.prenhall.com/demo for more information about the online course management options that accompany Leadership and Management in Nursing, Third Edition. [read more]