Leading and Managing in Canadian Nursing

Part 1. Core concepts. Leading managing and following
Patient focus
Developin the role of leader
Developing the role of manager
Legal issues
Ethical issues
Making decisions and solving problems
Health care organizations
Understanding and designing organizational structures
Cultural diversity in health care
Power, politics and influence
Part 2. Managing resources. Caring, communicating, and managing with technology
Managing costs and budgets
Care delivery strategies
Staffing and scheduling
Selecting, developming, and evaluating staff
Part 3. Chaning the status quo. Strategic planning and goal setting
Leading change
Building teams through communication and partnerships
Collective nursing advocacy
Managing quailty and risk
Translating research into practice
Part 4. Interpersonal and personal skills. Understanding and resolving conflict
Managing personal/personnel problems
Workplace violence and incivility
Practising and leading in interdisciplinary settings
Role transition
Self-management: stress and time
Managing your career
Thriving for the future

Leading and Managing in Canadian Nursing, First Edition offers an innovative approach to leadership and managing by merging theory, research, and practical application to better prepare students for their transition to the practice environment. This cutting-edge text is organized around the issues that are central to the success of Canadian nurses in today's constantly changing health care environment, including cultural diversity, resource management, advocacy, patient safety, delegation, and communication. Separate chapters on legal and ethical issues emphasize the importance of each withi