Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management

Examines and differentiates the basic concepts of leadership and management. The book uses case studies and examples to illustrate the application of concepts to practise in today's healthcare environment, and introduces important issues and trends in nursing. Topics include delegation, personal career development and time management. The book uses examples from acute and long-term care to illustrate important concepts. It defines motivation, communication and conflict resolution concepts and shows the student how to effectively use these principles in the workplace.