The Essentials of Nursing Leadership

Ruth Taylor is a Professor of Nursing and Deputy Dean at Anglia Ruskin University. She had previously worked at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen for fifteen years. Her research and policy expertise relates to the student experience with a particular focus on the selection of student nurses and midwives. Her teaching expertise lies in clinical leadership, research (particularly in relation to qualitative research and case study research) and professional practice for compassionate care. In addition, she supervises students from undergraduate to doctoral levels. She has published and presented internationally. Ruth peer reviews and sits on editorial boards for a number of journals.

Introduction: the book roadmap and core skills for leadership - Ruth Taylor and Brian Webster-Henderson PART ONE: KNOWLEDGE AND THEORY Chapter 1: The context of leadership in practice - Annette Thomas-Gregory Chapter 2: Nursing leadership in organisations: Theory and practice - Alison Crombie and Gayle Garland Chapter 3: Policy perspective: students as the future generation of leaders - Lizzie Jelfs Chapter 4: Leadership and inter-professional practice - Tim Bryson Chapter 5: Leadership from the perspective of the public - Stephen Tee Chapter 6: Global issues for nursing leadership - Mary Gobbi PART TWO: SKILLS, APPROACHES AND STYLES Chapter 7: The coaching leader - Brian Webster, Gillian McCready and Sandra Cairncross Chapter 8: Networking and leadership - Ruth Taylor and Susan Tokley Chapter 9: Preparation for transition to leadership in qualified practice - Jayne Donaldson and Mike Sabin Chapter 10: Harnessing your skills as a future leader: Role models in action - Brian Webster-Henderson Chapter 11: The student nurse as leader - Ruth Taylor Epilogue: Personal reflections - Brian Webster-Henderson and Ruth Taylor

'This contemporary book is a breath of fresh air and a must read for those studying nursing. The range of theories and concepts are presented in a clear and accessible manner as well as activities to support learning throughout. This is a helpful and excellent resource and great piece of work.' -- Irene Kennedy 'An innovative and contemporary text on leadership in Nursing that is aimed directly at the nursing student. Written in the context of the student as a leader and using real life experiences, it guides the student in their exploration of leadership.' -- Stephanie Dunleavy 'A very good book on leadership for undergraduate nursing and midwifery students. It deals with key leadership concepts such as context policy, inter-professional, public and global issues. These are particularly relevant in today's healthcare climate. Part 2 considers different leadership approaches culminating in a novel and unique perspective on the nursing student as leader.' -- Mary Casey