Take an evidence-based approach that prepares nurses to be leaders at all levels. Learn the skills you need to lead and succeed in the dynamic health care environments in which you will practice. From leadership and management theories through their application, you'll develop the core competences needed to deliver and manage the highest quality care for your patients throughout your nursing career. You'll also be prepared for the initiatives that are transforming the delivery and cost-effectiveness of health care today. New, Updated & Expanded! Content reflecting the evolution of nursing leadership and management and common challenges Updated! "Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes" tables detailing how the chapter content correlates with core competencies, AACN Essentials, 2025 ANA Code of Ethics, and ANA Standards of Practice or Specialty Standards of Practice New! An unfolding Case Study that follows a new nurse manager's journey through different leadership challenges, each episode followed by discussion questions to foster critical thinking and provide opportunities to apply key concepts from the chapter which are reinforced in select learning activities and NCLEX(R)-style review questions. Updated! "Exploring the Evidence" boxes that incorporate current EBP studies Features an evidence-based and best practices approach to develop the skills needed to be effective nurse leaders and managers--from managing patient care to managing staff and organizations. Encompasses quality care initiatives, including those from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report, AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education, and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Report which form the foundation of the content. Discusses the essentials of critical thinking, decision-making and problem solving, including concepts such as SWOT, 2x2 matrix, root-cause analysis, plan-do-study-act, and failure mode and effects analysis. Demonstrates how to manage conflict, manage teams and personnel, utilize change theory, and budget. Uses a consistent pedagogy in each chapter, including key terms, learning outcomes, learning activities, a case study, coverage of evidence, research and best practices, and a chapter summary.
