From legal and ethical issues to communication and human relation skills, Leadership and Management in Nursing Fourth Edition details the essentials of nursing practice in the workplace. The first section reflects changes in the health care arena, the interactive processes of leadership, conflict management, and nursing ethics. Section 11 provides an overview of organization and management, including the process of delegation. Section 111 covers managers responsibilities, and the last section, IV, introduces learners to the management of resources.
• Additional Content in Section I, such as the rising cost of health care, the nursing shortage, traits of a leader, and common communication issues
• New Case Studies that relate to current health care trends and issues
• A New Glossary of Terms
• Additional Material in Section III includes content on union activity, collective bargaining, and accountability
• More Exciting Examples and Learner Exercises at the end of each chapter to illustrate and help nursing students foster their understanding of each chapter's concepts