Leadership is central to all aspects of the nursing role, from managing the delivery of high quality care to acting as a role model for best practice. Written specifically for nursing students, this book introduces you to the principles and practice of leadership, management and multi-disciplinary team working.
Key features:
Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards
Introduces the core leadership theory you need to know, using case studies and reflective activities to show how it relates to your practice
Updated throughout, including new activities and discussions of compassionate leadership, interprofessional working frameworks and emotional intelligence.
Builds your understanding of the challenging aspects of leadership including delegation, managing conflict, being assertive and leading service improvement
Chapter 1: Experience of management and leadership
Chapter 2: Frameworks for management and leadership
Chapter 3: Teams and teamwork
Chapter 4: Working with individuals in teams
Chapter 5: Conflict management and negotiation skills
Chapter 6: Coaching, mentoring and clinical supervision
Chapter 7: Improving care and change management
Chapter 8: Creating a learning environment
Chapter 9: Developing confidence as a manager and leader
