Full Description
This textbook presents to Canadian nursing students a current, research-based understanding of theory and development aimed at professional nursing competencies. It provides leadership insights rich in self-reflection to serve as the foundation for the development of the knowledge, competencies, and positive attitudes required for leadership. Related to the business of health care, the textbook provides an overview of the knowledge base and the set of competencies required of a nurse manager to deliver effective clinical health services. New nurse graduates will continually experience challenges resulting from dramatic technological development and rapid restructuring of the healthcare delivery system. This textbook helps to ensure that future nurse leaders are both knowledgeable about, and proficient in, the effective leadership practices they will need to meet these challenges. In addition, this textbook helps to prepare the nursing student to challenge the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE).
Contents
Section 1Nurse LeaderChapter 1: Canadian Health Care System: Nurse Leaders' Journey During the Transition to Primary Health CareChapter 2: Primary Health Care: Role of the Nurse LeaderChapter 3: Population Health Approach: Strategies for Nurse LeadersChapter 4: Dynamic Health Care Organizations and the Role of the Nurse LeaderChapter 5: Understanding Organizations and the Process of Change: A Challenge for Nurse LeadersSection 2: Refocusing on the Leadership RoleChapter 6: Nursing Leadership for TodayChapter 7: Nurse Manager: Developing and Utilizing Leadership Competencies in ManagementChapter 8: Professionalism and the Role of the Nurse Leader: Ethical Practice and Knowledge UtilizationChapter 9: Today's Health Care Team and the Role of the Nurse LeaderSection 3: Reassessing Leadership CompetenciesChapter 10: Complexity Interactions for the Nurse Leader: Critical thinking, Decision Making, and Appreciative InquiryChapter 11: Challenging Moments for the Nurse Leader: Conflict Resolution and NegotiationChapter 12: Maximizing the Productivity and Performance of the Nurse Leader: Time Management and DelegationSection 4: Reframing LeadershipChapter 13: Role Transition into Career DevelopmentChapter 14: Current Issues in LeadershipChapter 15: Nursing Leadership: Tomorrow's Vision
