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This text provides a framework for the new nurse to launch a position as a leader in an environment that may be stressful and chaotic. Focusing on situations that require thinking about leadership in new and different ways, the text provides case scenarios of real-life situations for discussion. Interactive exercises help fine-tune the reader’s critical thinking of creative solutions that establish a pattern to carry through the first years in practice towards a car… More >>
Handbook of Nursing Leadership: Creative Skills for a Culture of Safety
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#1 by Ann Tomey on February 1, 2010 - 1:47 pm
This book has been written by two doctorally prepared nurses for people transitioning from student to new nurse. The book has six parts and 26 chapters including: Part I Leadership, Part II: A Culture of Safety, Part III: Using Those Communication Skills You learned in Psych Nursing, Part IV: Sticky Wickets: Delegation and Communication, Part V: A Career Trajectory of Leadership, Part VI: Golden Opportunities for Professional Nurses.
Each chapter begins with competencies, usually one rigorous one like “Becoming involved in reviewing and revising, if necessary, the agency policy on reporting errors where I work.” or “Join at least one professional nurse organization.” Subtitles in the narrative are bolded for easy identification of content. Web sites are listed. There are several critical thinking activities at the end of the chapters followed by a list of current references. There are tables, figures that are often work sheets, real-life case studies, and interactive exercises for active learning.
The book addresses leadership, communication skills, delegation, documentation, opportunities, and career tracks. It is 6 by 8 inches making it easy to hold and read. The greatest strengths are the critical thinking and active learning exercises. This book is particularly good for generic nursing students who are about to graduate and become registered nurses.
Rating: 5 / 5