Main description:

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:

o Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards

o Introduces the core leadership theory you need to know, using case studies and reflective activities to show how it relates to your practice

o Updated throughout including new content on the impact of COVID-19 and increased coverage of emotional intelligence and resilience

o Builds your understanding of the challenging aspects of leadership including managing conflict, being assertive and leading service improvement

Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1: Experience of management and leadership
Chapter 2: Frameworks for management and leadership
Chapter 3: Teams and team work
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
Glossary