Management and Leadership in Nursing and Health Care: An Experiential Approach, 2nd Edition

Designated a Doody's Core Title!This book presents the basics of leadership and management for nurses -- what is essential in order to effectively motivate and educate individuals to achieve the set goals of a group, team, or organization in health care. The basic components of management and leadership theory are described, such as effective communication, analyzing a problem, conflict resolution, and time management. Extensive simulation exercises provide learners with an opportunity to observe, experience, and carry out new behaviors in a safe environment. The book and exercises are designed for use in both self-learning and classroom environments.

About the Author

Elaine La Monica Rigolosi, EdD, JD, FAAN, is Professor of Education and Program Coordinator of the Executive Program for Nurses, and is a past Chair of the Department of Organization and Leadership at Teacher's College, Columbia University.