Nursing Leadership, Management, and Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN 7th Edition by Tamara Dahlkemper (2021)

Nursing Leadership, Management, and Professional Practice for the LPN/LVN, Seventh Edition by Tamara R. Dahlkemper is the essential leadership and management text for practical and vocational nursing students, published by F.A. Davis Company in February 2021. Rated 4.8 stars by 78 reviewers, this text is designed to prepare LPN/LVN students for the expanded leadership and management roles they will fulfill in today's complex and rapidly changing healthcare environments.

In today's healthcare environment, the responsibilities and clinical practice of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses have expanded far beyond those of traditional settings. This text builds the knowledge needed to assume leadership and management roles and to confidently navigate increasingly complex care environments. The unique LPN/LVN Connections features, design, organization, and easy-to-read writing style guide students every step of the way — helping them successfully transition from student to professional while maintaining a focus on the humanistic aspects of caring.

Key topics include: leadership and management theories, organizational structures in healthcare, communication and delegation, team building, conflict resolution, time management, legal and ethical issues in LPN/LVN practice, cultural diversity in care, quality improvement, documentation and informatics, financial and resource management, and professional development. An essential resource for students in LPN and LVN programs preparing for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination and the transition to professional nursing practice.