Managerialism and Nursing


Book Description

Managerialism and Nursing examines the effect of new management strategies on nurses, their morale and the profession as a whole. Using an innovative study of nurses conducted by the Royal College of Nursing, Michael Traynor analyses the relationship between nurses and their managers, looking at the contrasting ways in which each group argues its case and presents its identity. Managerialism and Nursing will be stimulating reading for anyone interested in the future of the health service and also serves as a highly readably introduction to postmodern approaches to analysis.




Nursing Management Secrets


Book Description

This book provides a basic overview of key areas that a nurse manager needs to know in order to manage effectively. Beyond literature review and theories, it will provide practical tips from the authors' experience and expertise. New ideas are presented for handling age-old problems as well as for dealing with emerging issues. Examples include office organization, managing change, resource utilization/case management (with a pattern that can be imitated), generation X, and handling multiple departments. The question and answer format provides quick snippets of information directed toward a specific need. Engaging, interactive Q & A format Concise answers with valuable pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" Over 30 succinct chapters written for quick review All the most important, "need-to-know" questions and answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secret Series Thorough, highly detailed index




Leadership and Management in Nursing


Book Description

Utilizing accepted models of leadership, this study places emphasis on legal and ethical issues as well as on improving human relationship skills in the nursing arena. Abundant case studies are provided to help strengthen concepts and teach conflict-resolution solutions and coping mechanisms.




Leadership and Management in Nursing


Book Description

Written for undergraduate courses in nursing leadership and management, this text introduces the relevant principles through case studies and exercises.




Guide to Nursing Management and Leadership


Book Description

This well-respected text teaches nursing students about leadership and the management process and supplies the practicing nurse with practical information about nursing administration. In response to the dramatic changes in health care in recent years, this sixth edition expands both content and focus by discussing delegation, team development, cost containment, health care networks, mergers and acquisitions, community-based practice, and continuous quality improvement. It focuses on current trends that include technology, ethics, diversity, and managed care. (Includes a FREE MERLIN website at:www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Marriner/guide/) Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-526-X




Management and Leadership for Nurse Managers


Book Description

This edition of the highly acclaimed Management and Leadership for Nurse Managers offers theoretical and practical perspectives on the major management functions as they are practiced in today's organizations. The author introduces current and future nurse managers to the challenges of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The most recent research on management theory is incorporated throughout the book in the context of its practical application. New coverage includes total quality management, pay-for-performance, the rising temporary workforce, and downsizing.




Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing


Book Description

This best-selling textbook offers the diverse expertise of business and nursing professionals to guarantee a well-rounded perspective on every aspect of nursing leadership and management.







Dimensions of Nursing Management


Book Description

This book details and explains the nurse manager's tasks in a health service organisation, giving the practitioner and student a solid, in-depth grounding in essential managerial skills. The text deals with: quality assurance and improvement; strategic health and human resources planning; the design and commissioning of health service facilities; group dynamics; labour relations; job evaluation; leadership; staff development; financial management. Appropriate practical examples supplement theory and ensure the relevance of this five-part, multi-authored book which deals with all the basic managerial skills the modern nurse needs to provide a nursing service.




Nursing Management in the New Paradigm


Book Description

This textbook, intended for upper level undergraduate and graduate students in nursing administration, addresses the changing role of professional nurses in the delivery of health services in the United States. The student will be able to examine current health care systems and prepare for changes under health care reform. Each chapter includes theoretical principles, research findings to support practice, practical implementation strategies and examples, and idea generating study questions.