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Understanding Leadership for Nursing Associates
- Hazel Cowls - University of Plymouth, UK
- Sarah Tobin - University of Plymouth, UK
- Natalie Cusack - University of Plymouth, UK
Courses:
Leadership in Nursing
Leadership in Nursing
January 2024 | 200 pages | Learning Matters
Demonstrating leadership is entwined with many aspects of the nursing associate role. It is found in your workload management, prioritisation and delegation. It is found in the way you contribute to your team and supervise others. It is found in the way you deliver care and implement quality improvement. In short, understanding leadership is key to your future career. This book offers a first step into the world of leadership. Introducing the theory and principles of leadership you need to know, it shows you how to apply them to your every day role and build confidence in yourself as a leader.
Key features
- Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018)
- Explains the theory and principles of leadership in clear, straightforward language
- Case studies and activities illustrate leadership across a range of scenarios and care settings
- Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role
Key features
- Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018)
- Explains the theory and principles of leadership in clear, straightforward language
- Case studies and activities illustrate leadership across a range of scenarios and care settings
- Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role
Chapter 1: Leadership and the role of the Nursing Associate
Chapter 2: What is leadership theory and change management?
Chapter 3: Understanding those interpersonal skills required to provide leadership across multiple settings
Chapter 4: Understanding and applying the principles of human and environmental factors in relation to leadership
Chapter 5: Understanding data and information for effective care and leadership
Chapter 6: Understanding prioritisation, workload, and delegation
Chapter 7: Understanding how to monitor and review quality of care
Chapter 8: Understanding compassionate leadership
Excellent book. Pity the e-version is only available through a hefty subscription.
Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth University
December 16, 2023