- Publisher : LWW
- Publication date : January 18, 2023
- Edition : Eleventh, North American
- Language : English
- Print length : 768 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1975193067
- ISBN-13 : 978-1975193065
- Item Weight : 3 pounds
- Dimensions : 7 x 1.4 x 9.9 inches
FAQ:
1. Who is this book best suited for?
This book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate nursing students, as well as new nurse leaders and nurse managers preparing for leadership roles in clinical, academic, or community healthcare settings.
2. Is this book commonly required for nursing leadership courses?
Yes. It is one of the most widely adopted textbooks for nursing leadership and management courses in nursing education programs across North America.
3. Does this edition reflect current healthcare challenges?
Absolutely. The 11th Edition includes updated content on COVID-19’s impact on healthcare, patient and worker safety, healthcare reform, supply chain management, ransomware attacks, workplace violence, and substance use disorder in nursing.
4. How does this book help students with limited real-world leadership experience?
The book uses case studies, simulations, and active learning exercises to help students experience real leadership and management scenarios before entering high-stakes clinical environments.
5. Does the book cover both leadership and management skills?
Yes. It clearly explains the differences and connections between leadership roles and management functions, including conflict resolution, staffing, delegation, collaboration, and decision-making.
6. Is this book aligned with current nursing education standards?
Yes. This edition includes crosswalk tables aligned with AACN Essentials (2021) and updated ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ensuring curriculum alignment.
7. Are topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion covered?
Yes. The updated edition emphasizes social justice, diversity, inclusion, equity, and ethical decision-making in today’s nursing workplace.
8. Does this book include learning resources or exercises?
Yes. It contains hundreds of experiential learning activities, and additional student and instructor resources are available to support course success.
9. Is this book useful for nurses already in leadership roles?
Yes. Practicing nurses and nurse managers can use it as a practical reference for leadership strategies, problem-solving, staffing, and organizational management.
10. Is this edition worth buying over older editions?
Yes. The 11th Edition includes significant updates, streamlined content, and new clinical priorities, making it far more relevant than previous editions.
