Leadership and Nursing [Paperback]

This timely volume introduces the concept of leadership in an approachable and user-friendly manner. Theories and models of leadership are placed in a specific and recognisable nursing context. Ways of recognising and developing effective leadership are discussed.

Like the other volumes in the series, this one invites self-study and reader participation, thereby rendering accessible a potentially daunting subject.This timely volume introduces the concept of leadership in an approachable and user-friendly manner. Theories and models of leadership are placed in a specific and recognisable nursing context. Ways of recognising and developing effective leadership are discussed.

Like the other volumes in the series, this one invites self-study and reader participation, thereby rendering accessible a potentially daunting subject.

The Development of Theories of Leadership.- Interpretations of Leadership.- Interpersonal Skills and Leadership.- Leadership and Nursing.- The Story So Far.-? Traditional Attitudes and Socialisation .-? Motivation.-? Leadership Today.- Vision Foresight, Insight and Dreams.

JUNE GIRVIN MSc, RGN, DMS is Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England. She is the author of numerous articles and a book Standard Setting which was published by Macmillan in 1995.Provides an accessible and informative exploration of leadership within nursing
Can be used for either self-study or class teaching