About This Text

This award-winning* text helps emerging and experienced nurse leaders master the competencies needed to lead in complex health organizations. The fourth edition adds access to contemporary thinking from leaders in multiple fields (TED talks, blogs, podcasts), embraces global perspectives, and expands its focus on leading within complex systems. Content integrates current legislation, the Quintuple Aim, and AONE competencies, with attention to patient safety benchmarks, health disparities, workforce issues, and patient and consumer satisfaction. Practical guidance covers strategic planning, practice-model design and evaluation, building cohesive teams, and leading across systems to improve outcomes.

*AJN Book of the Year Winner (Leadership and Management)

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What’s New in the Fourth Edition

• More complex case studies and scenarios across varied roles and settings


• Access to thought leaders via TED talks, blogs, podcasts, and other media


• Expanded role of nurse leaders working across diverse communities and constituencies (including legislators)


• Written to appeal to multiple pathways, including BSN-to-DNP students


• Leadership during COVID-19 illustrated with vivid cases


• Increased focus on developing leadership skills in clinical roles


• New crisis-management examples from a leadership perspective

Why Students Love This Text

• Outlines key leadership competencies for complex organizations


• Addresses healthcare economics and finance and key population health strategies


• “Leadership in Action” vignettes show real-world application


• Examines the transition of APRNs into leadership roles


• Each chapter includes learning objectives, reflection questions, quotations from noted leaders, and resources for further learning

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