Anderson, Mary Ann, 1946-2011.

Nursing leadership, management, and professional practice for the LPN/LVN : in nursing school and beyond / Mary Ann Anderson. - Fourth Edition - Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Co., c2009. - viii, 360 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Historical perspective and current trends -- Caring as a personal and professional behavior -- Understanding the changing roles in nursing -- Healthcare environment -- Fulfill your role as a student -- The importance of critical thinking -- Entry into practice -- Employment process -- Leadership and management as a professional concept -- Communication skills in leadership and management -- Considering culture -- Understanding benefits of change -- Establishing meaningful priorities -- Welcome to conflict -- Dealing with chaos -- Ethics and law in nursing management -- Understanding use of power -- Motivating employees -- Team building -- Making assignments, counseling, and analyzing performance.

978-0-8036-1944-9 0-8036-1944-8

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Practical nursing--Outlines, syllabi, etc.
Nursing services--Administration--Outlines, syllabi, etc.
Nursing, Practical--organization & administration.
Leadership.
Nurse Administrators.
Nursing Services--organization & administration.
Vocational Guidance.

RT62 / .A53 2009

DC 610.730693 / An2n