This book provides a basic overview of key areas that a nurse manager needs to know in order to manage effectively. Beyond literature review and theories, it will provide practical tips from the authors experience and expertise.
New ideas are presented for handling age-old problems as well as for dealing with emerging issues. Examples include office organization, managing change, resource utilization/case management (with a pattern that can be imitated), generation X, and handling multiple departments. The question and answer format provides quick snippets of information directed toward a specific need.
MANAGEMENT ROLE DIFFERENCES Beginning the New Role Management and Leadership Styles Office Management Time Management Managing Meetings
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING Fitting within the Organization Managing Change Managing Budgets Staffing Budgets Interacting within Management Managed Care Concerns Business Strategy
STAFFING Recruitment and Retention Student Nurse Extern Programs New Graduate Nurses Staff Hiring Orientation and Socialization of New Employees Staff Scheduling Self-Scheduling On-Call Staffing On-going Staff Education and Professional Development Clinical Ladders
DIRECTING AND CONTROLLING Management on a Daily Basis Motivating and Empowering Coaching and Disciplining The Impaired Nurse Leading and Managing a Culturally Diverse Workforce Managing Generation X Employees Negotiation Labor Unions
MEETING STANDARDS Legal Considerations Regulatory Issues Quality Management and Process Improvement Care Management Program:: One Hospitals Success Ethics Applying Research in Practice
RELATED TOPICS Managing Multiple Departments Renovation Projects Managing Your Career Welcoming the Future Been There, Done That
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