Description
Build a strong foundation in nursing management and leadership with this comprehensive textbook designed for B.Sc. Nursing students and nursing educators. Structured around the contemporary nursing curriculum, the book connects management principles with the practical responsibilities of nurses in healthcare settings.
The book explores the complete management process, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, leading, coordinating, and controlling. It explains how these functions support efficient resource use, effective teamwork, quality improvement, and safe, patient-centered care.
Readers will also find focused coverage of nursing service planning, hospital organization, delegation, staffing and workforce development, leadership, organizational behavior, human relations, financial management, nursing informatics, and information management. The financial management section highlights responsible resource utilization, budgeting, accountability, and sustainability, while the broader curriculum addresses educational institutions and their administration.
The book also addresses professional considerations and advancement, including continuing nursing education, career pathways, research, public health, administration, education, informatics, emerging nursing roles, and professional organizations.
A useful academic reference for nursing students, educators, and professionals seeking a structured understanding of healthcare management, leadership, and professional development.
