eBook Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing Theory and Application 9th Edition By Carol J Huston
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The Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing: Theory and Application (9th Edition) by Carol J. Huston and Bessie L. Marquis balances the foundational principles of management with clinical leadership skills. It employs an active-learning framework featuring case studies and learning exercises to prepare nurses for real-world administrative and leadership challenges. [1, 2, 3, 4]
The extensive topics covered are divided into core operational units and sequential management phases: [1]
1. The Critical Triad (Foundations)
- Cognitive Skills: Decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning.
- Historical & Modern Context: Classical views of management alongside 21st-century leadership theories.
- Professional Accountability: Ethical frameworks, legal and legislative issues, and patient/workplace advocacy. [1]
2. Planning (Strategic & Operational Functions)
- Strategic Directives: Organizational planning and executing planned change.
- Resource Optimization: Time management, fiscal planning, and navigating healthcare reimbursement models.
- Career Lifecycle: Career planning and long-term professional development in nursing. [1, 2]
3. Organizing (Systems & Structures)
- Frameworks: Design of organizational structures and the dynamics of organizational, political, and personal power.
- Care Delivery: Modes of organizing patient care, case management, and differentiated nursing practices. [1, 2]
4. Staffing (Human Resource Management)
- Talent Acquisition: Employee recruitment, selection, placement, and employee onboarding/indoctrination.
- Team Building: Meeting staff socialization needs, role development (preceptors/mentors), and professional staff education.
- Workload Management: Staffing needs, scheduling policies, and balancing nursing care hours with quality outcomes. [1, 2, 3]
5. Directing (Leadership & Workforce Engagement)
- Culture & Communication: Creating a motivating clinical environment, group communication, and organizational team building.
- Task Allocation: Principles and common errors of effective delegation.
- Workplace Dynamics: Conflict resolution, negotiation, addressing workplace violence, collective bargaining, and navigating employment laws. [1, 2]
6. Controlling (Quality & Performance Metrics)
- Patient Safety: Quality control processes, auditing tools, and building a culture of clinical safety.
- Staff Appraisals: Performance management, fairness in evaluation, and managerial coaching.
- Corrective Actions: Managing problem employees, including rule-breakers, marginal employees, and staff experiencing substance use disorders or mental impairment. [1, 2, 3]
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