Summary
Contents
Subject index
Key Concepts in Nursing provides a much needed guide to the central topics and debates which shape nursing theory, policy and contemporary practice. From assessment to ethics, and leadership to risk management, the book offers a comprehensive yet concise guide to the professional field.Each entry features: " a snapshot definition of the concept" a broader discussion addressing the main issues and links to practice" key points relevant to the entry" case studies to illustrate the application to practice" examples of further reading.Highly readable, with clear indexing and cross referencing, this is an ideal book for trainees to turn to for learning more about key issues in nursing practice and education. It meets the validation requirements of all training programmes and will also be invaluable for nurses continuing their professional education, those returning to practice and for mentoring.
Leadership
Leadership
Definition
A particular feature of the development of organisational theory during the post-war period has been the emergence of leadership as a distinct entity from that of management. At the beginning of this period, Bennis (1959) was to define leadership as a process in which subordinates are influenced to ...
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