Full Description
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.Engaging, interactive Q & A formatConcise answers with valuable pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets"Over 30 succinct chapters written for quick reviewAll the most important, "need-to-know" questions and answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secret SeriesThorough, highly detailed index
Contents
MANAGEMENT ROLE DIFFERENCESBeginning the New RoleManagement and Leadership StylesOffice ManagementTime ManagementManaging MeetingsPLANNING AND ORGANIZINGFitting within the OrganizationManaging ChangeManaging BudgetsStaffing BudgetsInteracting within ManagementManaged Care ConcernsBusiness StrategySTAFFINGRecruitment and RetentionStudent Nurse Extern ProgramsNew Graduate NursesStaff HiringOrientation and Socialization of New EmployeesStaff SchedulingSelf-SchedulingOn-Call StaffingOn-going Staff Education and Professional DevelopmentClinical LaddersDIRECTING AND CONTROLLINGManagement on a Daily BasisMotivating and EmpoweringCoaching and DiscipliningThe Impaired NurseLeading and Managing a Culturally Diverse WorkforceManaging Generation X EmployeesNegotiationLabor UnionsMEETING STANDARDSLegal ConsiderationsRegulatory IssuesQuality Management and Process ImprovementCare Management Program: One Hospital's SuccessEthicsApplying Research in PracticeRELATED TOPICSManaging Multiple DepartmentsRenovation ProjectsManaging Your CareerWelcoming the FutureBeen There, Done That
