Part 1 – Theories of Leadership and Management

Chapter 1: Theories and Styles of Leadership

Chapter 2: Theories and Styles of Management

Part 2 – Basic Skills to Creatively Lead and Manage

Chapter 3: Role Transitioning

Chapter 4: Managing Stress

Chapter 5: Managing Time

Chapter 6: Critical Thinking

Chapter 7: Communicating Effectively

Chapter 8: Managing Conflict

Chapter 9: Delegating

Chapter 10: Acting Legally, Ethically and Politically

Part 3 – Advanced Skills Needed to Creatively Lead and Manage

Chapter 11: Motivating and Team Building

Chapter 12: Budgeting and Managing Resources

Chapter 13: Demonstrating Effectiveness and Quality Care

Chapter 14: Managing Change and Innovating

Chapter 15: Using Information Technology

Part 4 – Creatively Managing Human Resources

Chapter 16: Staffing and Retaining Staff

Chapter 17: Recruiting and Interviewing

Chapter 18: Establishing a Healthy Environment

Chapter 19: Developing Staff

Chapter 20: Evaluating Staff Performance and Insuring Quality

Chapter 21: Coaching and Mentoring

Chapter 22: Reducing Workplace Violence

Chapter 23: Planning Succession

Part 5 – Nursing Leaders Speak