Description
Case Applications in Nursing Leadership and Management is a case study book designed to accompany traditional Nursing Leadership and Management texts. While it may also be used as a stand-alone text, it complements existing, traditional books by assisting the user to 1) summarize cogent points discussed in the primary text, 2) by using case studies to determine potential alternatives and outcomes, students are assisted in their critical thinking process and 3) many of the case studies can be utilized by faculty in the evaluation of their students.
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Polifko-Harris (associate dean for Academic and Student affairs, University of Florida) presents cases to use in any nursing leadership and management course, designed to develop critical thinking, problem- solving, and decision-making skills. Real-life scenarios illustrate the depth of analysis needed at the management level, showing how to apply principles of quality management while integrating critical thinking and delivering quality care. Each chapter begins with a summary of concepts presented as a bulleted list, followed by case scenarios, questions, and key points. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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