Advancing Organizations by Exemplary Nursing Leadership

Preface
List of Contributors

 Part 1—Foundations of Effective Leadership

 Chapter 1. Beginning the Journey

Diane Whitehead

• Introduction
• Leadership by Storytelling
• Reflective Inquiry
• Clinical Leadership
• Application Questions
• References

Chapter 2. Context for Leading

George A. Zangaro and Dorothy Dulko

• Introduction
• Leadership Theories
• Leadership Styles
• Summary
• Discussion
• Application
• References

Chapter 3. Using Evidence to Improve Practice

Hazel A. Dennison

• Introduction
• Defining Research, EBP, and QI: What is Research?
• Quantitative Research
• Defining Research, EBP, and QI: What is EBP?
• Defining Research, EBP, and QI: What is QI?
• Creating a Culture to Promote Scholarly Inquiry
• Protection of Human Subjects
• Summary
• References

 Part 2—Leading Nurses to Thrive

 Chapter 4. Leading as Nurses

Bobbie Sue (Susie) Whitworth and Mary A. Bemker

• Introduction
• General Definition of Leadership
• Leadership in Nursing
• Developing Self-Awareness for the Nurse Leader
• Emotional Intelligence
• Application of Emotional Intelligence
• What is Work-life Balance?
• Preparation of Leadership at the Organizational Level
• Reflections
• References

 Chapter 5. Nursologists can be Transformational Leaders

Jacqueline Fawcett

• Leadership is a Core Competency of Registered Nurses
• Nursologists can be Transformational Leaders
• References

 Chapter 6. Inspiring Others

Sandy M. Olguin

• Introduction
• Finding a Mentor
• Creating a Mentorship Agreement
• Building Consensus and Conflict Resolution
• Summary
• References

Chapter 7. Social Justice and the Nurse Leader

Julian L. Gallegos and Pamela M. Karagory

• Introduction
• Historical Perspective
• Geographical and Socioeconomic Status
• Generational Differences
• Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
• Diversity through Nurse Leadership
• Social Justice
• Growing a Diverse Nursing Workforce
• Summary
• References

 Part 3—Leading for Quality and Safety

 Chapter 8. Clinical Practice Leadership

Corinne Romano

• Introduction
• Care Delivery Systems
• Home Health
• International Council of Nurses
• Conclusion
• Discussion
• Application
• References

 Chapter 9. Quality and Safety Leadership

Barbara A. Niedz

• Introduction
• Introduction to Leadership and Quality
• Economy of Scale
• Theories and Conceptual Models Framing Quality Initiatives
• The Importance of Data and Data Management
• QI and Advanced Nursing Practice
• Summary
• References

Chapter 10. Health Policy, Regulation, and Compliance

Robin E. Squellatti

• Introduction
• Health Policy
• A Review of the US Congress
• How a Bill Becomes a Law
• Advocating for a Bill
• Examples of Health Care Laws
• Story: A Staffer in Senator Inouye’s Office
• Healthcare Regulation in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• Compliance Assurance
• Risk Management
• References

 Part 4—Leading the Organization

 Chapter 11. Healthy Work Environments

Camille McNicholas and Mary A. Bemker

• Introduction
• Staff Engagement
• Training and Retention
• Followership
• Creating and Fostering Effective Teams
• References

 Chapter 12. Personnel Issues

Colleen Crosby

• Introduction
• Workplace Violence
• Reflections
• References

Chapter 13. Laws and Regulations

Kristi Harral

• Introduction
• The Americans with Disabilities Act
• Civil Rights
• Summary
• References

 Chapter 14. Community in Society and Within Organizations

Jennie Pattison and Mary A. Bemker

• Introduction
• Community Leadership Framework
• References

 Part 5—Fiscal Leadership

 Chapter 15. Fiscal Planning

Jennifer G. Carrol

• Introduction
• Why is Fiscal Planning Such an Important Skill for Nurse Leaders?
• Components of Fiscal Planning for Nursing Leaders
• Conclusion
• References

 Chapter 16. Financial Accountability

Christine Ralyea

• Introduction
• Key Points—Glossary of Terms
• American Organization of Nurse Leader Financial Competencies
• Revenue Cycle and Management
• Expense Management
• Fiscal Budget Development
• Financial Aspects on Decision Making
• Understanding Operations and Budget Statements
• Capital Budget
• Value Based Purchase Impact on Finances
• Summary
• References

 Chapter 17. Fiscal Management Through Quality Improvement

Barbra A. Niedz

• Introduction
• Fiscal Management Through Quality Improvement
• The Relationship of the Cost of Care to the Quality of Care
• Value-Based Purchasing
• Managing Care
• Fiscal Responsibility and the DNP Project
• Summary
• References

Part 6—Maintaining the Leadership Vision

Chapter 18. Creating the Future for Nursing

Marcie Rutherford

• Introduction
• Tomorrow’s Nursing Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Short Term Goals: Developing Today’s Leaders
• Long-term Goals: Assuring Tomorrow’s Secession of Leaders
• Conclusion
• Quality and Safety: Lessons for Improvement
• References

Chapter 19. New and Projected Healthcare Trends: Leading from the Future

Park S. Balevre

• Introduction
• Bloom’s Taxonomy Level
• Reflection Boxes
• Leading from the Future of Technology
• International Focus for Future Leadership in Nursing
• Trending Models for Leading into the Future
• Summary
• References
• Toolkit
• Story/Vignette Boxes

Index