This new approach to leadership focuses on how students can develop leadership skills right from the start of their nursing programme through to transitioning to their first role. The book first takes students through the underpinning knowledge and theory and then through practical skills to help them understand all aspects of leadership and how it is a key component of providing quality care to patients in a range of environments and settings. Real stories from nursing leaders, practitioners and students are included to inspire students and show them how they can impact positively on practice, whatever level they are working at.
Key features include:
Real life focus, grounded in everyday practice, with lots of case studies and examples to help students see how theory relates to practice
Activities to help students reflect about their own practice, and about themselves as leaders
Video interviews with nurse leaders and students on the companion website
Further reading and links to journal articles in both the book and the companion website help students delve deeper and prepare for assessments.
Introduction: the book roadmap and core skills for leadership - Ruth Taylor and Brian Webster-Henderson
PART ONE: KNOWLEDGE AND THEORY
Chapter 1: The context of leadership in practice - Annette Thomas-Gregory
Chapter 2: Nursing leadership in organisations: Theory and practice - Alison Crombie and Gayle Garland
Chapter 3: Policy perspective: students as the future generation of leaders - Lizzie Jelfs
Chapter 4: Leadership and inter-professional practice - Tim Bryson
Chapter 5: Leadership from the perspective of the public - Stephen Tee
Chapter 6: Global issues for nursing leadership - Mary Gobbi
PART TWO: SKILLS, APPROACHES AND STYLES
Chapter 7: The coaching leader - Brian Webster, Gillian McCready and Sandra Cairncross
Chapter 8: Networking and leadership - Ruth Taylor and Susan Tokley
Chapter 9: Preparation for transition to leadership in qualified practice - Jayne Donaldson and Mike Sabin
Chapter 10: Harnessing your skills as a future leader: Role models in action - Brian Webster-Henderson
Chapter 11: The student nurse as leader - Ruth Taylor
Epilogue: Personal reflections - Brian Webster-Henderson and Ruth Taylor
