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A Charge Nurse's Guide Navigating the Path of Leadership Cathy Leary & Scott J. Allen Secure Transaction or call toll free 1(800)247-6553 Price: $22.95 Shipping & Handling Rates Shipping and Handling Rates ------------------- Standard - $4.50 + $1.00/item Ground - $6.00 + $1.00/item 2nd Day - $14.00 + $5.00/item 1st Day - $35.00 + $10.00/item INTL. FC - $12.00 per item INTL. PM - $26.00 per item 143 pages | ISBN: 0-9773726-0-X

Summary

A charge nurse must perform a skillful balancing act each day. They are responsible for many things - managing the patients' medications, treatments, and activities of daily living, managing information so that it is available to the right people at the right time, managing schedules of diagnostic and treatment procedures handled by other departments to fit into the patient's day, managing orientation of a new employee, documenting the status and the care given to the patients, and, of course, managing their time so they can accomplish this and more in the hours allotted. This balancing act is one of the most important things to learn. It can be overwhelming and, at first, may even seem impossible.

This fun and interactive book will provide you, the charge nurse, with some of the tools needed to successfully navigate the path of leadership. The book is filled with inspirational stories, quotes, case studies, helpful hints, self assessments and numerous tips and techniques for success. Most important, the book may serve several purposes. It may serve as a guide for a discussion group, help individuals reflect on their work or simply provide a seasoned charge nurse with additional resources for investigation.

About the Authors

Cathy Leary holds a BA in Psychology, MS in Nursing Administration, and a nursing diploma. She is certified as an Advanced Nursing Administrator. She has served in many nursing roles from bedside nurse to chief operating officer in the acute care setting. Experience has taught her that effective charge nurses and other nurse leaders are the key to high quality healthcare.

Scott J. Allen is a PhD in Leadership and Change. He holds a BS in Family Social Sciences and a MA in Human Resource Development. His area of study is leadership development and he has worked in higher education and healthcare. Scott lives in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife Jessica and is involved in the American Society for Training & Development, the Organization Development Connection and LeaderShape.