Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Leadership Responsibilities Al Rundio Kathleen Bradbury-Golas 1
Chapter 2 Quality Improvement Patient Safety, and Risk Management Frances H. Cornelius 33
Chapter 3 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Al Rundio 50
Chapter 4 Systems Thinking William J. Lorman 106
Chapter 5 Strategic Management William J. Lorman 113
Chapter 6 Human Resources William J. Lorman 122
Chapter 7 Cultural and Intergenerational Diversity Virginia "Ginny" Wilson 138
Chapter 8 Ethics in Health Care and Nursing Al Rundio 150
Chapter 9 Budgeting and Financial Management Al Rundio 164
Chapter 10 Health Policy Al Rundio 173
Chapter 11 Career Planning William J. Lorman 177
Chapter 12 Succession Planning Virginia "Ginny" Wilson 186
Chapter 13 Technology Tips for the Nurse Executive Mary Gallagher Gordon 195
Appendix A Nursing Executive: Certification Prep Questions 207
Appendix B Research Question 215
Index 219
