Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book introduces students to the principles and practice of leadership, management and team working. It uses students′ own values and experience of leadership as a framework through which to learn about the topic, covering the core theory in straight-forward language and relating it to practice through multiple case studies and activities.

Leadership is central to all aspects of the nursing role, from managing the delivery of high quality care to acting as a role model for best practice. Written specifically for nursing students, this book introduces you to the principles and practice of leadership, management and multi-disciplinary team working.

Key features:

• Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards
• Introduces the core leadership theory you need to know, using case studies and reflective activities to show how it relates to your practice
• Updated throughout, including new activities and discussions of compassionate leadership, interprofessional working frameworks and emotional intelligence.
• Builds your understanding of the challenging aspects of leadership including delegation, managing conflict, being assertive and leading service improvement