TY - BOOK AU - TI - Nursing leadership, management and professional practice for the LPN/LVN: in nursing school and beyond SN - 9780803619449 AV - RT62.An2(4e) PY - 2005/// CY - Philadelphia PB - Davis company N1 - Content: Historical perspectives and current trends -- caring as a personal and professional behaviour -- understanding the changing roles in nursing -- healthcare environment -- fulfill your role as a student -- the importance of critical thinking -- entry into practice -- employment process -- leadership and management as a professional concept -- communication skills -- considering culture -- understanding benefits of change -- setting meaningful priorities -- welcome to conflict -- dealing with chaos -- ethics and law in nursing management --- understanding use of power -- motivating employees -- team building -- making assignments, counselling and analysing performance -- ER -