Ward Sister's Survival Guide

by Elizabeth Horne MA (Author), Tracy Cowan BA (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1992

  $3.79

  The second edition of this book aims to serve as a valuable reference source for all nurses with direct clinical management responsibility. Practical in its approach, it covers a range of different areas of ward and staff management in addition to practical and interpersonal skills. Addressed are both managerial and professional issues. The main focus on the new second edition is on the skills required for effective management, including teamwork, interpersonal skills, quality assurance, legal and ethical issues, recruiting and managing staff, and product appraisal. Professional issues such as career development, managing stress and aggression and resource management are also covered.