TY - BOOK AU - Sullivan,Eleanor J. TI - Becoming influential: a guide for nurses SN - 0130485195 AV - RT86 .S85 2004 PY - 2004/// CY - Upper Saddle River, N.J. PB - Prentice Hall KW - Nursing KW - Psychological aspects KW - Influence (Psychology) KW - Practice KW - Communication in nursing KW - organization & administration KW - Career Mobility KW - Communication KW - Interpersonal Relations KW - Power (Psychology) N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Contents Part I Understanding influence 1. What is influence and why do I need it? 2. Rules of the game 3. Understanding and using your power 4. The power of image 5. Communicating effectively 6. Why politics? Part II Using influence 7. Setting goals and making things happen 8. Making connections and building coalitions 9. Negotiating for what you want 10. Dealing with difficult people and situations Part III Putting influence to work 11. Telling nursing's story 12. Managing your career 13. (Nursing) practice makes perfect 14. Preparing your successors 15. Leaving your legacy ER -