Sullivan, Eleanor J., 1938-

Becoming influential : a guide for nurses / Eleanor J. Sullivan. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, c2004. - xiii, 175 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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.


0130485195 9780130485199

2002156424


Nursing--Psychological aspects.
Influence (Psychology)
Nursing--Practice.
Communication in nursing.
Nursing--organization & administration.
Career Mobility.
Communication.
Interpersonal Relations.
Power (Psychology)

RT86 / .S85 2004

WY 16 S949b 2004