Nursing leadership, management, and professional practice for the LPN/LVN in nursing school and beyond/ Mary Ann Anderson.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents
Unit One
The Nursing Profession in Today's Healthcare Environment
Chapter 1. Historical Perspective and Current Trends
The Beginning of Nursing
The Dark Ages and the Introduction of Christianity
The Renaissance Period
Era of Industrialization
Healthcare in the United States
The Beginning of Modern Nursing
History of the Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse
Current Trends and Issues
Chapter 2. Caring as a Personal and Professional Behavior
What Is Caring?
Applying Caring Theory in Your Personal Life
Understanding Nursing Models
Applying Caring Theory in Your Professional Life
Setting Priorities Using Transpersonal Caring
Caring for Family and Significant Others
Caring Includes Everyone
Personal Motivation
Chapter 3. Understanding the Changing Roles in Nursing
Paradigm Thinking Defined
Critical Thinking Concepts
Theoretical Frameworks for Management
The Basic Principle of Patient Advocacy
Chapter 4. Healthcare Environment
Healthcare Systems
Roles and Tasks of the Licensed Practical Nurse in the Healthcare System
Eight Roles of the Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare Agencies
Unit Two
From Student to Nurse
Chapter 5. Fulfill Your Role as a Student
Knowing Yourself and Understanding Nurses' Ways of Knowing
Learning in the Classroom
You as a Student in the Clinical Area
Communication in the Clinical Setting
Successful Study Strategies
Understanding Test Questions
Managing Test Anxiety
Writing Successful Papers
Conclusion
Chapter 6. The Importance of Critical Thinking
What Is Critical Thinking?
Thorough Thinking
Thorough or Critical Thinking as Applied to Science
Thorough or Critical Thinking as Applied to Nursing
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Chapter 7. Entry into Practice
Nurse Practice Act
Finding the Perfect Job
Mentoring
Other Strategies
Chapter 8. Employment Process
Employer Expectations
Application Process
Letter of Termination
Chapter 9. Leadership and Management as a Professional Concept
Leadership Versus Management
Historical Overview of Nursing Leadership and Management Roles
Where Is the Licensed Practical Nurse in this Historical Picture?
Leadership Styles
What Type of Leader Are You?
Chapter 10. Communication Skills in Leadership and Management
Communicating as a Student
Types of Communication
Communication in the Clinical Setting
What Is Successful Communication?
Failed Communication
Assertive Communication
Aggressive Communication
Passive Communication
Passive-Aggressive Communication
Other Forms of Communication
Chapter 11. Considering Cultural Diversity
What Is Culture?
Population Mosaic of the United States
Personal Cultural Awareness
How to Develop Culturally Competent Care
Barriers to Cultural Competency
Common Ethnic Groups in the United States
Cultural Assessment
Nurse Managers and Culture
Chapter 12. Understanding Benefits of Change
What Is Change?
Effective Decision Making During Change Process
Kurt Lewin's Change Theory
Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse as Change Agent
Transitions
Final Thoughts
Chapter 13. Welcome to Conflict
How Conflict Occurs
Truth about Conflict
Causes of Conflict
Role of Licensed Practical Nurses
Transactional Approach to Conflict Management
Other Important Skills
Chapter 14. Dealing with Chaos
Understanding the Changes
Understanding Newtonian Physics or the Scientific Age
Understanding Quantum Physics or the New Science
Chaos Theory
Strange Attractor
Delegation
Are You Ready?
Chapter 15. Ethics and Law in Nursing Management
Personal Values
Understanding Ethics
Legal Issues
Nurse Practice Act
Understanding the Law
Legal Issues Specific to Nursing
Safeguards
Chapter 16. Understanding Use of Power
What Is Power?
Types of Power
Power and the Role of Licensed Practical Nurses
Positive and Negative Uses of Power
Empowerment
Powerlessness
Conclusion
Chapter 17. Motivating Employees
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Revisited
Oppressed Group Behavior
Theories of Motivation
Creating a Motivating Environment
Chapter 18. Team Building
Understanding Characteristics of a Team
Stages of Team Development
Group Norms
Understanding the Value of Team Concepts
Conclusion
Chapter 19. Making Assignments, Counseling, and Analyzing Performance
Leader, Manager, or Both
Making Assignments
Sharing Information with Staff Members
Coaching
Performance Analysis