The Essentials of Nursing Leadership

Ruth Taylor is a Professor of Nursing and Deputy Dean at Anglia Ruskin University. She had previously worked at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen for fifteen years. Her research and policy expertise relates to the student experience with a particular focus on the selection of student nurses and midwives. Her teaching expertise lies in clinical leadership, research (particularly in relation to qualitative research and case study research) and professional practice for compassionate care. In addition, she supervises students from undergraduate to doctoral levels. She has published and presented internationally. Ruth peer reviews and sits on editorial boards for a number of journals.

• Introduction: the book roadmap and core skills for leadership - Ruth Taylor and Brian Webster-HendersonPART ONE: KNOWLEDGE AND THEORYChapter 1: The context of leadership in practice - Annette Thomas-GregoryChapter 2: Nursing leadership in organisations: Theory and practice - Alison Crombie and Gayle GarlandChapter 3: Policy perspective: students as the future generation of leaders - Lizzie JelfsChapter 4: Leadership and inter-professional practice - Tim BrysonChapter 5: Leadership from the perspective of the public - Stephen TeeChapter 6: Global issues for nursing leadership - Mary GobbiPART TWO: SKILLS, APPROACHES AND STYLESChapter 7: The coaching leader - Brian Webster, Gillian McCready and Sandra CairncrossChapter 8: Networking and leadership - Ruth Taylor and Susan TokleyChapter 9: Preparation for transition to leadership in qualified practice - Jayne Donaldson and Mike SabinChapter 10: Harnessing your skills as a future leader: Role models in action - Brian Webster-HendersonChapter 11: The student nurse as leader - Ruth TaylorEpilogue: Personal reflections - Brian Webster-Henderson and Ruth Taylor

′This contemporary book is a breath of fresh air and a must read for those studying nursing. The range of theories and concepts are presented in a clear and accessible manner as well as activities to support learning throughout. This is a helpful and excellent resource and great piece of work.′