Description

Notes On Nursing Leadership is a short introductory text on leadership written for nurses at the start of their careers. Its official title is Notes On… Nursing Leadership, 1st Edition, by Alison H. James and David Stanley, published by Wiley-Blackwell in February 2024 (160 pages in print). The publisher presents it as a concise introductory text for undergraduate and trainee nurses that links current key debates in leadership to nursing. It is designed to be read quickly, not to replace a full management textbook.

Who Notes On Nursing Leadership is for

• Undergraduate nursing students meeting leadership as a module or assessment topic for the first time.
• Trainee and nursing associate students who want a compact overview before placements.
• Newly registered nurses stepping into roles where they coordinate care, delegate or support students.
• Practice educators looking for a short, accessible text to recommend.

Leadership is easier to understand once your clinical foundations are in place. Our guide to nursing textbooks for students suggests how to combine core texts with shorter topic books like this one.

What the book covers

Based on its title and the publisher’s description, Notes On Nursing Leadership introduces leadership as it applies to everyday nursing: what leadership means for nurses at every level, not only for managers, and how current debates in the field connect with practice. As a concise text, it favours clear explanations over exhaustive detail, which makes it a good starting point before deeper reading.

The detailed chapter list is visible in the online FlipBook preview on this page; check it against your module outline before buying.

About this 1st Edition

This page offers the 1st Edition, published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2024. Being a recent first edition, it reflects how the authors frame nursing leadership today. As with any course text, confirm with your module lead which books are on the reading list and whether a specific edition is expected.

How to study leadership with a short text

1. Read one section before each placement shift. Then watch for examples of the ideas in action on the ward and note them down.
2. Link theory to your reflections. Use the concepts from Notes On Nursing Leadership to structure reflective writing about situations you observed or led.
3. Check the professional expectations. In the UK, the Nursing and Midwifery Council includes leading and managing care in its standards for registered nurses; compare them with what you read.

Leadership assignments are usually essays; our guide on writing a literature review helps when you need to bring in published evidence.

Format, preview and access

Wondering which eBook format works best for you? Read how to choose medical eBooks.

Further reading after Notes On Nursing Leadership

• Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 8th Edition: takes leadership into policy, activism and advocacy.
• Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition: the ANA document that includes leadership among the standards of professional performance.
• Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students, 4th Edition: to turn your leadership reading into well-argued assignments.
• Primary Care: The Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing, 6th Edition: for nurses moving towards advanced, interprofessional roles.

Frequently asked questions

Is this book suitable if I have never studied leadership?

Yes. The publisher describes it as a concise introductory text for undergraduate and trainee nurses, so no prior knowledge is assumed.

Who wrote Notes On Nursing Leadership?

Alison H. James and David Stanley. This 1st Edition was published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2024.

Are online resources included?

No. You receive the PDF eBook only; publisher platforms, codes and supplementary materials are not part of the purchase.

What if I have a problem with my order?

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