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NOTES ON... NURSING LEADERSHIP Unlock the secrets to effective nursing leadership with this essential guide In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, leadership capability is a vital skill for nurses, however, leadership development and application within the field is rarely addressed during training. This essential resource ensures nurses are equipped with the guidance needed to develop as effective and resilient leaders within the workplace. Centred on the clinical nurse's perspective, this text serves as a practical guide to applying nursing leadership concepts and provides a timely and authoritative overview of what it means to be a nurse leader in the health service. Throughout the text, the authors provide vignettes that share their personal experiences, highlight the value of applying nursing leadership, describe the different components of leadership, and more. Notes On... Nursing Leadership is a must-read for undergraduate and trainee nurses looking for a concise introductory text that links current key debates and thinking in leadership to nursing practice. It is also an invaluable resource for qualified and practicing nurses wanting to develop their leadership skills, broaden their leadership potential, or inspire and support other nurses in their approach to leadership.

Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Healthcare Education and Practice This book embarks on an ambitious journey to challenge existing paradigms and spark a radical shift in the way healthcare is perceived and delivered. Dive into a groundbreaking exploration of person-centred healthcare education, offering a multi-dimensional framework that redefines learning and practice in the healthcare landscape. This comprehensive guide, with contributions from top experts in the field, dissects the critical components of a person-centred curriculum, spanning philosophy, strategy, values, leadership, and practical skills. The book empowers readers with real-world case studies, tools, and reflective exercises, propelling the implementation of transformative person-centred healthcare practices. Derived from the concepts introduced by the first European-funded project to frame and develop a person-centred healthcare curriculum, Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Healthcare Education and Practice presents an indispensable resource for healthcare practitioners looking for a way to develop person-centred cultures within the workplace. Key features: An innovative curriculum framework for person-centred healthcare education and practice In-depth coverage of philosophy, strategy, shared values, leadership, and practical skills for fostering person-centred cultures Practical tools and real case studies to facilitate effective implementation of person-centred practices This book is an indispensable resource for educators, healthcare practitioners, and policymakers looking to champion the shift towards person-centred healthcare practices.

Holistic Practice in Healthcare Make holistic and person-centred practice a lived reality in any practice setting, improving patient care through application of the Burford NDU model Holistic Practice in Healthcare is the 30th anniversary review and development of a holistic model that enables practitioners, organisations, and educators to unleash their therapeutic potential and deliver patient-centred care. This model gives structure and direction to practice in a range of practice settings, and includes information on: Systems for tuning practitioners into the holistic vision, communicating holistic practice, and organising delivery of holistic practiceSystems for enabling practitioners to realise holistic practice and to live and ensure holistic qualityReflections from primary and associate nurses on using this holistic model at Burford and the Oxford Community Hospital, and on applying the model in an acute medical unit, community setting, and hospice settingEstablishing a learning culture to support holistic practice through leadershipContributions from professors Jean Watson and Brendan McCormack, highlighting the essential significance of holistic practice in the modern world Providing key insight from practitioners of the Burford NDU model, Holistic Practice in Healthcare is an essential resource for all nurses and healthcare professionals looking to become holistic practitioners.