Essentials of
Nursing Leadership
and Management
fifth edition
Diane K. Whitehead, EdD, RN, ANEF
Associate Dean, Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sally A. Weiss,EdD, RN, CNE
Associate Chair, Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Ruth M. Tappen, EdD, RN, FAAN
Christine E. Lynn Eminent Scholar and Professor
Florida Atlantic University College of Nursing
Boca Raton, Florida
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