Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 5th Edition

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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