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Our second book, Retention and Productivity Strategies for Nurse Managers, focused on leadership skills necessary for managers to decrease attrition and increase productivity. This book was directed at the nurse-manager rather than the student. The experience of completing research for the second book, coupled with our clinical observations, compelled us to incorporate more leadership content in our teaching and to write this book. Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing was also influencedby national events in business and finance that led many to believe that a lack of leadership in management was widespread. It became apparent that if managers are to function effectively in the rapidly changing health care industry, enhanced leadership and management skills are needed --Provided by publisher. Read more ISBN10 1608316858 ISBN13 978-1608316854 Edition 7th Language English Publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Dimensions 6.75 x 1 x 10.25 inches Item Weight 2.6 pounds Print length 624 pages Publication date January 1, 2011