Covers contemporary concepts in leadership and management and their application to nursing practice. This title addresses such topics as: change management, contemporary approaches to nursing care delivery developing research based practice; cultural change processes; shared governance; development quality of work life issues; and, more.

Offers nursing students with the knowledge and understanding of the ethical issues effecting nursing practice. This book provides a framework for students to understand the obligations, responsibilities and ethical challenges they will be presented with throughout their careers.

This second edition has been fully revised and updated to address the requirements of the Training Package CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care.