
Yoder-Wise's Leading and Managing in Canadian Nursing
- 3rd Edition - June 13, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Nancy Walton, Janice Waddell
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 2 8 4 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 2 8 5 - 0
Prepare for licensure and your transition to nursing practice! Organized around the issues in today's constantly changing health care environment Yoder-Wise's Leading and Ma… Read more

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- NEW! Updated art programme reflects Canada’s diverse workforce and patient demographic.
- NEW! Streamlined content ensures an appropriate level of content and depth of information and facilitates learning of theory and complex concepts.
- UNIQUE! Chapter on nursing leadership in Indigenous health explains the leadership role and is integrated into relevant topics throughout the text.
- UNIQUE! Chapter authored by an undergraduate student and an early career alumnus helps you build your leadership skills within your academic program.
- UNIQUE! Each chapter opens with A Challenge, where practising nurse leaders/managers offer their real-world views of a concern related in the chapter, encouraging you to think about how you would handle the situation.
- UNIQUE! A Solution closes each chapter with an effective method to handle the real-life situation presented in A Challenge and demonstrates the ins and outs of problem-solving in practice.
- NEW! End-of-chapter Thinking it Through Case Studies provide questions to stimulate critical thinking in applying concepts discussed in the chapter.
- Examples of real-life practice cases help you examine and apply theoretical concepts.
- Helpful pedagogical elements include chapter objectives, glossary terms, exercises, Research Perspectives, Literature Perspectives, Theory boxes, chapter checklists, tips, and references.
- Innovative content and presentation merge theory, research, and professional practice in key leadership and management areas.
- Inviting and well-structured full-colour design enhances learning by providing quick reference to important information and visually reinforcing key concepts.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgements
- Contributors
- Reviewers list
- Preface
- Learner’s guide
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- PART 1. Core Concepts
- 1. Leading, managing, and following
- Introduction
- Personal attributes and behaviours needed to lead, manage, and follow
- Theory development in leading, managing, and following
- The promise of complexity science
- Leading, managing, and following competencies
- Leading, managing, and following competencies in complex times
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for leading, managing, and following
- Thinking it through
- References
- 2. Developing the role of leader
- Introduction
- Competencies for nurse leaders
- Leadership competencies: Health informatics and social media
- Leadership, racism, and diversity
- Leadership styles
- Leadership development frameworks
- The impact of leadership
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for leading, managing, and following
- Thinking it through
- References
- 3. The multidimensional role of the nurse manager: Developing for success
- Introduction
- The management role
- Management competencies
- Application of nurse management competencies
- Day-to-day management challenges
- Indigenous nurse management and leadership
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for implementing the role of nurse manager
- Thinking it through
- References
- 4. Nursing leadership in indigenous health
- Land acknowledgement
- Positionality
- Introduction
- Indigenous populations and health
- Indigenous nursing knowledge and leadership
- Reconciliation
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for leading with equity
- Thinking it through
- References
- 5. Nursing students as leaders
- Introduction
- Leadership domain: Career planning and development
- Leadership domain: Academic community
- Leadership domain: Research engagement
- Leadership domain: Professional practice
- Conclusion
- Chapter checklist
- Tips to engage in student leadership
- Thinking it through
- References
- 6. Ethical concerns and challenges
- Introduction
- The relational context of ethics
- Relational ethics
- The principles of bioethics
- Code of ethics for nurses
- The interdependent environment of nursing: Ethics and the law
- Defining ethical problems for nurse managers
- Long-term consequences of experiencing moral distress
- A model for ethical decision making for nurse managers and leaders
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for decision making and problem solving
- Thinking it through
- References
- 7. Legal concerns in nursing leadership and management
- The law in Canada
- The regulation of health care workers
- Implications and liability
- Nursing and the law
- Maintaining confidentiality and protecting privacy
- Confidentiality and trust
- Storage, collection, and use of personal health information
- Privacy concerns and electronic health records
- Protective and reporting laws
- Labour and employment
- Mental health laws
- Drug laws
- Consent to treatment
- Malpractice
- Risk management
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for incorporating learning about legal concerns into nursing practice settings
- Thinking it through
- References
- 8. Making decisions and solving problems
- Introduction
- Problem solving and decision making
- Factors that affect the quality of decisions
- Decision-making models
- Group decision making
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for decision making and problem solving
- Thinking it through
- References
- 9. The Canadian health care system
- Introduction
- History of medicare
- Funding
- The Canadian health care system
- Health care services funding
- Organizing the delivery of care
- Approaches to delivering care
- Types and classifications of health care services
- Factors affecting the health care system
- Stakeholders in the Canadian health care system
- Health human resources
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for nurse managers and leaders
- Thinking it through
- References
- 10. Understanding and designing organizational structures
- Introduction
- Mission
- Vision
- Philosophy and values
- Organizational culture
- Factors influencing organizational development
- Characteristics of organizational structures
- Bureaucracy
- Types of organizational structures
- Analyzing organizations
- Emerging fluid relationships
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for understanding organizational structures
- Thinking it through
- References
- 11. Equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and decolonization: Responsive leading and managing in health care
- Introduction
- Diversity in health care organizations
- Individual and societal factors
- Confronting discrimination
- Theoretical frameworks and models
- Working effectively with diversity
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for working with diversity
- Thinking it through
- References
- 12. Power, politics, and influence
- Introduction
- Key powerful canadian nurse leaders
- Types of power
- Theories related to power and nursing
- Structural empowerment theory and empowerment
- Power strategies
- Policy advocacy and nursing
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for using influence
- Thinking it through
- References
- PART 2. Managing Resources
- 13. Caring and communicating in nursing with technology
- Introduction
- Nursing informatics
- Technology in nursing professional practice
- Medical devices and monitoring technologies
- Electronic health record systems
- Hardware and devices for EHR systems
- Patient portals
- Telehealth and virtual care
- Future emergent technology
- Impact of technology on clinical care and professional practice
- Technology, therapeutic communication, and compassionate care
- Managing with technology and using it safely and effectively
- Patient safety and technology
- Technology and informatics in nursing education
- Nurse leaders and nursing informatics
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Thinking it through
- References
- 14. Managing costs and budgets
- Introduction
- What escalates health care costs?
- How is health care financed?
- Health care financing for indigenous communities
- Approaches to health care financing
- Bending the cost curve
- What does the health care economic environment mean for nursing practice?
- Cost-conscious nursing practices
- Budgets
- The budgeting process
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for managing costs and budgets
- Thinking it through
- References
- 15. Care delivery strategies
- Introduction
- Total patient care (patient allocation)
- Functional model of care
- Team nursing
- Primary nursing
- Nursing case management
- Care strategies that influence care delivery
- Emerging models of care delivery
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for selecting a care delivery model
- Thinking it through
- References
- 16. Staffing and scheduling
- Introduction
- The staffing process
- Forecasting unit staffing requirements
- Scheduling
- Evaluating unit staffing and productivity
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for staffing and scheduling
- Thinking it through
- References
- 17. Selecting, developing, and evaluating staff
- Introduction
- Role concepts and the position description
- Guidelines for selecting staff
- Developing staff
- Performance reviews
- Coaching
- Performance tools
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for conducting a job interview
- Thinking it through
- References
- PART 3. Changing the Status Quo
- 18. Strategic planning and goal setting
- Introduction
- Strategic planning
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for planning and goal setting
- Thinking it through
- References
- 19. Nurses leading change: A relational emancipatory framework for health and social action
- Introduction
- Critiquing current perspectives and theories of change
- The framework: Presenting an alternative
- Engaging in critical dialogue
- Reflection-in-action (praxis)
- The change process: A relational emancipatory framework
- Student nurses leading change: An example of using a relational emancipatory change framework
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for leading change
- Thinking it through
- References
- 20. Building teams through communication and partnership
- Introduction
- Groups and teams
- Team development
- Qualities of a team member
- Creating synergy
- Generational differences among team members
- The value of team building
- Conflict and teams
- Communication
- Managing emotions
- Reflective practice
- Mindfulness and compassion
- The role of leadership in team success
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for team building
- Thinking it through
- References
- 21. Collective nursing advocacy
- Introduction
- Defining collective advocacy and action
- Nursing organizations and collective action
- Other important nursing professional associations
- Professional associations
- Labour unions
- Regulatory bodies
- Interorganizational advocacy and coalitions
- Nursing governance and workplace advocacy
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for collective advocacy
- Thinking it through
- References
- 22. Understanding safety, quality, and risk
- Introduction
- Quality and safety in health care
- High-reliability organizations in health care
- The quality improvement process
- Risk management
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for quality improvement
- Thinking it through
- References
- 23. Translating research into practice
- Introduction
- Research utilization
- Evidence-based practice
- Translating research into practice
- Evaluation of evidence
- Organizational strategies
- Challenges for nurse managers and leaders
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for developing skill in applying evidence to practice
- Thinking it through
- References
- PART 4. Interpersonal and Personal Skills
- 24. Understanding and resolving conflict
- Introduction
- Navigating conflict in complex clinical environments
- Types of conflict
- Stages of conflict
- Categories of conflict
- Approaches to conflict resolution
- Differences in conflict-handling styles among nurses
- The role of the leader
- Managing social dominance
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for addressing conflict
- Thinking it through
- References
- 25. Managing personnel challenges
- Introduction
- Personnel challenges: Absenteeism
- Personnel challenges: Resistance to change and reduced productivity
- Personnel challenges: Incongruent employees
- Personnel challenges: Novice nurse capacity versus clinical incompetence
- Personnel challenges: Substance misuse
- Employee remediation approaches
- Termination
- Documentation
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for managing personnel challenges
- Thinking it through
- References
- 26. Workplace violence and incivility
- Introduction
- Defining workplace violence and incivility
- Prevention strategies
- Horizontal violence: The threat from within
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for preventing workplace violence
- Thinking it through
- References
- 27. Interprofessional and intraprofessional practice and leading in professional practice settings
- Introduction
- Concepts and definitions
- The rise of distinct disciplines
- Scope of practice
- A framework for interprofessional collaboration
- Collaborative practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Moving forward in collaborative practice
- Leading interprofessional teams
- Working “with” versus “alongside” others
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for practising and leading in interprofessional settings
- Thinking it through
- References
- 28. Role transition
- Introduction
- Types of role transitions
- Roles: The ABCs of understanding roles
- Role transition process
- Strategies to promote role transition
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for role transitioning
- Thinking it through
- References
- 29. Self-management: Stress and time
- Introduction
- Understanding stress
- Sources of job stress
- Stress management
- Resolution of stress
- Time management
- Meeting management
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for self-management
- Thinking it through
- References
- 30. Leading and managing your career
- Introduction
- What is a career?
- Leading and managing your career
- Relationship between career planning and development, career resilience, and career self-efficacy
- Visioning—what do I really want to be doing?
- Assessing—who am I? how do others see me?
- Scanning—what are the current realities and future trends?
- Indigenous health
- Planning—how can I achieve my career goals?
- Marketing—how can I best market myself?
- Conclusion
- The evidence
- Chapter checklist
- Tips for leading and managing your career
- Thinking it through
- References
- Glossary
- Index
- Edition: 3
- Published: June 13, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 616
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323872843
- eBook ISBN: 9780323872850
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Nancy Walton
Dr. Nancy Walton is the Associate Dean, Student Affairs in the Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and an Associate Professor in the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). At TMU since 2003, she has previously served as Director of the School of Nursing, as Director of eLearning, and as the Chair of the TMU Research Ethics Board. In 2016-17 she was seconded to the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities as Special Advisor to the Deputy Minister.
Dr. Walton serves as an ethicist on, and Deputy Chair of the Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada’s Research Ethics Board. She also served as the Chair of the Women's College Hospital Research Ethics Board from 2015-2021.
Dr. Walton has a PhD in Nursing with completion of the Collaborative Program in Bioethics from the University of Toronto (2003) and an undergraduate degree in nursing science from TMU (1992). She has published and presented on priority setting and decision-making in cardiac surgery, ethical considerations of internet-based research, research ethics board composition, and ethical and legal considerations in research on children and adolescents and most recently on ethical issues arising in the Ebola virus disease outbreak as well as the implications of artificial intelligence in nursing. She was a co-investigator for the CIHR Team Grant-funded project CCORT 2 (Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team 2) and co-investigator for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care-funded project on Variations in Revascularization Practices in Ontario, and is currently a Co-Investigator for an ongoing clinical trial on coercion and consent. As a PI, her areas of research and interest are the experiences of parenting children with disabilities, and the ethical considerations in the use of technologies and innovations in health care.
Dr. Walton was a longstanding member with expertise in ethics on the Research Ethics Board at the Hospital for Sick Children, a founding member of the Research Ethics Board at the Ontario College of Art and Design University, a scientific member of the REB at Women's College Hospital and she remains an ad hoc member of the TMU REB. She was a previous member of the National Council on Ethics in Human Research (NCEHR) and is a member of CAREB (Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards). In 2016, she received the Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards (CAREB) for significant contributions to research ethics through teaching, research or service.
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Janice Waddell
Dr. Janice Waddell is a Professor Emeritus in the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing (DCSN) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Over the course of her academic career at TMU, Dr. Waddell has served as a faculty member and Associate Director in the DCSN, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Community Services, inaugural Director of Experiential Learning, and Interim Associate Director of the Yeates School of Graduate Studies (YSGS). In addition, she has served as a supervisor for undergraduate and graduate students in Toronto Metropolitan University’s Undergraduate and Master of Nursing programs.
Dr. Waddell’s teaching, learning and research interests include: Career planning and development for nurses, with a particular emphasis on nursing students and faculty; factors influencing student engagement; enhancing the transition from student to registered nurse; curriculum development; new faculty development; and the scholarship of learning and teaching.
Dr. Waddell has been active in the nursing community and has held many leadership roles within the Registered Nurses Foundation of Ontario, a charitable organization that supports nurses and nursing students to advance their nursing leadership, education, and scholarship. Dr. Waddell was made an honorary member of the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association in acknowledgement of her career planning and development work with undergraduate nursing students.