Financial and Business Management for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (2nd Edition)

The second edition of this award-winning text is designed specifically for the DNP course in health care economics and finance. It remains a premier resource that embeds economic and financial concepts directly into the context of nursing practice and health care systems. Updated to encompass key changes in reimbursement and health care regulations, this edition provides revised statistics, new information on ambulatory care, and detailed cost and ratio analysis.

Written by experienced DNP executives, the book emphasizes the critical skills nurse leaders need for strategic health care planning. It delivers a practical approach to business, finance, economics, and health policy to foster sound leadership. The text clearly explains the relationship between the cost of care, quality of care, and ethics, while examining the economic implications of evidence-based practice. Additional features include real-life case studies, a sample business plan, and a special section on finance for independent practitioners, all while meeting the required competencies of the AACN Essentials and the AONE.