Transformational Leadership in Nursing: From Expert Clinician to Influential Leader, Fourth Edition
- Author: Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
- Publication Date: January 8, 2025
- ISBN-10: 0826192548
- ISBN-13: 978-0826192547
- Edition: Fourth Edition
An AJN Book of the Year Award winner in Leadership and Management, Transformational Leadership in Nursing serves as a vital resource for both emerging and seasoned nurse leaders. This text is specifically designed to help clinicians master the essential competencies needed to lead effectively within complex, modern healthcare organizations. By guiding readers through the transition from expert clinician to influential leader, it provides the tools necessary to drive organizational change and improve healthcare delivery.
The fourth edition has been significantly updated to reflect the evolving landscape of global healthcare. It integrates contemporary insights from various fields through the inclusion of TED talks, blogs, and podcasts, fostering a well-rounded and modern leadership perspective. The content is deeply rooted in current legislation, the Quintuple Aim, and AONE competencies, with a rigorous focus on patient safety benchmarks, health disparities, workforce sustainability, and consumer satisfaction.
Readers will find actionable guidance on critical leadership functions, including strategic planning, the design and evaluation of practice models, and the cultivation of cohesive, high-performing teams. The text emphasizes the importance of leading across systems to enhance clinical outcomes and navigate the intricacies of large-scale health networks. Additionally, this edition provides access to CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform featuring focused lessons, practice quizzes, case studies, and progress tracking to reinforce key leadership concepts and ensure mastery of the material.