Delivers the tools for a new generation of nurse leaders to forge innovative solutions for complex healthcare issues


Authored by world-class innovators and leaders in evidence-based healthcare practice, this text delivers proven strategies for incorporating inventive leadership solutions into daily practice. It is the only such resource to include an accompanying skills-building handbook to help readers put key content into real-world practice. The second edition builds on the strengths of the first with six new chapters focusing on emotional intelligence and crucial conversations, leading in a virtual world, budgeting and the art of negotiation, putting leadership competencies into practice, learning from the frontlines, and building organizational wellness. It spotlights entrepreneurial thinking for nurses working in larger healthcare systems and private practice and includes examples of innovative solutions developed during COVID-19. The text also reflects current AACN Essentials and other national standards and competencies.


The book differs from traditional academic texts by providing relatable content that is both practical and engaging. With the aim of stimulating readers to move beyond conventional thinking and behavior, it provides plentiful first-person accounts of successful healthcare leadership and innovation and step-by-step "how-tos" for productively applying concepts. A popular "Call to Action" feature provides practical exercises to help readers develop the skills addressed in each chapter. Motivational quotes, podcasts, learning objectives, review questions, and bulleted takeaway points provide additional opportunities for in-depth learning. An extensive instructor package includes PPTs, podcasts, and useful teaching strategies. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.


New to the Second Edition:





Six new chapters addressing emotional intelligence and crucial conversations, leading in a virtual world, budgeting and the art of negotiation, putting leadership competencies into practice, learning from the frontlines, and building organizational wellness Highlights entrepreneurial thinking for nurses in larger healthcare systems or private practice

Includes examples of innovation solutions developed during COVID-19

Reflects updated AACN Essentials and other national standards and competencies

A supplemental skills-building handbook helps learners put key content into real-world practice.



Key Features:





Delivers multiple real-world examples of leadership, innovation, and the entrepreneurial mindset with direct applicability to current nursing practice

Provides accompanying skills-building handbook to help nurses put knowledge in to practice

Includes motivational quotes to inspire and challenge readers

Embeds "Calls to Action"---practical exercises to help readers develop specific skills related to chapter content---within each chapter

Presents educational podcasts by world-class leaders

Offers succinct takeaway points distilling key concepts in each chapter

Includes learning objectives, review questions, bulleted takeaway points, and an extensive instructor package