Writing for new nursing school graduates, Milstead (Medical U. of Ohio) and Furlong (Creighton U.) use case scenarios to illustrate leadership principles, constructing situations that new nurses might find themselves in. They focus in particular on issues such as alternative dispute resolution, communication, critical thinking, delegation, and documentation. The work also covers the career tracks available to new nurses, including direct care of patients, nondirect care, and entrepreneurial possibilities. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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