Essential Knowledge for CNL and APRN Nurse Leaders

This is the first text to address the CNL/APRN roles within the wider scope of nursing leadership This is the first text to address not only the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role but also the Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) role within the wider scope of nursing leadership. Written for CNL and APRN programs in the US and beyond. By virtue of its expansive coverage of nursing leadership beyond the CNL role—case managers, clinical educators, quality improvement specialists, and many other arenas—the text will also be a valuable addition to other graduate nursing leadership programs. The text examines APRN/CNL leadership trends, types of leadership, health care advocacy, role implementation and integration, lateral integration of care services, and ethical nurse leadership. It broadly addresses patient assessment and clinical outcomes management, while covering the many facets of the care environment, from organizational structure to risk management to health care informatics and technology. Chapter objectives, clinical examples, exemplars, and other resources facilitate information retention. Key Features: Serves as the only text specifically designed to address the CNL and APRN roles Encompasses the wide scope of graduate nursing leadership The content should assist graduate nurse leaders to prepare for certification preparation Facilitates in-depth understanding of material with chapter objectives, exemplars, and clinical examples

Table of Contents:
Contents Foreword James L. Harris, PhD, APRN-BC, MBA, CNL, FAAN and Grace D. Sotomayor, DNP, NEA-BC, MBA, CNL, FACHE Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: The Evolution of Advanced Nursing Leader Roles Teri M. Woo SECTION I. NURSING LEADERSHIP 1. Trends in Leadership Linda L. Cook and Joslin B. Leasca 2. Types of Leadership Bridget F. Moore 3. Healthcare Advocacy Andrea Bottorff 4. Implementation of a CNL®/Professional Practice Nurse Leader Role Michelle L. Barnhart, Gayle Murphy, and Deanna Eichler 5. The Lateral Integration of Care Services September T. Nelson 6. Integrating the CNL®/APRN Skill Set as Master’s-Prepared Nurse Leaders Jessica Vaughn, Valerie Counts, Harjeet Kaur, and Christine Raby 7. Ethical Nurse Leadership Donna S. Bowman SECTION II. PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES MANAGEMENT 8. Advanced Patient Assessment Heather H. Brown 9. Illness/Disease Management Heather H. Brown 10. Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Injury Reduction Kathleen Lovanio 11. Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration Skills Erin Wilson 12. Health Policy, Laws, and Regulatory Issues Karen H. Burrows SECTION III. THE CARE ENVIRONMENT 13. Healthcare Systems and Organizational Structure Elena Capella 14. Change Is All Around Us Emily M. Mize 15. Healthcare Economics Essentials for the Nursing Professional Bridget F. Moore 16. Financial Principles for Nurse Leaders Dana L. Zaichkin 17. Budget Principles for Nurse Leaders Dana L. Zaichkin 18. Knowledge and Outcomes Management Belen Camacho 19. Evidence-Based Practice Hilary B. Sullivan, Sharon M. Mathai, Cristina M. Nuila, and Kristen Morse 20. Essentials of Research for Nurse Leaders Kristin Bott 21. Evaluating Statistical Approaches in Nursing Robin J. Miller 22. Building and Coordinating Teams Bonnie Haupt 23. Risk Management and Legal Issues in Professional Nursing Practice Donna Copeland 24. Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Laura Blackhurst and Christopher Blackhurst 25. Healthcare Informatics and Technology Sharon Wallace 26. Conclusion Cynthia R. King, Sally O. Gerard, and Carla G. Rapp Appendix A AACN—The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing Appendix B CNL®—2016 Job Analysis Summary and Certification Examination Blueprint Appendix C AACN—Competencies and Curricular Expectations for Clinical Nurse Leader® Education and Practice Appendix D AACN—CNL® Recommended Practice Experiences Index

About the Author :
Cynthia R. King, PhD, NP, MSN, RN, CNL, FAAN CEO and Consultant Special Care Consultants Pennsylvania Sally O’Toole Gerard, DNP, RN, CDE, CNL Associate Professor and Track Coordinator Nurse Leadership Graduate Program Fairfield University Fairfield, Connecticut Carla Gene Rapp, PhD, MNSc, RN Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist Consultant