This groundbreaking new text will help nurses and midwives develop their unique leadership capabilities for better care, no matter what their level of experience or where in the organizational hierarchy they work. Edited by the CEO and Director of the prestigious Florence Nightingale Foundation and written by specialists in their field, the book focuses on the personal development required for nurses and midwives to become authentic leaders. It guides the reader through a range of innovative and novel perspectives on leadership development, with an emphasis on self-awareness and personal growth. Leadership Development for Nurses and Midwives offers an exciting new perspective that is sure to maximize the individual and collective influence of nurses and midwives, and all that each has to offer. Increases awareness of how personality preferences influence personal effectiveness and performance in teams Shows how to identify opportunities to influence and how to express yourself for impact Supports personal resilience and how to stay calm under pressure Brings theory to life through authentic case studies provided by current nursing and midwifery leaders working in a range of settings Reflects contemporary practice and responds to identified gaps in leadership development for nurses and midwives Reflective learning activities encourage the reader to apply principles to their own self-development Presents historical references to Florence Nightingale and her relevance to modern day nursing throughout

About the Author
Gemma has over 20 years of experience as a Mental Health Nurse and Academic. Her research and practice has focused on creating psychologically safe learning environments for staff and students. Gemma has made a significant contribution to international evidence and policy informing nursing and midwifery education and research. This is recognised by her accreditation as Principle Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Visiting Professor at The University of Derby. Gemma joined Florence Nightingale Foundation in 2020 to establish and lead the Academy. She is committed to expanding access to FNF leadership development for nurses and midwives at all stages of their careers. This is with the view to increasing the influence and presence of the nursing and midwifery voice in local, regional, national and international decision-making forums. Professor Greta Westwood is CEO of the Florence Nightingale Foundation. She qualified as a nurse in 1983 and a midwife in 1987. She completed an MSc in Health Psychology in 1996 and a PhD in Nursing in 2010. Greta was one of the first genetic counsellors for the Wessex Clinical Genetics Service from 1987-2007 and was part of the team who established the Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors (AGNC).


Book Information
ISBN 9780323870498
Author Gemma Stacey
Format Paperback
Page Count 166
Imprint Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Weight(grams) 280g