Managing and coordinating nursing care / Janice Rider Ellis, Celia Love Hartley ; illustrations by Cathy Miller.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Developing leadership behavior and management skills -- Understanding and working in organizations -- Managing resources responsibly -- Supporting quality care -- The nurse as communicator, motivator, and teacher -- The nurse as decision maker and delegator -- The nurse as supervisor and evaluator -- The nurse as change agent and advocate -- The nurse as conflict manager, negotiator, and mediator -- Advancing your career -- Attaining and maintaining competence -- The challenging workplace -- Nursing informatics and evidence-based practice -- Anticipating the future.