This title has been developed to fill a widely-recognized gap in the management and leadership skills of RNs needed to improve the quality of long term care. It is based around learning modules in leadership and management competencies that were site-tested in three types of long term care settings.It covers the following leadership modules: team building; communication; power and negotiation; change theory and process; management: directing and designing; and, management: moving from conflict to collaboration.The title will enhance the nurse's ability to: build and interact with the geriatric care team; resolve conflict; negotiate for solutions; develop collaboration; and, teach and mentor nurses and nursing assistants.
