The Crucial Role of Nurse Managers in Healthcare

Today’s nurse managers face unprecedented demands in their role as leaders of the largest healthcare workforce in the industry. From staffing and budgeting to promoting safe and effective patient care, they must be clinically competent, relationally savvy, and administratively gifted. On top of these responsibilities, they must also find the time to create and sustain a healthy work environment.

The Lopsided Aging of the Population: A Double Impact on Nursing

The aging of the population has had a significant impact on the nursing profession. More nurses are retiring from the profession, while elderly baby boomers require increasingly complex and costly care. This perfect storm has created a shortage of nursing workforce, making effective leadership critical to healthcare outcomes in the coming decades.

As workforce shortages continue, it is essential to educate managers who can advocate for, support, and empower staff. Healthcare organizations have a duty to provide nurse managers with the tools and support needed to manage effectively. This is where Toxic Nursing, a comprehensive guide, comes in.

Understanding and Addressing Toxic Behavior in Nursing

Toxic Nursing is an integral part of nurse management education. Each chapter delves into particular areas where nurse toxicity often arises, providing real-life scenarios, insights, and reflections from 31 experts in nursing management. These experts share their practical advice and experiences on preventing, addressing, and minimizing the consequences of conflict.

The guide also includes a “Fostering Cultural Change” section, which provides readers with methods to decrease toxicity and promote a healthier and more satisfying work environment. This comprehensive approach helps nurses, from bedside nurses to charge nurses and nurse managers, navigate the nuances and gray areas of toxic behavior.

About Toxic Nursing, Second Edition

Published by Sigma Theta Tau International, the second edition of Toxic Nursing provides 386 pages of valuable insights and practical advice. Available in paperback, this essential guide is a must-have for any nurse looking to create a positive and productive work environment.