Nursing Dimensions of Healthcare Administration

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As nurses are a major force in healthcare delivery, current and evolving leadership roles and challenges in the nursing profession will be explored within the context of healthcare systems. Leaders within a healthcare system may be responsible for overseeing multiple departments, managers, and individuals depending on the size of the organization. Issues such as organizational climate, work environment, staffing, negotiation, leadership relationships with healthcare professionals, nurse-physician relationships, change, diversity, and global healthcare are important to consider in the leadership role and when applying different styles of leadership practice.