Includes bibliographical references, appendices and index.

Preface -- acknowledgement -- dedication -- table of contents --list of figures -- list of tables --1.Chapter setting the stage 3 --2. Chapter 2things one should know about leadership 21 -- 3. Chapter3 leadership theories and models 57 --4. Chapter 4 Effective nursing leadership 93 --5. Chapter 5 Things one must know about Management in writing 105 --6. Chapter 6 Management in nursing : theories and models 119 -- 7. Chapter 7 Planning 139 --8. Chapter 8 organizing 175 -- 9. Chapter 9 by directing 217 -- 10. Controlling 245 -- conclusion -- glossary -- references -- appendix a core competency standards for nursing practice in the Philippines -- appendix B Philippine nursing Act of 2002 (R.A 9173) 301 --appendix C code of ethics for Filipino and registered nurses 317 --
index 325.

In this book, we address the leader to be in in nursing care setting; creeper with the science and art of leading and managing. It is written primarily for nursing and Allied students who are developing their leadership and management skills.