Preceded by: A nurse's survival guide to leadership and management on the ward / Jenny Thomas. 2nd ed. Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2013.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

When you become a ward or unit manager, sister or charge nurse, your responsibilities change and you need a very different set of skills compared to your previous roles. You are now required to manage a team of staff with a set budget and are responsible for maintaining an environment in which people can work well. This book will help you to identify your responsibilities and best approaches as a manager to provide patients with a high standard of care through your staff; read through examples, suggestions and tips following a highly practical approach; manage your staff, time and budget; create a positive work environment.