Because human resources are a significant aspect of health care budgets, the attraction and retention of quality staff remains a pressing concern. This book addresses the issue directly and provides both a theoretical framework and extensive practical guidance on the importance of managing and supporting people in health care services.

In addition to clinical knowledge every senior nurse should be comfortable with the professional issues that are part of the senior nurse's role. This handbook addresses these issues in a clear and concise manner. It discusses leadership, change management and risk assessment and looks at evidence-based care. The book also considers the legal and ethical implications of advanced practice and examines clinical supervision, psychological support and portfolio development.