Ann Kolanowski – författare

In this issue of�Nursing Clinics of North America,�guest�editors�Melodee Harris, Ann Kolanowski, and Sherry Greenberg�bring�their�considerable expertise to the topic of�Nursing Leadership in Long-Term Care.�Leadership in nursing and long-term care is crucial�to inspire, influence, and motivate staff to provide high-quality care in an interprofessional manner. Leaders must not only identify areas for improvement but act and support team members toward common goals.�In this issue,�leading geriatric nursing�scholars� provide�an in-depth understanding of what is needed to ensure effective professional nursing leadership in long-term care communities and the policy changes necessary to support quality care.

Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.Following in the tradition of its previous editions, the updated and fully revised fifth edition of this classic guide to grant writing is especially written for health and human service professionals. It provides a comprehensive, systematic, and easy-to-follow stepwise guide to writing competitive grant proposals for research, education, innovative practices, and demonstration projects. Never has the need to advance evidence to improve the health of the public been greater. Generating evidence requires funding, and grant writing has become an essential activity for every health and human service professional who must seek funds to advance innovative research, education, and practice initiatives.Uniquely focused on developing grant-writing skills as part of a professional’s career, this one-of-a-kind guide addresses the full range of essential competencies needed to ensure success. The new edition expands coverage on how to compose an effective aims page, explains how to write a compelling literature review to support significance of a proposal, and describes considerations for specific types of study designs. Additionally, the guide provides a more extensive discussion of mentorship, plus tips for predoctoral students and postdoctoral fellows.NEW TO THE FIFTH EDITION:Spotlights important new trends that can make or break grant successFeatures Professional Spotlights reflecting the experiences and advice from successful grant writers – from novice to expertHighlights special considerations for predoctoral students and postdoctoral fellowsExamines how to write effective grant applications for specific types of study designsExplains how to craft compelling statements about significance and innovationProvides guidelines on mentorshipCovers ways to manage postaward activities and offers strategies and templates for documenting grant progressKEY FEATURES:Key summary points in every chapterCase examples throughoutStrategies for managing a grant-writing team and postaward activitiesConsiderations in building a grant-writing career and matching your level of experience to funding mechanismsTestimonies from novices and experts describing their unique grant-writing experiences

The Coaching Guide for Practice & Leadership in Nursing Homes is a practical guide that helps educators prepare nurses for practice in today's increasingly complex nursing home settings and provide person-centered care to the residents within them. Designed to be used alongside the Practice & Leadership in Nursing Homes textbook and based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials, this Coaching Guide advances nursing education and practice to meet the demands of a diverse and aging population as well as a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Educator resources include discussion questions, NextGen NCLEX style questions with answer key and rationale, case studies with application ideas, classroom activities, and application of content in the clinical and/or simulation setting. ABOUT THE TEXTBOOK: Long-term care settings are highly regulated environments where the emphasis historically has been on compliance. Many misconceptions persist about practice in nursing homes, and these go largely unaddressed within nursing education programs. Herein lies one of the significant barriers to improving nursing home care. Practice & Leadership in Nursing Homes dispels many misconceptions and provides a foundation for clinical practice in a unique, exciting setting illustrating how high-quality nursing care can result in positive resident outcomes. This book challenges educators and students to look beyond incorrect perceptions and negative attitudes to see a vibrant, growing healthcare sector ripe for nurses to make an impact and build rewarding careers. Coverage includes: Comprehensive care planning Models of care delivery Common geriatric syndromes Staff development and training Nursing home financing and regulatory informationThis book challenges students, educators, and all nurses to lead the change to advance care for those who will live in the nursing homes of tomorrow.