Two new books published by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International could enable nurses to help solve the projected nursing shortage anticipated by 2020.*
The American Organization of Nurse Executives and the National Center for Healthcare Leadership identify coaching as an essential component of executive practice. Yet, until now, no books existed to help nurse leaders learn how to coach nurses.
The Nurse Executive’s Coaching Manual is the first and only book on coaching targeted specifically to nurse executives. Authors Kimberly McNally, MN, RN, and Liz Cunningham, BSN, MA, share their six-step I-COACH model to becoming an effective nursing coach:Intention and introspection
Connecting and creating a relationship
Opening the door for coaching
Assessing strengths, understanding frame of reference and identifying outcomes
Conversation to discover what is possible and to bridge the gap between “what is” and “what is desired”
How it all comes together: learning, practice, impact, acknowledgement
How it all comes together
The Nurse Manager’s Guide to Hiring, Firing & Inspiring, by Vicki Hess, RN, MS, combines employment research with real-world nursing examples to share practical ideas for making the most of the nurse/nurse executive relationship. The easy-to-read book also includes tools, homework, stories and specific suggestions.
*Nursing Economics, July-August 2009
