Best Nursing Administration & Management Books of 2025

A Team Approach to Nursing Care Delivery: Tactics for Working Better Together is a new book that provides a roadmap for redesigning care and rebuilding teams. The book emphasizes the need for a team-based approach to nursing care delivery, which is essential in the face of the current nursing shortage. It covers topics such as teaching nurses to lead teams, promoting effective teamwork, and steps in care delivery redesign. The book is an easy-to-read practical guide that offers insights into challenges and successes that leaders have shared about team-based care delivery. Overall, it is a must-read for nursing professionals looking to adapt to changing healthcare models and promote effective teamwork.

The ATI TEAS Test Study Guide 2022-2023: TEAS 7 Exam Prep is a comprehensive guide for anyone preparing to take the new ATI TEAS exam, which will be released in June 2022. The guide includes a quick review of the concepts covered on the TEAS 7, a full practice test with detailed answer explanations, and tips and tricks from experienced nurses. It also provides access to online flashcards, cheat sheets, and more. The ATI TEAS Study Guide is aligned with the official ATI TEAS 7th Edition framework and covers topics such as mathematics, science, English and language usage, and human anatomy and physiology. Overall, this guide is an excellent resource for anyone looking to pass the TEAS 7 on their first attempt.

Understanding Pathophysiology, 7th Edition by Mosby is a comprehensive guide that simplifies complex concepts of pathophysiology with vibrant illustrations and detailed online content. The book covers rare diseases, epigenetics, and disease progression algorithms. It also includes over 30 new 3D animations on the companion Evolve site, quick check boxes, and Did You Know boxes, making it an essential resource for nursing students and practitioners. The book's consistent presentation helps to distinguish pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment for each disease. The Glossary of approximately 1,000 terms familiarizes readers with the most difficult or important terminology related to pathophysiology. Overall, Understanding Pathophysiology is a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a thorough understanding of conditions affecting the human body.

Nurse Practitioner's Business Practice and Legal Guide, Seventh Edition is an essential resource for both new and experienced nurse practitioners. The author, Carolyn Buppert, JD, MSN, provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal issues that affect NPs, from malpractice cases to guidelines on controlled drug prescribing. This guide also covers practical topics like employment contracts and starting a private practice. Buppert's extensive experience as an NP and practicing attorney makes this book a unique and valuable resource for NPs, students, employers, and attorneys alike. Overall, this guide is a must-have for any NP seeking to navigate the complex legal landscape of healthcare.

This 6-page laminated guide, titled "Nursing Hesi A2: A Quickstudy Laminated Reference & Study Guide," covers all the essential academic skill requirements needed to pass the HESI test for entry into nursing school. The guide includes topics such as mathematics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology, and physics. QuickStudy Reference Guides are known for their effectiveness and simplicity, and this guide is no exception. Nurses, in particular, have found QuickStudy guides to be helpful in their careers. Overall, this guide is a must-have for anyone looking to pass the HESI test and start a career in nursing.

The Art and Science of Nurse Coaching: The Provider’s Guide to Coaching Scope and Competencies, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive guide for RNs seeking to improve their nurse-client relationships and promote achievement of client goals. The book provides strategies to help create a safe space for coaching conversations, explore client readiness for change, and assist clients in identifying and achieving their goals. The competencies for nurse coaches have been reviewed and approved by ANA’s Affirmation of Focused Practice Competencies program, making this an essential resource for nurses seeking to support clients on their healthcare journey. Overall, this book is a valuable tool for any nurse looking to enhance their coaching skills and improve the quality of nursing care.

The Fifth Edition of "Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice" by Peter G. Northouse is a must-have for leadership practitioners. The book offers a concise overview of leadership complexities and practical strategies to become a better leader. It emphasizes key responsibilities such as creating a vision, establishing a constructive climate, and overcoming obstacles. The new chapter on destructive leadership, 18 new cases, and 5 new Leadership Snapshots make this edition much more compelling than previous ones. The book's real-world examples help students apply leadership concepts to their current circumstances. Overall, a well-grounded and elegantly practical book on leadership theory and its application.

The award-winning book, Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty, 6th Edition, is a comprehensive resource that prepares future nurse educators for the challenges of teaching in today's healthcare system. The book covers all four components of nursing education: teaching and learning, curriculum, evaluation, and technology-empowered learning. The 6th edition includes a new chapter on Global Health and Curricular Experiences, updated information on technology-empowered learning, and interprofessional education. The book provides evidence-based teaching strategies, tips for developing examinations, and guidance on teaching in diverse settings. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for nurse educators and sets itself apart with its comprehensive coverage of nursing education.

The "Individualized Healthcare Plans for the School Nurse - Second Edition" published by Specialty Press is a comprehensive resource that covers 66 chronic and acute conditions encountered daily by school nurses. It provides extensive assessment lists to assist in the development of individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) for each condition. The book also includes sample care plans, emergency care plans, and evacuation plans. The accompanying cloud-based software application, IHP Creator, makes it easy to create completely customizable IHPs for all 66 conditions in the book. This book is an essential resource for school nurses and healthcare professionals working in educational settings.

Kaplan's Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep 2021-2022 is an all-in-one guide to the Kaplan Nursing Admission Test and the HESI A2. The book offers concise content review, exam-specific practice, and proven test-taking strategies to help students face the first test of their nursing career with confidence. With four sample practice tests and a diagnostic test to identify the topics that need the most review, this book is a comprehensive guide for nursing students. Kaplan guarantees that after studying with their book, students will score higher or they'll get their money back. Overall, this book is a highly useful resource for nursing students preparing for entrance exams.