Nursing Deans on Leading: Lessons for Novice and Aspiring Deans and Directors / Edition 1

by Joanne Robinson PhD, RN, FAAN, Carole Kenner PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, ANEF, Jana L. Pressler PhD, RN

Overview

Learn leadership skills from experienced deans!

The first resource written specifically for novice and aspiring deans and directors of nursing education, this engaging guide shares practical advice, wisdom, and insight from experienced academic leaders. These insights will help nurses who are new to academic leadership positions. Within its pages, experienced deans share their wisdom on how a new dean or director can succeed in a leadership position.

With an emphasis on acquiring critical knowledge and essential skills, this book describes the parameters of the nursing dean or director role, practical strategies for resolving day-to-day issues, everything from student success to budget and fiscal health, and how to practice self-care while constantly tackling the challenges of these roles. Seventeen academic nursing leaders from across the United States deliver fundamental guidance to help readers determine how to navigate the multifaceted opportunities and challenges of deaning and directing.

Key Features:

• Written in an accessible, engaging style for novice and aspiring academic nursing leaders
• Everyday strategies for dealing with routine issues
• Addresses the need for self-care and how to manage the stress and complexities of the leadership role
• Abundant real-world case studies and best practices
• Online resources for further study

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826134721
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	10/10/2019
Pages:	270
Sales rank:	790,760
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Joanne P. Robinson, Ph.D., RN, CNE, FAAN, is a professor and associate dean for Research and Innovation at Thomas Jefferson University’s College of Nursing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Carole Kenner, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FNAP, ANEF, is the Carol Kuser Loser Dean/Professor of the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science at the College of New Jersey.

Jana L. Pressler, Ph.D., RN, is a professor and assistant dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, Lincoln Division in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Table of Contents

Contributors

Foreword Terri E. Weaver, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, ATSF

Preface

Section I Dimensions of the Nursing Dean/Director Role

1. Searching for a Dean/Director Position

Carole Kenner and Jana L. Pressler

2. Stepping Into a Dean/Director Position

Carole Kenner and Jana L. Pressler

3. Day-to-Day Deaning

Jana L. Pressler and Carole Kenner

4. Deaning in a For-Profit Environment

F. Patrick Robinson and Adele A. Webb

5. Interim Deaning

Marie O’Toole

6. Stepping Up From Deaning/Directing

Joanne P. Robinson

Section II General Responsibilities of Nursing Deans and Directors

7. Enrollment Management

Linda D. Scott and Julie J. Zerwic

8. Student Success

Jana L. Pressler and Carole Kenner

9. Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Faculty and Staff

Carole Kenner and Jana L. Pressler

10. Academic Policies and Programs

Lynnette Leeseberg Stamler

11. Fundraising: Mission Critical

Joanne P. Robinson

12. Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement

Eileen M. Sullivan-Marx and Heather M. Young

13. Perspectives on Financial Management for Deans of Nursing Programs: Culture, Policy, and Leadership

Gloria Ferraro Donnelly

14. Strategic Thinking, Planning, and Doing

Karen J. Kelly Thomas

15. Developing a Sustainable Nurse-Led Clinical Enterprise and Faculty Practice

Julie Cowan Novak

16. Executive Leadership

Carole Kenner and Jana L. Pressler

Section III Self-Care and Work-Life Integration for Nursing Deans and Directors

17. Challenges of Deaning and Directing in Nursing

Carole Kenner and Jana L. Pressler

18. Finding Joy and Satisfaction in Deaning and Directing

Theodora Sirota and Brenda Petersen

19. Work-Life Integration and Self-Care Management

Janice Brewington

Index

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Silvana F Richardson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC(Viterbo University)
Description: The authors offer practical advice and wisdom in this book to help novice nurse leaders understand the complexities of academic leadership. They identify best practices and pertinent resources for each topic and include vignettes and case examples to contextualize the material.
Purpose: The clear vision of the authors is to provide a foundation for building the next generation of competent academic nurse leaders. Contributions from 17 different experienced deans introduce readers to the multifaceted roles, general responsibilities, common challenges, and best practices that have led to successful and effective leadership in nursing education. The book is timely as academia seeks to inspire nurse educators to take on the challenges of leadership in higher education.
Audience: As the title states, the intended audience is novice and aspiring deans and directors. The book is appropriate for this audience, but it can be revisited as leaders advance in their careers as educational leaders. The authors are highly experienced deans who are recognized for their wisdom and expertise in leading nursing programs at both small and large universities across the country.
Features: The contributions from these deans and directors reflect the experiences of living daily through the challenges and rewards of the academic role. The authors provide a holistic perspective for professional success. The book is divided into three sections: dimensions of the role, general responsibilities, and work-life integration. Each chapter includes real-life case examples as well as discussions of key concepts. Textboxes highlight important points. Relevant resources and references are listed at the end of each chapter. This edition includes online access, making it available from any portable device.
Assessment: This book offers new and aspiring deans a roadmap for starting on the journey of academic leadership and equips them with the tools they need to navigate the complexities and challenges that lay ahead. The insights the authors share provide a sound basis for beginners as well as an invitation for those who have been in the role for a number of years to revisit the practical wisdom of their colleagues. This book resonates with my own experience as a former dean at a small, private university. It will provide welcome guidance to those aspiring to embark on this journey.

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