This work focuses on preparing nursing students to assume the role as a significant member of the healthcare team and manager of care, and is designed to help them make the transition to professional nursing practice. The book emphasizes theoretical concepts of leadership and management and how to apply them to the clinical setting. It also discusses followership in the leadership chapter as an active, dynamic role with responsibilities. students identify personal strengths and weaknesses and to relate theory to clinical practice. There is also content on electronic communication (to help students master the latest methods in transferring and protecting patient information) and on professional misconduct (to show students that they are legally responsible and help them to understand the ramifications of their actions).