Evidence-Based Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Nursing and Healthcare: A Practical Guide to Success

Delivers a practical leadership approach that will thrive in today's healthcare environment

This application-based text is designed to cultivate nursing and healthcare leaders who embrace the demands and opportunities of today's healthcare environment, which is rooted in innovation. Authored by world-class innovators and leaders in evidence-based healthcare practice, the book provides proven strategies to incorporate innovative and evidence-based leadership strategies into daily use to build creative, high-functioning, and sustainable organizations.

The book differs from traditional academic texts by providing content that is practical, personal, and engaging. It provides a clear path for readers to integrate innovation and leadership principles into their careers and daily practice. The text is enhanced by individualized quotes and first-person accounts from healthcare industries. Chapters offer objectives and case studies. Other features include "Calls to Action" which will help readers develop leadership skills, and "Key Takeaway Points" to help remember important concepts. Podcasts conducted with prolific leaders illustrate the many challenges they have faced over the years.

Key Features:
• Rooted in AACN Essentials for DNP and Master's Education
• Provides practical information on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship
• Includes best practice applications for healthcare and non-healthcare industries to improve outcomes in real-world settings
• Provides case studies, "Calls to Action," and "Key Takeaway Points"
• Includes podcasts with top healthcare leaders

Tim Raderstorf, DNP, RN, is the Chief Innovation Officer at The Ohio State University College of Nursing. As the first nurse to hold this academic title in the United States, he takes great pride in educating the nation on the role of the nurse as an innovator and entrepreneur. In 2017, he founded The Innovation Studio, a makerspace/incubator that provides interprofessional healthcare teams with the tools and mentorship needed to turn ideas into actions. This work at the Innovation Studio led to Tim being named the 2018 Early Career Innovator of the Year at The Ohio State University. Outside of Ohio State, Tim is the founder of Quality Health Communications, a digital Clinical Decision Support System that communicates real-time patient quality and safety metrics to the healthcare team.

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
Dean
Helene Fuld Health Trust Professor of Evidence-based Practice
Vice President for Health Promotion
University Chief Wellness Officer
Executive Director, the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio