Books for Nurses
Books published and distributed by the honor society are by, for, and about nurses. True to the honor society's vision, our books support the growth of a global community of nurses who lead using scholarship, knowledge, and technology to improve the health of the world's people.
See our complete catalog of books (available for sale via Nursing Knowledge International).
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Our latest books:
ds of Wisdom From Pivotal Nurse Leaders
by Beth Houser, RN, DNSc, FNP, NEA-BC
Beautiful full-color photographs and the accumulated wisdom from 23 well-known nurse leaders make Words of Wisdom from Pivotal Nurse Leaders a book for every nurse who seeks inspiration, tempered with real-world savvy. Authors Beth Houser and Kathy Player provide commentary for each section and give readers suggestions for applying the leaders’ advice in practice. Words of Wisdom is a companion piece to the acclaimed series Pivotal Moments in Nursing, Volume I and Volume II. More. |
Authors
We offer authors the advantages of a small but talented and professional publishing program in an organization that is 100% focused on nurses. We welcome proposals for books that further the mission of the honor society. View our topic areas and book submission guidelines here.
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Ready, Set, Go Lead!
by Nancy Dickenson-Hazard, RN, MSN, FAAN
This transformative handbook will help aspiring and experienced health care leaders alike as they embark—and continue—on their leadership journeys. In Ready, Set, Go Lead!, Nancy Dickenson-Hazard combines her extensive international leadership experience with real-world examples to assist early- and mid-career health care leaders alike on their own leadership journeys. Fun and thoughtful exercises at the end of each chapter provide further opportunities for personal leadership growth that even experienced leaders should find beneficial. More.
by Patrice Rancour, MS, RN
Patrice Rancour has an honest, humane, funny, and poetic style. She sweeps you along with her compassion, her wit, and her unerring ability to grasp the truth of the matter. This book is for anyone who has an interest in what goes on in the patient rooms, hallways, stairwells, and elevators of a cancer hospital. You won’t be able to put it down.
International Textbook of Reflective Practice in Nursing
Edited by: Dawn Freshwater (University of Leeds, United Kingdom), Bev Taylor (Southern Cross University, Australia) and Gwen Sherwood (University of North Carolina, USA)
Reflective practice has been widely adopted as a successful method for developing nursing across many specialties. The International Textbook of Reflective Practice in Nursing provides a definitive synthesis of the current international literature and activity surrounding reflective practice within nursing. More
By Peter Jaret ~ Photographs by Karen Kasmauski ~ Senior Editor Marla Salmon ~ Foreword by Jimmy Carter
To care. To advocate. To innovate. To be a nurse.
In a moving tapestry of words and photographs, NURSE: A World of Care, documents and celebrates the vital and often invisible work of nurses throughout the globe. The many faces and voices of nurses are captured in compelling detail by photographer Karen Kasmauski and writer Peter Jaret. Together they paint an unforgettable and varied portrait of the profession Learn more.
*This book is published by Emory University and distributed by Nursing Knowledge International, the sales and distribution subsidiary of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International.
How professional etiquette can advance your nursing career.
Etiquette is more than just which fork to use. It’s about handling business meetings and PDAs appropriately. It’s about cultivating your career, and it’s essential for nurses’ career success—from new graduates to seasoned leaders. Popular author and speaker Kathleen D. Pagana, PhD, RN, transfers her engaging teaching style into a book that both informs and delights. Learn from the experience of others Through faux pas, good ideas, frequently asked questions, and take-away tips. More