Joanne Connor
This unique text is the first to introduce professional moral courage as anessential competency in nurse executive leadership. It provides a foundationand understanding of the role of professional moral courage in nursing practice,places it in the context of current healthcare challenges and dilemmas, andidentifies the characteristics and qualities required to lead in such situations.Authored by a seasoned nurse executive, the text begins with an overviewof the healthcare environment; roles, responsibilities, and challenges ofthe nurse executive; and ethical dimensions of nurse executive practice. Itthen introduces the construct of professional moral courage, establishes asupporting competency framework, delineates a measurement tool, andprovides guidance on how a nurse executive can develop and nurture this vitalcompetency. Chapters provide real-world scenarios that highlight professionalmoral courage in action and its related consequences.