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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 nursing 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).

NEW Book Release:

101 Global Leadership Lessons for Nurses101 Global Leadership Lessons for Nurses
Nancy Rollins Gantz, MSN, RN, PhD, MBA, NE-BC, MRCNA, Editor

This book covers the daily challenges facing healthcare leaders — communications, negotiations, resource management, and work-life balance, to name a few — with the unique feature of a mentor-mentee team authoring each chapter. Learn more!

 

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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.

All of our books are available for faculty course adoption, as are our online courses!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Latest STTI book releases: 

You'll Know You're a Nurse When...You'll Know You're a Nurse When ...
Nurses share a common bond — a wealth of experiences that sets their work apart from any other profession. They also all have a moment, that moment, when they know: They don't just do the work of a nurse, they are a nurse. You'll Know You're a Nurse When ... shares these moments — humorous, touching, compelling, slightly crazy and everything in between


A Daybook for Beginning NursesA Daybook for Beginning Nurses
by Donna Cardillo, RN, MA

Novice and well-seasoned nurses share their insight and wisdom in this new inspirational book for beginning nurses. This perpetual daybook offers 365 motivating tips and quotes from bestselling author and speaker Donna Cardillo.

Thought-provoking essays exploring themes significant to the new nurse, begin each monthly “chapter.” Each month’s topic is reinforced through daily suggestions and advice to help the beginning nurse thrive in the workplace. 
 

Evidence-Based Design for Health Care FacilitiesEvidence-Based Design for Healthcare Facilities
by Cynthia McCullough, RN, MSN

Spurred by the healthcare building boom, evidence-based healthcare facility design is an important and growing trend in creating safe and nurturing patient-care environments. In this book, design consultant Cynthia McCullough gives readers the necessary knowledge, tools, and strategies to incorporate these design concepts into any project — from the largest new healthcare facility construction to departmental renovations. 

Being Present:  A Nurse's Resource for End-of-Life  CommunicationBeing Present: A Nurse's Resource for End-of-Life Communication  
by Marjorie Schaffer, RN, BA, MS, PhD, and Linda Norlander, RN, BSN, MS

In this book, authors Marjorie Schaffer and Linda Norlander offer strategies to help nurses talk with patients and families about their needs, hopes, and wishes as they face their own death or that of a loved one.


Why Retire?  Career Strategies for Third Age Nurses Why Retire? Career Strategies for Third Age Nurses
by Fay L. Bower, DNSc, FAAN, and William A. Sadler, PhD

Nurses are aging and the workforce is shrinking. Whether you’re a nurse or a nurse manager, you’re looking for answers. Join nursing expert Fay L. Bower and business/sociology professor William A. Sadler as they outline a solution using a new paradigm of aging — the Third Age, a period of life stretching from age 50 to 75 that can be an energizing time for renewal and growth.


B is for BalanceB is for Balance
Edited by Sharon M. Weinstein, RN, MS, CRNI, FAAN

Every professional wants balance between life at work and at home, but how do you find that in todays overworked, overscheduled world? Expert Sharon M. Weinstein shares her secrets with you—as a mom, wife, clinician, and business owner—in this practical and insightful book. Look for hundreds of useful ideas, tips, and tricks for rebalancing your life and grabbing those goals that are just within reach! 


 
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