19 The Raupo book of Maori proverbs (PL 6465 BRO) Arranged thematically, with an index of the proverbs in Maori, and an index of English theme words. [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Maori, New books
18 Leadership material: How personal experience shapes executive presence (HD 57.7 JON) Posits that a leader's life experiences, relationships and personal interactions provide the material necessary for becoming a leader. Aims to assist leaders to simplify the complexity of organisational relationships and behaviour. Shares concepts from the science of relationships to teach leaders how to create interpersonal connections. [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Leadership, New books
17 Understanding patient safety (WB 100 WAC) Covers the clinical, organisational and systems issues of patient safety. Surveys specific types of medical errors, including surgical parmaceutical, diagnostic, and those related to handovers and infections. Suggests how to establish reporting systems and create a safety culture. [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: New books, Patient safety
14 Ethics and issues in contemporary nursing (WY 85 BUR) Examines the latest trends, principles, theories, and models in patient care to enable nurses to make ethically-sound decisions in complex and controversial situations. [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Ethics, New books