The Nurse Manager's Guide to Budgeting & Finance, 4th Ed.

Nurses focus on the art and science of caregiving, so stepping into a nurse manager role brings new challenges-especially when it comes to the economic reality of patient-staffingratios, budgets, reports, accounting, and financial decision-making. Acronyms such as FTEs and ADCs can feel like a foreign language, but thankfully, this book is here to help.The Nurse Manager's Guide to Budgeting and Finance, 4th Edition, provides real-world tools, tips, and strategies nurses need to manage resources wisely, support their team, and keep their unit on track in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. In this practical, on-the-job handbook, author AnnMarie Papa empowers nurse managers at all levels to lead with confidence, make informed financial decisions, and succeed in the business side of healthcare. In this 4th edition you'll find: - NEW: Expanded strategies for workforce planning, retention, and navigating rising temporary labor costs- NEW: AI and data analytics for resource optimization and forecasting- NEW: Strengthened coverage of value-based care, QSEN, and high-reliability principles- NEW: The latest legislative and reimbursement changes impacting nurse leaders and diverse care settings, including telehealth- NEW: Resources for board fiduciary responsibilities, budget development, formulas, financial statements, and differences between for-profit and nonprofit institutions