Holds a proven track record of success in teaching healthcare business basics to nursesThis acclaimed text helps to build the fundamental economic and financial management skills nurses and nurse leaders need to be successful in daily practice and career advancement. The updated fourth edition includes new and revised case studies reflecting current trends and increased coverage of budget strategies, forecasting, and the financial impact of COVID-19. It is rewritten to provide greater clarity for readers unfamiliar with budgets and features a new two-color design to enhance readability. Additionally, the text reflects current AACN Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education and updated sample business plans, grant proposals, and other essential reports along with providing augmented Instructor Resources.The book--written by nurses for nurses--is designed to help readers understand the impact of healthcare economics and finance in their day-to-day clinical and leadership work. While it covers advanced practice topics and responsibilities, the text’s readability and foundational content make it useful for nurses at all levels. It also delivers content essential for nurse entrepreneurs and other nurse leaders with its explanations of how national and global economics affect the health care industry, and how health insurance strategies affect consumer access and outcomes. The text provides multiple opportunities for experiential learning, such a writing business plans and grant proposals and engaging in discussions. It delivers cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses, discusses budget preparation, offers strategies for controlling budget costs, and updates relevant health policies and statistics. Abundant Instructor Resources feature chapter-based Excel workbooks and PowerPoints, a test bank, and crossword puzzles with answers. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.New to the Fourth Edition:New and revised cases reflect current trendsIncreased coverage of budget strategies, forecasting, and the financial impact of COVID-19 and legislative changesStreamlined approach simplifies content for readers new to budgetsNew and updated definitionsNew and revised/updated chaptersTwo-color design enhances readabilityReflect current AACN EssentialsEnhances popular Instructor ResourcesUpdates sample business plans, grant proposals, and other essential reportsKey Features:Equally useful for RN-BSN, MSN, and DNP, programsAligned with AACN and AONL guidelines and certification and competency standardsFacilitates experiential learning with end-of-chapter exercises, tips for synthesizing knowledge, worksheets, and case examplesEffective in traditional, hybrid, and online learning environments