TY - BOOK AU - Sullivan,Eleanor J. TI - Becoming influential: a guide for nurses SN - 0130485195 AV - RT 86 .S85 2004 U1 - 610.73/06/99 21 PY - 2004/// CY - Upper Saddle River, N.J. PB - Prentice Hall KW - Nursing KW - Psychological aspects KW - Influence (Psychology) KW - Practice KW - Communication in nursing KW - organization & administration KW - Career Mobility KW - Communication KW - Interpersonal Relations KW - Power (Psychology) N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Understanding influence -- What is influence and why do I need it? -- Rules of the game -- Understanding and using your power -- The power of image -- Communicating effectively -- Why politics? -- Using influence -- Setting goals and making things happen -- Making connections and building coalitions -- Negotiating for what you want -- Dealing with difficult people and situations -- Putting influence to work -- Telling nursing's story -- Managing your career -- (Nursing) practice makes perfect -- Preparing your successors -- Leaving your legacy ER -