Nurse Manager's Survival Guide, 3rd ed.: Practical Answers to Everyday Problems

Marrelli, T. M. St. Louis: Mosby, 2004. 416 pp; $39.95; 1-800-325-4177; http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com

This "hands-on" guide provides practical advice to nurse managers who have had little or no management training. Application-oriented, it eases the transition from staff nurse to staff manager with useful tips and specific guidelines that are helpful to both new and experienced nurse managers. Updated to provide the most current healthcare management information available, this 3rd edition offers new information on recruitment and retention, managing in community settings, and healthcare legislation.