List of Figures and Tables About the Authors Preface Introduction 1. Understanding the Economic Environment of Health Care(Peter I. Buerhaus, PhD, RN, FAAN) 2. Framing a Model for Managed Care, Case Management, and Capitation (Joanne M. Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN) 3. Building Strategic Linkages for Nursing(Joanne M. Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN) 4. Applying Leadership Competencies for Nurse Executives (Susan B. Jeska, EdD, MBA, BAN, RN) 5. Creating a Healthy Work Environment (Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN) 6. Assuring Professional Practice (Jane H. Barnsteiner, PhD, RN, FAAN) 7. Defining Roles for the Corporate-Level Nurse Executive (Linda R. Cronenwett, PhD, RN, FAAN) Afterword. The Challenge for Nurse Executives Glossary