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This paper considers the difference between management and leadership as they apply in the field of nursing. Accordign to the paper, the term "management" often refers to organizational planning. The paper also notes that the term can refer to the responsibility that one individual has for motivating a group of individuals who work under his or her direction.

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"Nurses find themselves in a unique position when compared to other professions. Although highly educated themselves, many nurses in management positions find themselves automatically being placed in a reduced position of power. This subordinate position is often apparent when dealing with other healthcare professionals, supervisors, and management. This essay will be used to answer several questions about power and management, particularly in how it relates to nursing. How Does Leadership Differ from Management? For many years a manager was expected to be a leader. That concept has..."

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