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LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING CONCEPTS ANALYSIS A research project presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing at Waikato Institute of Technology. Hamilton, New Zealand. Megan Clarkson 2009 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Kenneth John, adored husband, you have so patiently awaited my return from this life I have lived. You have provided encouragement, resulting in endurance. Thank you for all the fishing, kayaking, hunting and biking, alone… To the Waikato Institute of Technology Tutors and Distance Service Team – thank you. Angela Stewart in particular, your genuine interest and authentic leadership has enabled this work to grow and develop. Trust, dignity and vision have been afforded through this process, for which I am eternally grateful. Sandra Fielding you have at various stages managed to lead me toward the finish line, I am so very appreciative. Grounded, real and honest in assisting my development. To the friends that have walked and talked, contemplated, sat and listened, deliberated and discussed, thank you for your support … … its playtime again! I am grateful to the Bay of Plenty District Health Board for providing me with time and the Clinical Training Agency for financial support. 2 ABSTRACT This concept analysis explores the terms leadership and management and their application in the Clinical Nurse Manager position. Clinical Nurse Manager l