The essentials of nurses' organising work, Care trajectory management' refers to the work that nurses do to coordinate and organise patient care. It is a relatively unseen element of the nursing role that is absolutely vital for patient safety and quality care. Care Trajectory Management is the first ever textbook of its kind for nurse educators, practice facilitators and policymakers as well as undergraduate nurses. It is both a theoretical and practical resource covering the concepts and theories around the organisational components of nursing practice, derived from the research of nurse academic Davina Allen. This excellent book will help prepare nurses to be the 'glue' in increasingly complex healthcare systems and provides an excellent foundation for embedding this important subject into student curricula. The first textbook of its kind-a valuable resource for both experienced nurses and undergraduates, Evidence based-derived from research led by the author Covers: The history of nursing's professional development, Professional identity, Healthcare quality and safety, Healthcare systems, Managing complexity, Care coordination, Tacit knowledge, Nursing theory, Organising work, Care Trajectory Management Framework, Translational mobilisation theory, Illustrative case studies based on observational studies bring theory to life, Exercises, quick quizzes and reflective practice help to apply learning, Online downloadable workbook to organise learning.