About the Author

Al Rundio, PhD, DNP, RN, APRN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN, is an experienced clinician, administrator, and educator. He is a Clinical Professor of Nursing at Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the former Vice President of Nursing/CNO at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, New Jersey. He is a member of the board of trustees of Inspira Health System in New Jersey. Rundio currently practices part-time as a nurse practitioner in a residential addiction treatment center. He is the immediate Past President of the International Nurses Society on Addictions. Rundio is the coauthor of the first, second, and third editions of Nurse Executive Review and Resource Manual, published by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. He is the coeditor and author of The Doctor of Nursing Practice and the Nurse Executive Role, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. He is the editor of Nurse Management & Executive Practice, also published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. He is the coeditor-in-chief of the Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice. He is a popular speaker on nurse management and leadership topics. He presents nurse executive review courses to assist nurses in preparation for the nurse executive certification board examinations.

Reviews

"What a great reference-complete yet concise! For those nurses who don't think the budget is important, Rundio identifies the relationship between informed budgeting and improved patient care. He clearly describes everything the nurse needs to know about the budget and the budgeting process. And if that isn't enough, he provides decisive and essential information for future administrative and clinical practice. No nurse should be without a copy!"-William J. Lorman, PhD, JD, MSN, PMHNP-BC, NCPsyA, FAANPrincipal, Insight Psychological Services Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
"The Nurse Manager's Guide to Budgeting & Finance, Third Edition, is so much more than a guide for nurse managers! This book is essential reading for all advanced practice registered nurse educators and policymakers. Concepts central to healthcare costs, reimbursement, and national policy are presented in a way that is easy for the non-manager to understand. It's not easy to make budgeting interesting, but Dr. Rundio does it!"-Sally K. Miller, PhD, APRN, FAANP Clinical Professor Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions
"Dr. Rundio has significant experience as a nurse executive and is currently my successor as treasurer for the Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania. His book comprehensively outlines key budgeting concepts and shares important steps in developing strong, credible nursing budgets. This third edition includes 'real time' interviews and case examples that enhance the assimilation of knowledge and understanding of financial concepts-an outstanding strategy for explaining this often complicated yet critical leadership topic. I truly wish I'd had Dr. Rundio's book as a reference early in my career, not only for myself but as a resource for nurse leader colleagues!"-Valerie S. Hardy-Sprenkle, MPH, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE (R)WellSpan Vice President of Acute Care Nursing Practice (Retired)WellSpan York Hospital Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer (Retired)
"Al Rundio's third edition of The Nurse Manager's Guide to Budgeting & Finance is a must-have resource for new nurse leaders as well as seasoned nurse executives. In this edition, Al addresses contemporary issues facing nurse leaders such as the financial impact of the global pandemic. He provides an up-to-date view of the complexities and challenges of the healthcare financial environment and shares real-world examples that exemplify nursing financial acumen. This guide should be part of every nurse manager's toolkit for assuring competent practice."-Moreen Donahue, DNP, RN, FAAN, NEA-BCNurse Consultant
"Dr. Rundio did an amazing job of taking an incredible amount of information and streamlining it into short, detailed, and informative sections. His chapter on 'Budgeting Development' provides a true collection of all the specifics that need to be considered, as well as the steps needed to create a solid budget. I love that he included his personal thoughts and experiences throughout the book." -Cindy McIntire, RNDirector of Nursing, Enlightened Solutions Detox