goingback, I utilized the following leadership texts in my BSN program. I hope it helps. Grossman, S.C. & Valiga, T.M. (2009). The new leadership challenge: Creating the future of nursing (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. Sullivan, E.J. & Decker, P.J. (2009). Effective leadership and management in nursing (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.