Overview

This bestselling issues and trends textbook gives you a broad understanding of the problems and opportunities you will face as you make the transition from student to practicing nurse. While most of your studies have focused on learning how to care for the patient, this text teaches you the practical skills essential to managing the business side of your nursing career, including tips on resume writing and interviewing techniques, how to prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam, and effective ways to communicate and handle conflict in the work place. This new edition includes two new chapters on Emergency Preparedness and Building Nursing Management Skills plus numerous chapters that have been updated with the most relevant topics necessary for today's nursing student.

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9781416056720

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This updated and attractive text addresses a wide range of subjects.the material is well-referenced and up to date, contributors have clear writing styles and the text is supported by online materials. Nursing Standard, March 11:: vol 23 no 27:: 2009 <p> The publication of the revised 6th edition of this text is therefore a welcome and timely addition to assist the near and/or newly qualifying nurse to a successful transition into professional practice. The book is commendable in that it adopts a practical focus. The concepts addressed are sufficiently discussed and applied to the real world of nursing practice. Changing demands of practice are responded to, in that topic areas fundamental to the reality of today's nursing world are highlighted and the focus is on promoting the development of the requisite knowledge and skill sets to meet professional demands. Nurse Education in Practice, January 2009 <p> This book aims to alleviate the stress that many 'beginner' nurses face as t

This updated and attractive text addresses a wide range of subjects.the material is well-referenced and up to date, contributors have clear writing styles and the text is supported by online materials.? Nursing Standard, March 11:: vol 23 no 27:: 2009 The publication of the revised 6th edition of this text is therefore a welcome and timely addition to assist the near and/or newly qualifying nurse to a successful transition into professional practice. The book is commendable in that it adopts a practical focus. The concepts addressed are sufficiently discussed and applied to the real world of nursing practice. Changing demands of practice are responded to, in that topic areas fundamental to the reality of today's nursing world are highlighted and the focus is on promoting the development of the requisite knowledge and skill sets to meet professional demands. Nurse Education in Practice, January 2009 This book aims to alleviate the stress that many 'beginner' nurses face as they attempt to transition from student to registered practioner. It provides information that newly registered staff need to know, such as development in healthcare provision and the practice of nursing. Nursing Management, April 2009, Vol. 16, No. 1

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JoAnn Zerwekh is President/CEO at Nursing Education Consultants, Inc., Chandler, Arizona, USA.

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