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OverviewWritten for graduate, medical floor, and surgical floor nurses, Pathway to ICU is a handy guidebook meant to encourage a transition or prep for an exciting entrance in the ICU. Designed to assist floor nurses transitioning to the demanding realm of intensive care or new nurses starting their first shifts in the ICU, this indispensable handbook offers a wealth of insights, practical suggestions, and valuable resources to ensure a seamless and successful transition. Guidance you'll find in this handbook includes: - The knowledge and skills expected of an ICU nurse. - Potential scenarios you may encounter-and how to navigate them with confidence and expertise. - How to sharpen your analytical skills and become a nimble learner. - Effective communication tactics that enable you to interact empathetically with patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring the highest quality care. - Ways to manage your expectations and stress that accompanies the transition. While ICU nurses come from diverse backgrounds, certain abilities and mindsets pave the way for triumph. Learn how to embrace the challenge of a different patient load and the intensity of the ICU environment, where your ability to multitask and execute tasks promptly is paramount. Set sail on this self-directed voyage, knowing you have the tools and support to flourish in your new role. Pathway to ICU is your compass to steer you towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in intensive care nursing Full Product DetailsAuthor: Karen Ann ThompsonPublisher: Palmetto Publishing Imprint: Palmetto Publishing Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.172kg ISBN: 9798822920071Pages: 46 Publication Date: 21 November 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationKaren Ann Thompson M.S., RN has been a nurse since 1984. She received her Bachelors of Science from UTMB School of Nursing and her Masters of Science in Nursing (Nurse Administration) from the University of Houston. As a Native Houstonian, she still lives in the city and works as a staff nurse in surgical services at a local hospital. She hopes one day to obtain a research position outside of the hospital. In her free time, Karen Thompson enjoys yoga, strength training, baking, and spending time with her three grown children and three grandchildren. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |