The Nurse Professional: Leveraging Your Education for Transition into Practice

"'Nursing school did not adequately prepare me for this role' and 'Why didn't anyone tell me about this when I was a student?' are commonly heard complaints from new nurses during their first two 'rite of passage' years following graduation. But this transition to professional practice--fraught with challenges, anxiety, triumphs and tears--does not have to be so difficult. The Nurse Professional helps novices to prepare for their transition into a 'real world' role from student role through graduation, NCLEX success, job search, first job, and beyond. It is the only book to cover all of the steps that new nurses must take to ensure a smooth transition into the professional role"--Résumé de l'éditeur.

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; References; Preface; Acknowledgments; Share The Nurse Professional: Leveraging Your Education for Transition Into Practice; Part I: Foundations for Success; Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview-World of Professional Nursing; Objectives; Historical Overview; Role of Nurse Generalist; Nurse Practice Act and Code of Ethics; Licensure Requirements; NCSBN Transition into Practice Model; Identify Key Components of the Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing Report; Career Paths;Summary; Discussion Questions; Suggested Learning Activities; References.

Chapter 2: Academic Foundations for Your Future RoleObjectives; Relationship of Academic Success to Your Professional Role; Identify strategies for Academic Success; Academic Integrity; Learning Styles; Learning Needs and Accommodations; Professional Behavior; Social Media; Feature: Top 10 Tips for Students; Summary; Discussion Questions; Suggested Learning Activities; References; Chapter 3: Self-Care, Advocacy, and Resiliency; Objectives; Self-Care from Student to Professional; Self-Care Strategies and Activities;Holistic Nursing Practice; Contemplative Practices.

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