Includes bibliographical references (p. 276) and index.
Summary
As a new nurse, you're entering one of the most challenging and rewarding fields. This guide is packed with tips and strategies from nurses who have seen and done it all, giving you the tools you need to get through those first critical months on the job-- and beyond.
Contents
What is a nurse? -- Why become a nurse? -- How to become a nurse -- Deciding where to work -- Surviving your first day -- The new kid on the block -- Your scope of practice -- Time management -- Utilizing teamwork -- Learn from your mistakes -- What you learned in school -- The patients -- The doctors -- The nursing shortage in action -- Expect to get sick -- Working with technology -- Discharge planning -- Documentation and communication -- Confidentiality -- Nursing is a lifelong learning experience -- Setting future career goals -- Taking care of yourself.
