Transitions in Nursing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
$55.99
Transitions in Nursing is a clear and contemporary resource that assists students as they transition to practising, registered nurses.
Written by renowned editors, Esther Chang and John Daly, the fifth edition places a strong focus on competencies, clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflective practice and professional frameworks, offering fresh insights and suggestions to support senior nursing students and recent graduates when faced with key issues during the transition to practice.
Offering a range of strategies and a practical approach, Transitions in Nursing is a valuable resource that challenges and motivates students, educators and administrators throughout key stages of the transition to professional nursing practice.
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- Emphasis on self-care and stress management help you to reflect on the psychosocial aspects of the overall transition experience
- Increased focus on conflict resolution provides you with clear strategies and skills when dealing with the world of work
- Stronger insights into primary healthcare help strengthen your understanding within the Australian and New Zealand nursing context
- Updated research and literature provide contemporary insights into key issues including organisational culture, communication with patients and families, learning to work in teams and professional development strategies
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- Chapter 8 reinforces concepts of self-care and stress management to reflect and enhance psychosocial aspects of the overall transition experience
- Chapter 14 has an increased focus on conflict resolution
- NEW chapter Understanding Primary Healthcare provides a comprehensive ANZ overview of primary healthcare nursing
- NEW evolve resources
- An eBook included in all print purchases
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Section 1: From student to graduate 1 Managing the transition from student to graduate nurse 2 Becoming a competent, confident, professional registered nurse 3 Becoming part of a team 4 Understanding organisational culture in the community health setting 5 Understanding organisational culture in the hospital setting 6 Preparing for role transition 7 Processes of change in bureaucratic environments
Section 2: Skills for dealing with the world of work 8 Caring for self: the role of collaboration, healthy lifestyle and balance 9 Managing approaches to nursing care delivery 10 Dealing with ethical issues in nursing practice 11 Communication for effective nursing 12 Evidence-based practice/knowledge translation: a practical guide 13 Perspectives on quality in nursing 14 Managing emotional reactions in patients, families and colleagues 15 Clinical leadership
Section 3: Organisational environments 16 Excellence in practice: technology and the registered nurse 17 Establishing and maintaining a professional identity: portfolios and career progression 18 Reflective practice for the graduate 19 Mentoring for new graduates 20 Professional career development: development of the CAPABLE nursing professional 21 Transition into practice: the regulatory framework for nursing 22 Understanding Primary Healthcare