
Transitions in Nursing
Preparing for Professional Practice
Elsevier (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published on 6. February 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-7295-4461-0 (ISBN)
Description
Highly respected guide to entering the world of work
Now in its sixth edition, Transitions in Nursing continues to challenge, motivate and assist students as they transition to the workforce in different health environments.
The text provides practical, real-life support for nurses preparing for professional practice, ensuring they have a comprehensive understanding of what they will encounter and how best to manage the transition period. It covers common issues faced by graduate nurses, important skills for dealing with the world of work, and the organisational environments in which nurses work.
This edition features new contributors, new content, and the latest evidence-based research, statistics, standards and procedures, making it a must-have addition for all senior nursing students and recent graduates. - Fully updated, evidence-based, comprehensive content from experts in the field
- Practical strategies and suggestions for removing stress, strain and culture shock
- A focus on self-care
- Case studies, reflective questions and exercises throughout to help apply learning to the real-life workplace
Student and Instructor resources on Evolve: - Case studies + reflective questions
Now in its sixth edition, Transitions in Nursing continues to challenge, motivate and assist students as they transition to the workforce in different health environments.
The text provides practical, real-life support for nurses preparing for professional practice, ensuring they have a comprehensive understanding of what they will encounter and how best to manage the transition period. It covers common issues faced by graduate nurses, important skills for dealing with the world of work, and the organisational environments in which nurses work.
This edition features new contributors, new content, and the latest evidence-based research, statistics, standards and procedures, making it a must-have addition for all senior nursing students and recent graduates. - Fully updated, evidence-based, comprehensive content from experts in the field
- Practical strategies and suggestions for removing stress, strain and culture shock
- A focus on self-care
- Case studies, reflective questions and exercises throughout to help apply learning to the real-life workplace
Student and Instructor resources on Evolve: - Case studies + reflective questions
More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chatswood
Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 175 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7295-4461-0 (9780729544610)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition

Book
09/2019
5th Edition
Elsevier
€55.00
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Persons
Author
Emeritus Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Content
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 roles 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. Infection prevention and control in the healthcare setting
14. Perspectives on quality in nursing
15. Managing emotional reactions in yourself, patients, families and colleagues
16. Leadership in nursing and clinical practice
Section 3: Organisational Environments
17. Technology and the registered nurse
18. The challenge of bullying in nursing
19. Establishing and maintaining a professional identity: portfolios and career progression
20. Critically reflective practice for the graduate
21. Mentoring for new graduates
22. Professional career development: development of the CAPABLE nursing professional
23. Transition into practice: the regulatory framework for nursing
24. Understanding primary healthcare
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 roles 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. Infection prevention and control in the healthcare setting
14. Perspectives on quality in nursing
15. Managing emotional reactions in yourself, patients, families and colleagues
16. Leadership in nursing and clinical practice
Section 3: Organisational Environments
17. Technology and the registered nurse
18. The challenge of bullying in nursing
19. Establishing and maintaining a professional identity: portfolios and career progression
20. Critically reflective practice for the graduate
21. Mentoring for new graduates
22. Professional career development: development of the CAPABLE nursing professional
23. Transition into practice: the regulatory framework for nursing
24. Understanding primary healthcare