Transition to Nursing Practice: From Student to Registered Nurse

The transition from student to newly registered nurse can be daunting but with the right preparation, you can step into your new role with confidence. This book provides valuable guidance on what to expect, practical strategies for easing the transition and advice for supporting your ongoing personal and professional development.

Key features
o   Each chapter is mapped to the new 2018 NMC standards   
o   A new chapter on contemporary trends in nursing covers digital skills, peer facilitation, integrated working and more 
o   Self-assessment tools and reflective activities help you to examine your competencies and identify goals for your development
o   A chapter on health and wellbeing illustrates the importance of self-care and recommends strategies to reduce stress and build resilience

Dr Angela Darvill was a Senior Lecturer in Children and Young People’s nursing at the University of Huddersfield. Angela is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, has over 20 years experience in higher education and has been responsible for the education of nurses, mentors and lecturers. Angela’s PhD was a study of newly registered children’s nurses’ transition into children’s community nursing teams.

Dr Melanie Stephens is Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Head of Interprofessional Education and a health service researcher. She previously led the School of Health and Society’s Preparation for Role Transition module. Melanie is a health service researcher of the Healthy Aging and Dementia Hub, with specific research interests in pressure redistributing properties of seating, tissue viability, and interprofessional education and working.

Dr Jacqueline Leigh is Professor in Nurse Education Practice and is an adult nurse. An advocate for evidence-based supervision and assessment, Jackie has significant experience in developing innovative curricula that meet workforce needs in health and social care. Jackie is a National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow of Advance HE and is passionate about practice education and clinical leadership.