Becoming a Registered Nurse : Making the Transition to Practice

Temple, Jenny

ISBN 10: 0857259318 / ISBN 13: 9780857259318

Published by SAGE Publications, Limited, 2012

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Becoming a Registered Nurse : Making the Transition to Practice
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857259318
• ISBN 13: 9780857259318
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.626 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Final year nursing students are often nervous about making the transition into a registered nurse. This book helps students prepare for their first nursing role and uses ′real life′ scenarios to consolidate their skills. It guides students through the final year with its increased demands, and assists them in meeting the NMC requirements for registration. It covers content commonly found on final year transition to practice modules including coping with stress, applying for jobs, what to expect from your first role, dealing with change, delegating and managing junior staff, handling risky situations, managing priorities and developing your career.

Key Features

• Core reading for ′transition to practice′ modules, all fields of practice
• Develops higher-level problem solving skills through interactive scenarios
• Reflective activities encourage critical thinking and decision making
• Linked to the latest NMC Standards and ESCs for degree-level education

About the Author

Jenny Temple is an Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Adult Nursing, at the University of Plymouth. She has a clinical background in orthopaedics and renal care but has taught extensively on management and leadership modules. She is passionate about adult nursing and helping students to think for themselves and enjoys teaching the application of theory into practice.