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First year nurse : wisdom, warnings, and what I wish I'd known my first 100 days on the job / edited by Barbara Arnoldussen.

Summary:

Your first 100 days at a new job could be daunting -- unless you go in prepared. First Year Nurse places the wisdom and warnings of hundreds of experienced nurses right at your fingertips. You'll learn all about how to start off on the right foot; plan and prioritize; communicate with your colleagues; cope with challenging patients; keep your energy up (and stress down); and set a course for professional growth.

Record details

ISBN: 9781506202211
ISBN: 1506202217
Physical Description: vii, 264 pages ; 16 cm
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: New York : Kaplan Nursing, [2016]
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

The reality check -- Starting off on the right foot -- Organization 101 -- The many sides to patient care -- Coping with challenging patients -- Rapport with coworkers -- Leading the troops -- Helping doctors help patients -- The magic of mentors -- Professional growth -- Keeping energy up and stress down -- The fun perks of nursing -- Final words of wisdom -- The ABCs of success!