Transition to Nursing Practice, 1st Edition

A comprehensive, evidence-based guide to transitioning to the professional nursing roleTransition to Nursing Practice: From Student to Professional provides students with a comprehensive introduction into the nursing profession and the capabilities they need for practice. Written by experts in their field, this book takes an evidence-based approach to understanding workplace readiness of graduate nurses.It presents the theoretical principles that underpin the concept of readiness and asks students to apply these principles in preparation for personal, professional, clinical and industry domains of practice.Included are case studies and activities to develop students’ understanding of the nursing profession and practical worksheets to help students build a career-ready portfolio. It aims to make a significant contribution to the development of nursing students and assist them in making a seamless transition to their professional role.KEY FEATURESCase studies provide real-life examples of the theoretical principles.Making the Transition activities consider the concepts discussed in each chapter, with reference to students own stage and degree of readiness, and assist them in developing their professional nursing portfolio.Stop, Reflect and Think questions encourage students to critically reflect on what they have learnt.Worksheets and checklists aim to build students confidence as they prepare to enter their first year of practice.

Dr Helena Harrison is a Lecturer in nursing, Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research, James Cook University. Dr Harrison researches in the field of new graduate registered nurse practice readiness for Australian health care contexts.Professor Melanie Birks is Professor of Nursing, Quality and Strategy at James Cook University. Professor Birks is an experienced researcher and educator, with an extensive background in leadership and management in thetertiary sector.Professor Jane Mills is Dean and Head of the La Trobe Rural Health School in Bendigo, Victoria. Professor Mills' research portfolio focuses on rural and public health, health workforce and health system strengthening.y

Transition to Nursing Practice: From Student to Professional provides students with a comprehensive introduction into the nursing profession and the capabilities they need for practice.Written by experts in their field, the text takes an evidence-based approach to understanding workplace readiness of graduate nurses. It presents the theoretical principles that underpin the concept of readiness and asks students to apply these principles in preparation for personal, professional, clinical and industry domains of practice. Included are case studies and activities to develop students' understanding of the nursing profession and practical worksheets to help students build acareer-ready portfolio.The text aims to build confidence in students as they prepare to enter their first year of practice by enabling them to identify and consolidate the essential capabilities needed to adjust to and grow in their professional role as a registered nurse.

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