Anatomy of a Super Nurse: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Nursey

ISBN-13: 9781558106918 / Angielski

American Nurses Association

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No matter how hard you've studied, stepping into that first nursing job is unlike anything you've ever experienced. For students and recent graduates looking to conquer the challenging transition from stressed-out student to nursing professional, Kati Kleber's got you covered. Acclaimed blogger and author of Becoming Nursey, Kati expands on her guide for new nurses with this revised edition, Anatomy of a Super Nurse. She provides real-world advice on surviving nursing school and thriving in your first nursing job. Using personal experiences, Kati dives deep into that pivotal first year and answers questions that all new nurses have, but don't always think to ask. You'll learn to master practical topics such as how to give and receive a good, concise report and what to do in a code. Plus, you'll find tips on time management, stepping into a leadership role, and best practices for sleeping when you're on the night shift. Armed with tons of information - and lots of laughs - Anatomy of a Super Nurse shines light onto the dark spots in a nurse's first year, equipping you with everything you need to become a successful bedside nurse.

Spis treści

• About the Author
• Introduction
• Chapter 1 Gandalf the Grey, RN
• The Sides of Nursing
• The Good Grey Nurses
• It’s a Journey
• Chapter 2 Surviving Nursing School
• Organization
• Studying
• Relationships
• Care Plans
• Nursing School Clinicals
• Prioritizing Your Mental and Physical Health
• NCLEX Quick Tips
• Licensure Basics
• Coming Around Full Circle
• Chapter 3 Getting a Job
• Preparation for Job-Hunting: Things to Do Beforehand to Set Yourself Apart and Give Yourself an Edge
• The Follow Up
• Reference
• Chapter 4 Graduate Nurse Turned Bedside Nurse
• Basic Orientation Structure, Preceptors, and Mentors
• The Role of the New Graduate on the Nursing Unit
• The Orientation Process
• Goal Setting
• Chapter 5 Nurses: Coordinators and Leaders of the Team
• Therapy Services
• Social Work and Case Management
• Chaplaincy and Spiritual Support
• The Pharmacy Team
• Additional Team Members
• Working with Physicians and Their Support Staff
• So, Who Ya Gonna Call?
• How Their Schedules Work
• Rounding with Physicians and the Medical Team
• Calling the Medical Team
• A Lot of Cooks in the Kitchen
• Chapter 6 New Nurse Basics
• Report
• Assessments
• The Man, the Nurse, and the Dementor Foot
• Pain
• Delegation
• Policies, Procedures, Order Sets, and Protocols
• Documentation
• Chapter 7 Time Management
• General Time Management Etiquette
• Prioritization
• General Time Management Principles
• Time Management on the Floor
• Floor Nursing Timeline
• Time Management in Critical Care
• Chapter 8 Dealing with Tough Patients and Loved Ones
• First Things First: You Deserve Respect
• Three Practical Steps to Handling This
• Avoid the Power Struggle
• Tips for Dealing with Specific Demeanors (No, not Dementors…Demeanors)
• Chapter 9 The Code Blues
• My First Code Blue
• Code Blues for Newbies
• Qualities of a Smoothly Run Code
• My First Non–Code Blue Code Blue
• Comfort Care Conversations
• Chapter 10 The Shift that Broke Me
• Chapter 11 If It Makes You Feel Any Better
• Dispelling the Myth
• Kinds of Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
• What to Do When You Make a Mistake
• To Summarize
• Reference
• Chapter 12 The Nurse Life
• Communication with Loved Ones
• Practical preparation
• Eating Healthy
• Activity
• Night Shift Tips
• Thank You and Welcome to Nursing
• Recommended Reading
• Talking Points
• Index