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OverviewNo 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kati KleberPublisher: American Nurses Publishing Imprint: American Nurses Publishing Edition: 3rd Revised edition ISBN: 9781558106918ISBN 10: 155810691 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 30 May 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAbout 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 IndexReviewsAuthor Information"Kati Kleber, BSN, RN, CCRN, graduated from nursing school in Iowa in 2010. After working on a cardiac stepdown unit in the Midwest, she moved into neurocritical care in Charlotte, NC. She was a certified preceptor, obtained her critical care certification, and was named one of the """"Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina"""" and Charlotte Business Journal’s Nurse of the Year in 2015. Author, national speaker, and host of a podcast for new nurses, Kati owns and operates FreshRN.com. Her passion centers not only on encouraging and educating new graduate nurses, but also on building relationships with other people and God. She and her husband John have one child, Hannah Joy, and two very handsome rescue dogs. Kati is currently pursuing her MSN in Nursing Education." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |