Capstone Coach for Nursing Excellence

by Campbell, Linda; Gilbert, Marcia A.; Laustsen, Gary Robert

• ISBN13: 9780803639072
• ISBN10: 0803639074
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780803640887
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780803621862
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-01-14
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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Summary

Accelerate your transition to nursing success!

• Excel in your senior nursing practicum
• Pass the NCLEX-RN®
• Flourish in your new nursing career

Rely on this portable reference to quickly find the crucial information you need to make an easy transition to a rewarding nursing career.  

A streamlined, outline format, case studies, clinical alerts, and quick-reference tables ensure you easily master the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed as an RN.

Plus, expert advice offers simple solutions to the most common challenges faced in the workplace.

Take this handy guide wherever you go for nursing excellence!

Table of Contents

1. Foundations: Providing a Framework to Accelerate Your Transition to Practicing RN
2. Pathophysiology and Pharmacology: Making Connections and Mastering Dosage Calculations 
3. Physical Assessment Skills and Findings: Firming the Foundation of Nursing Process
4. Diagnostics: Understanding and Monitoring Common Laboratory Tests
5. Patient Care: Reviewing Critical Skills, Keeping Patients Safe, and Managing Machines
6. Shift Planning: Conquering Shift Organization and Prioritization
7. Communication: Mastering Collaboration, Delegation, and Documentation
8. Critical Nursing Actions: Responding to Key Situations
9. Ethics: Addressing Dilemmas in Professional Practice
10. Next Steps: Advancing in Your Career