Synopses & Reviews
The Everything New Nurse Book is the ultimate hand-holder for the new nurse as she steps through the hospital door that first day on the job. Covering everything new nurses didn't learn in the classroom, veteran nurse and author Kathy Quan is candid in her advice--from dealing with doctors and their Old Boy Network to balancing a hectic schedule and the emotional burden of this life-or-death job.
Synopsis
As a new nurse you're entering one of the most challenging and rewarding fields. You will quickly learn how to navigate a complex medical landscape, care for sick and vulnerable patients, and manage stressful situations with skill and ease. This book will be your reassuring guide through all this and more.
Veteran nurse Kathy Quan teaches you how to:
- Balance a hectic schedule, handle stress, and avoid burnout
- Deal with doctors and other medical professionals
- Continue education while working
- Use software, smartphones, and apps to help treat patients
Packed with tips and strategies from nurses who have seen and done it all, this revised and updated guide gives you all the tools you need to get through those first critical months on the job--and beyond.