num_pages: 290
description: What is it like to be a nurse?This comprehensive and plain-spoken guide is filled with tips and helpful hints about what nurses do how and why to become one and the challenges and rewards that can arise throughout the first year on the job at a hospital. It's written in an easy-to-understand style and is clearly organized so that information can be accessed quickly.Recently updated with a new introduction and additional information on the Affordable Care Act The New Nurse Handbook covers:*Choosing a nursing program that meets your goals*Deciding where to work*What to expect as a new employee*Avoiding burnout*Coping with a patient's family members*Losing your first patient*What to keep in mind when communicating with doctors*Protecting patients' privacy*Opportunities to keep learningAnd moreWhether you're a new nurse or still deciding whether or not nursing is for you The New Nurse Handbook will answer your questions.
language: English
title: The New Nurse Handbook
publisher: Fall River Press