Clinical coach for nursing excellence
By: Linda Campbell, Marcia A. Gilbert, Gary R. Laustsen.
Contributors: Gilbert, Marcia A.; Laustsen, Gary R.
Publisher: F.A. Davis Co.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780803621862
Subjects: Nursing -- Practice; Nursing Process; Clinical Competence; Education, Nursing; Nurse's Role
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Providing a framework to accelerate your transition to practicing RN; title: Pathophysiology and pharmacology : making connections and mastering dosage calculations; title: Physical assessment skills and findings : firming the foundation of nursing process; title: Diagnostics : understanding and monitoring common blood tests, urinalysis, ABGs, basic ECG rhythm strips, and cardiac markers; title: Patient care : reviewing critical skills, keeping patients safe, and managing machines; title: Shift planning : conquering shift organization and prioritization; title: Communication : mastering communication, inter-professional collaboration, delegation, and documentation; title: Critical nursing actions : responding to changing patient conditions, managing pain, and providing end of life care; title: Ethics : addressing dilemmas in professional practice; title: Next steps : caring for self, exploring future roles, and continuing the push for professional pride.