How to Survive & Maybe Even Love Your Life As A Nurse

Okay, you've done it. You've graduated and passed your test. So now what? Kelli Dunham has helped thousands learn How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School. Now she and fellow RN Staci Smith, a 20-year nursing veteran, share their knowledge along with that of hundreds of working RNs who love what they do. How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse is a light-hearted, fresh, and easy-to-read guide that takes you from graduation through your first nursing job and into a successful, fulfilling career. This life-saving book serves as your mentor and cheerleader, guiding and supporting you through the transition from student to confident professional. Loaded with practical advice and tools to reduce anxiety, this book will help you master the challenges of clinical practice: * Your job search * Considering career opportunities and comparing offers * Workplace diversity * Time management * Managing your finances * Handling difficult patients, supervisors, and situations * Coping with stress With a healthy dose of comic relief, the authors guide you through both the challenging and rewarding times ahead. * Taking stock after graduating and passing the NCLEX-how to draw from your life experience to prepare for what's ahead * How to compare jobs, from the search to sign-on bonuses, shows you how to make wise decisions from a variety of options * Fostering healthy relationships with patients and their families, your fellow nurses, and other health professionals in your health care team * Suggestions to help prioritize efficiently, handle clinical situations, and deal with stress, workplace environments, and legal and ethical issues * Comprehensive lists of resources point you in the right direction to find additional helpful and interesting information * "Real life" anecdotes from experienced nurses and new grads illustrate how to enrich your career success.Dunham, Kelli S. is the author of 'How to Survive & Maybe Even Love Your Life As A Nurse ' with ISBN 9780803611580 and ISBN 0803611587.