Transitions in Nursing: Preparing for Professional Practice Chang RN CM PhD MEdAdmin BAppSc(AdvNur) DNE, Esther and Daly RN BA MEd(Hons) BHSc(N) PhD MACE AFACHSE FCN FRCNA, John

Now in its fourth edition, Chang and Daly?sTransitions in Nursingcontinues to offer fresh insights and discussionsaround the issues and challenges faced by seniornursingstudents when making the transition to nursingpractice. Transitions in Nursing, 4th Edition is divided into three sections that reflect the transitional changes common to nursing students: Section 1: From Student to Graduate Section 2: Skills for Dealing with the World of Work Section 3: Organisational Environments Featuring contributions from a range of leading academics and clinicians, Chang and Daly?s Transitions in Nursing, 4th Edition provides students with a number of strategies that can be tested and applied in practice. Its accessible and practical approach will appeal to nursing students while offering a valuable resource for practising nurses, nurse educators and administrators. Chang and Daly?sTransitions in Nursing, 4th Edition will continueto challenge, motivate and support allnursing students as they transition to practising,registered nurses. Chang and Daly?s highly respected text assists students when preparing for their first nursing role by addressing key issues such as: Team work Organisational culture Stress management Communication skills Professional development strategies Self-care. NEW chapters: - Evidence-based practice/knowledge translation: a practical guide; - Establishing and maintaining a professional identity: portfolios and career progression; - Transition into practice: the regulatory framework for nursing Stronger focus on organisational culture, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution, skills and competencies, and requirements of professional portfolios Updated Recommended Readings and revised Case Study Reflective Questions All chapters have been updated to reflect current practice.