By
Tracy Levett-Jones, PhD, RN, MEd & Work, BN, DipAppSc(Nursing), Deputy Head of School (Teaching & Learning), School of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, NSW
Sharon Bourgeois, RN, PhD, MEd, MA, FCN, FRCNA, Assistant Professor, Disciplines of Nursing and Midwifery,Faculty of Health, University of Canberra
Description
This unique survival tool is designed to assist nursing students, and their facilitators, as they navigate their way through the clinical
learning journey. Written in an interactive and engaging style, the authors utilise real-world ‘tales' and ‘coaching tips' to explore
complex dilemmas and concerns, and suggest how potential problems can be prevented or resolved. Contemporary workplace concepts such
as patient-centered care and advocacy, clinical governance, and codes of conduct are explored; interpersonal issues such as confidentiality,
assertiveness and team work are discussed; and practical skills that address ‘how you think, act, feel and communicate' are all directed
towards developing confident, competent and professional nurses. A compilation of expert ‘insights' that explore the opportunities,
challenges and rewards across a diverse range of specialty areas provides a fitting and inspiring finale to this essential resource for
nursing students.
Audience:
All undergraduate nursing students must do clinical placements throughout their bachelor degree.
