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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; References; Preface; Acknowledgments; Share The Nurse Professional: Leveraging Your Education for Transition Into Practice; Part I: Foundations for Success; Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview-World of Professional Nursing; Objectives; Historical Overview; Role of Nurse Generalist; Nurse Practice Act and Code of Ethics; Licensure Requirements; NCSBN Transition into Practice Model; Identify Key Components of the Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing Report; Career Paths; Summary; Discussion Questions; Suggested Learning Activities; References.

Chapter 2: Academic Foundations for Your Future RoleObjectives; Relationship of Academic Success to Your Professional Role; Identify strategies for Academic Success; Academic Integrity; Learning Styles; Learning Needs and Accommodations; Professional Behavior; Social Media; Feature: Top 10 Tips for Students; Summary; Discussion Questions; Suggested Learning Activities; References; Chapter 3: Self-Care, Advocacy, and Resiliency; Objectives; Self-Care from Student to Professional; Self-Care Strategies and Activities; Holistic Nursing Practice; Contemplative Practices.

Complementary Alternative MedicineResiliency; Self-Advocacy; Top 10 Tips for Self-Care and Resiliency; Summary; Discussion Questions; Suggested Learning Activities; References; Chapter 4: Portfolio Development; Objectives; The Portfolio; Academic and Student Portfolios; Professional Portfolios; Portfolio Development; Summary; Discussion Questions; Suggested Learning Activities; References; Chapter 5: Quality and Safety Issues; Objectives; Safety and Quality; Just Culture; Quality of Care; Quality and Safety Education for Nurses; QSEN Competencies; Summary; Discussion Questions.

Suggested Learning ActivitiesReferences; Chapter 6: Legal, Moral, and Ethical Issues; Objectives; Ethical Issues in Nursing and Health Care; Exemplar-Artificial Nutrition and Hydration: Ethical Perspective; Moral Issues; Legal Issues; Technology and Social Media: Ethical, Legal, and Moral Implications; Summary; Discussion Questions; Suggested Learning Activities; References; Part II: The Path From Graduation to NCLEX Success and First Nursing Position; Chapter 7: The Path to NCLEX Success; Objectives; Licensing Exams; NCLEX-RN®; Bloom's Taxonomy; Preparing for Your Licensing Exam.

Failing the Licensure ExamRenewing your License; Top 10 Tips for RN Licensure Success; Summary; Discussion Questions; Suggested Learning Activities; References; Chapter 8: Strategies for Securing Your First Position; Objectives; Professional Role; Job Search; Strategies for Obtaining First Position; Application Process; Interview Process; Professionalism; Letters of Recommendation; Top 10 Tips for Your Job Search; Summary; Discussion Questions; Suggested Learning Activities; Appendix; Sample Cover Letter; Sample Résumé; References; Part III: Transition into Professional Practice.

Chapter 9: Role of the Graduate Nurse.

"'Nursing school did not adequately prepare me for this role' and 'Why didn't anyone tell me about this when I was a student?' are commonly heard complaints from new nurses during their first two 'rite of passage' years following graduation. But this transition to professional practice--fraught with challenges, anxiety, triumphs and tears--does not have to be so difficult. The Nurse Professional helps novices to prepare for their transition into a 'real world' role from student role through graduation, NCLEX success, job search, first job, and beyond. It is the only book to cover all of the steps that new nurses must take to ensure a smooth transition into the professional role"--Provided by publisher

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