Your 1st Year As a Nurse

by Donna Wilk Cardillo

Survive and Thrive As a Nurse from Day One!
Welcome to the compassionate and caring world of nursing! You are entering a profession that offers great rewards and endless opportunities. But you must prepare for the challenges ahead and do everything you can to ensure that you experience the best that nursing has to offer. This invaluable book will get you started!
Written by an experienced R.N., Your First Year As a Nurse provides practical, real-world solutions to the profession's most common and difficult issues. Inside, you'll find out what you really need to know, who you need to know, how to avoid missteps, and where you can go for help when you need it. Gritty, witty, and full of invaluable tips and advice from first year nurses, this book is your personal mentor for your new career.
Ensure a healthy first year by knowing how
·Acquire the job that's perfect for you
·Create your own patient-centered style of nursing
·Develop positive relationships with doctors, patients, and other nurses
·Stay positive, deal with conflict and adversity, and avoid burnout
·Network, enhance your education and career, and become a leader
"Combines common sense with the wisdom of a seasoned professional. A valuable resource for new graduates as they begin practice."—Lucille A. Joel, R.N., Ed.D., FAAN, professor, Rutgers College of Nursing, and former president, American Nurses Association
"A must-read for all nurses, not just new graduates!"—Joan Orseck, R.N., president, National Association for Health Care Recruitment

Genres: Nursing, Health Care, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

Published July 15, 2001

Reviews

[Becks · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a great book with lots of tips for surviving your first year as a nurse. I'm about to graduate in May of 2009 from a 2 year RN program and I feel that the stories and advice given is really encouraging. If nothing else it makes you think about the challenges you may face and how your attitude affects how well you get through. It's nice to know that many others have the first year jitters. I would tell anyone graduating from a nursing program to buy it and gain some words of wisdom before venturing out into the "real world".

[Daria Marshall · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Mariam]

it a good book that i always want to read

[TheYogaCat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for any health care professional who is preparing to transition from school to the professional workplace (nurses, technicians, etc). This book would be great for not only new graduates seeking their first jobs, but current students preparing for clinicals and even new students who are going to be doing a lot of hands-on learning in the classroom.

[Matthew Gatheringwater · Rating 3 out of 5]

Of the various books I've looked at in the "new nurse" genre, this has been the one with the most practical advice. Insights into the hiring practices of hospitals and how new nurses can position themselves in the job market were particularly helpful.

[Kimmie · Rating 5 out of 5]

All nursing students should definitely read this.....especially once graduation is upon you. Great insight and advice for novice nurses. All of the things I was feeling those first few months on the job.....I knew I was not alone!

[Zoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for new nurses. Full of valuable resources, tips for success, and inspiration. I'm glad I read it prior to graduating as this allows me enough time to implement some of her suggestions in my job search! I'm sure I will be referring back to it throughout the next year or two.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish I'd read this while I was still in school or right after graduation, but it has still been very helpful!