This bestselling issues & trends textbook gives you a broad understanding of the problems and opportunities you will face as you make the transition from student to practicing nurse. While most of your studies have focused on learning how to care for the patient, this text teaches you the practical skills essential to managing the business side of your nursing career, including tips on resume writing and interviewing techniques, how to prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam, and effective ways to communicate and handle conflict in the work place. This new edition includes two new chapters on Emergency Preparedness and Building Nursing Management Skills plus numerous chapters that have been updated with the most relevant topics necessary for today’s nursing student.

这本最畅销的教材向读者介绍了从学生转变为一名真正护士的过渡阶段中将面临的所有问题与机遇。您以前主要学习的是如何护理患者，而在本书中，将教授护理生涯中职业管理方面所需的基本实用技巧，这包括：对简历撰写和面试技巧的建议、如何备战NCLEX-RN考试、最有效的交流方式以及在工作中处理冲突。新版中添加了两章内容，即紧急准备与建立护理管理技巧。此外，本书还包括结合当今护理系学生所需的最相关知识进行更新的数个章节。

“This updated and attractive text addresses a wide range of subjects…the material is well-referenced and up to date, contributors have clear writing styles and the text is supported by online materials.”---Nursing Standard, March 11 :: vol 23 no 27 :: 2009

* Each chapter features lively cartoons, chapter objectives and exercises, boxed information, and critical thinking questions to keep you focused on pertinent information. * The Role Transitions chapter orients you to the content and leads off the topics covered in the textbook. * Continued coverage of current issues in the Workplace Issues chapter includes updated content on sexual harassment, needle stick injury and other topics. * Employment Considerations chapter combines in-depth coverage on seeking employment, resume writing and interviewing techniques. * NCLEX-RN and the New Graduate is an entire chapter featuring valuable tips on how to prepare for and successfully pass the exam. * Evolve companion website includes Case Studies, Test Taking Strategies, a sample NCLEX Test Tutorial, a sample NCLEX Test, plus access to Resume Maker templates for creating professional resumes and cover letters.

* UNIQUE! New Emergency Preparedness chapter provides an in-depth look at bioterrorism and rapid response teams. * UNIQUE! The revised and newly titled Building Nursing Management Skills chapter focuses on how to manage your time, get organized, develop and use communication skills, and delegate. * UNIQUE! New Evidence-Based Practice boxes convey the research element in the topics covered. * Updated chapter on Personal Management: Time and Self-care Strategies includes information on how to manage and balance your personal and professional time. * Updated Nursing Education chapter includes current information on credentialing, registration and licensing, certification and accreditation. * Updated Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present chapter describes the nurse’s role, the traditional role of the nurse, and nurses as advocates, teachers, colleagues and managers. * Updated Table of Contents improves the flow of material covered to mak