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 Role -- Objectives -- 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 Medicine -- Resiliency -- 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 Activities -- References -- 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 Exam -- Renewing 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 -- Objectives -- Theoretical Frameworks and Models -- Transition Theory -- Transitions -- Novice to Expert: Patricia Benner -- Group Dynamics -- Liability Insurance -- Required Courses -- Relocation Culture in a New Place -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activities -- References -- Chapter 10: Strategies for Successful Transition -- Objectives -- Transition Strategies -- Self-Care -- Self-Advocacy -- Goals -- Support Groups -- Orientation Process -- Preceptors and Mentors -- Time Management and Organizational Skills.

Job Satisfaction -- NCSBN'S Transition to Practice Model -- Top 10 Tips for Your First Year of Transition -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activities -- References -- Chapter 11: Clinical Practice -- Objectives -- Roles and Responsibilities in Clinical Practice -- Clinical Competency and Performance Evaluations -- Clinical Issues -- Cultural Issues -- Professionalism -- Patient Advocacy -- Patient Safety, Quality of Care, and Patient Outcomes -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activity -- Appendix: Five-Minute Assessment: Person and Environment -- Clinical Skills - Self Assessment (Please Check Any Skill that You Feel You Need to Practice) -- References -- Chapter 12: Delegation -- Objectives -- Art of Delegation -- Delegation Activities -- Scope of Practice (RN and LPN) -- Scope of Practice -- Licensed Nursing Assistant -- Strategies for Delegations -- Barriers to Effective Delegation -- Crucial Conversations and Delegation -- Role Playing: Scenario 1 -- Scenario 2: Inappropriate Request -- Scenario 3: Delegation to an NAP -- Top 10 Tips for Successful Delegation -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activities -- References -- Chapter 13: Leadership Development -- Objectives -- Leadership Theories -- Leadership Styles -- IOM Future of Nursing Report (Leadership) -- Emotional Intelligence -- Exemplar -- Mentors and Leadership Role -- Assessment of Leadership Style -- Self-Development of Leadership Skills -- Future Leadership Roles -- Top 10 Leadership Tips -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activity -- References -- Chapter 14: Issues and Solutions in Your New Role -- Objectives -- Issues with Time Management and Organizational Skills -- Example of How You Might Organize Your Morning -- Reality Shock, Role Stress, Burnout, and Job Dissatisfaction.

Inadequate Orientation -- Generational Issues -- Preceptor Issues -- Top 10 Tips for New Nurses -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activity -- References -- Chapter 15: Violence and Bullying in the Workplace -- Objectives -- Joint Commission and Disruptive Behaviors -- Critical Social Theory -- Bullying, Lateral and Horizontal Violence, and Incivility -- Violence in the Workplace -- Preventing Bullying -- Top 10 Ways to Address Bullying -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activities -- References -- Chapter 16: Journaling -- Objectives -- Keeping a Journal -- Journaling and Self-Reflection -- Benefits of Journaling for Self-Development -- Journaling for Transition -- Key Components of a Journal -- Top 10 Tips for Journaling -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activities -- Appendix -- References -- Part IV: Role Development: From Advanced Practitioner and Beyond -- Chapter 17: Networking and Professional Development -- Objectives -- The Art of Networking -- Networking and Organizational Memberships -- Conferences and Professional Journals -- Networking Etiquette -- Top 10 Tips for Networking -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activities -- References -- Chapter 18: Understanding Various Health Care Agencies/Accrediting Bodies -- Objectives -- Licensing Agencies -- The Joint Commission -- The Department of Health -- The World Health Organization -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- National League for Nursing -- American Association of Colleges of Nursing -- American Nurses Association -- International Council of Nurses -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activities -- References -- Chapter 19: Future Roles, Advanced Education, Advanced Practice Certifications, and Continuing Education -- Objectives.

Overview of Roles and Specialties -- Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice -- Educational Programs and Options -- Certification, Continuing Education Programs, and Conferences -- Top 10 Tips for Role Development -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activity -- References -- Chapter 20: Developing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals and Objectives -- Objectives -- Goal-Setting Theory and Goal Attainment Theory -- Developing a Plan -- Goals and Objectives -- Example of a Plan with Goals and Objectives -- Ways to Stay on Track or Get Back on Track -- Top 10 Tips for Goal Development -- Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Suggested Learning Activity -- Appendix -- Self-Assessment of Skills and Competencies -- Template: Five-Year Career Plan (Include Educational and Professional Goals, Measurable Objectives, and a Specific Plan) -- References -- Index.