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    150 Tips and Tricks for New Nurses: Balance a hectic schedule and get the sleep you need…Avoid illness and stay positive…Continue your education and keep up with medical advances
    150 Tips and Tricks for New Nurses: Balance a hectic schedule and get the sleep you need…Avoid illness and stay positive…Continue your education and keep up with medical advances
    150 Tips and Tricks for New Nurses: Balance a hectic schedule and get the sleep you need…Avoid illness and stay positive…Continue your education and keep up with medical advances
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    150 Tips and Tricks for New Nurses: Balance a hectic schedule and get the sleep you need…Avoid illness and stay positive…Continue your education and keep up with medical advances

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    With long hours, huge responsibilities, and average pay, nursing is often as challenging as it is rewarding. By teaching new nurses what to expect, how to get what they want, and how to succeed in today's medical environment, this book is the one-dose treatment to prevent burnout. Written in an easy-to-read, direct, and honest way, this helpful handbook will teach new nurses what they didn't learn in nursing school. Veteran R.N. Kathy Quan offers readers information on how to:
    • balance a hectic new schedule (for work, sleep, and life)
    • deal with doctors
    • avoid illness themselves
    • continue education while working
    • cope with death of patients (the first time, and after)
    • and more
    With this book, nurses get real-life advice on how to cope, perform, and excel in their field--one shift at a time!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster
    Release dateJan 17, 2009
    ISBN9781440520457
    150 Tips and Tricks for New Nurses: Balance a hectic schedule and get the sleep you need…Avoid illness and stay positive…Continue your education and keep up with medical advances
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      150 Tips and Tricks for New Nurses - Kathy Quan

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      Nurses

      9781598697766_0002_001

      Il_9781598697766_0002_002 Find a healthy work-to-life balance

      Il_9781598697766_0002_003 Develop good patient and coworker relations

      Il_9781598697766_0002_004 Stay informed in this ever-changing field

      Kathy Quan, RN, BSN, PHN

      9781598697766_0002_005

      Copyright © 2009 Simon and Schuster

      All rights reserved.

      This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any

      form without permission from the publisher; exceptions are

      made for brief excerpts used in published reviews.

      Contains material adapted and abridged from The Everything® New Nurse Book, by Kathy Quan, RN, BSN, PHN, © 2006 Simon and Schuster, ISBN 10: 1-59337-532-8, ISBN 13: 978-1-59337-532-4.

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      Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.

      57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322. U.S.A.

      www.adamsmedia.com

      ISBN 10: 1-59869-776-5

      ISBN 13: 978-1-59869-776-6

      eISBN: 978-1-44052-045-7

      Printed in the United States of America.

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      This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.

      —From a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations

      This book is available at quantity discounts for bulk purchases.

      For information, please call 1-800-289-0963.

      Contents

      Introduction

      Part 1 • The Responsibilities of a New Nurse

      1. Pick the Type of Nurse You Want to Be

      2. Choose Your Nursing Role

      3. Remember to Do No Harm

      4. Avoid Legal Trouble

      5. Know Your Scope of Practice

      6. Read Your State’s Nurse Practice Act (NPA)

      7. Be a Nursing Ambassador

      8. Nurses Never Diagnose

      9. Remember Why You Became a Nurse

      10. Nurses Educate and Advocate

      11. Nursing Is a Profession

      12. Take the Good and the Bad

      13. Put Your Computer Skills to Work

      14. All Nurses Are Real Nurses

      15. There’s a Wealth of Opportunities for New Nurses

      Part 2 • Starting Off on the Right Foot

      16. Work at a Large Teaching Hospital

      17. You’ll Learn a Lot on the Job

      18. Get a Strong General Background

      19. Specialize When You Are Ready

      20. Be Aware of Options Outside the Hospital

      21. Think Twice about Sign-On Bonuses

      22. Check Your Equipment

      23. A Drug Book Is Essential

      24. Get Some Comfortable Shoes

      25. Prepare for Your First Day

      26. Make the Most of Orientation

      27. Pay Attention and Take Notes

      28. Make Some New Friends

      29. Locate Your Reference Manuals

      30. Learn Where to Find What You Need

      Part 3 • Handling On-the-Job Issues

      31. Put Your Best Foot Forward

      32. Earn the Respect of Your New Coworkers

      33. Accept the Demands of Being the Newbie

      34. Patients Will Question Your Age

      35. Never Be Afraid to Ask

      36. The Whole Team Is a Resource

      37. Maintain a Professional Appearance

      38. Good Grooming Helps Limit Infections

      39. Minimize Perfume and Smoke

      40. Respect the Value of Time

      41. You Won’t Faint at the Sight of Blood

      42. You Will Get Used to the Smell of Hospitals

      43. Face Open Wounds Without Fear

      44. Use Gum or Mints to Mask Unpleasant Smells

      45. Working Holiday Shifts Can Be Fun

      Part 4 • Teamwork Works

      46. Be Aware of Office Politics

      47. Gossip Is Inevitable

      48. Support the Team

      49. Look for the Good in Everyone

      50. Be Ready to Give and Take

      51. Chart Your Own Course

      52. Trust Your Instincts

      53. Learn When to Delegate

      54. Know Your Staff’s Capabilities

      55. Help Patients Understand the Nurse’s Role

      56. Patient Care Is a Joint Effort

      57. Remember Your Common Goal

      58. The Team Leader Keeps the Team on Track

      59. Try Not to Leave Projects for the Next Shift

      60. No One Is Above Doing the Dirty Work

      Part 5 • The Ongoing Learning Process

      61. Learn When to Say No

      62. Use Your Policy and Procedure (P&P) Manual

      63. Know the Five Rights of Medications

      64. Follow Your Patient Safety Rules

      65. Take Responsibility When an Error Occurs

      66. You Will Survive Your First Mistake

      67. Implement the Nursing Diagnosis

      68. Care Plans Keep the Team Informed

      69. Be Aware of Cultural Differences

      70. Clinical Pathways Help Coordinate Patient Care

      71. Be Open to New Ways of Doing Things

      72. Remember That Patients Are People

      73. Picture Yourself as a Patient

      74. Losing a Patient Is Always Difficult

      75. It’s Okay to Cry Sometimes

      Part 6 • Communicating with Patients and Their Families

      76. Discharge Planning Starts at Admission

      77. Listen to Difficult Family Members

      78. Keep the Family Informed

      79. Don’t Be Afraid to Get Emotionally Involved

      80. Acknowledge the Stages of Grief

      81. Patients’ Families May Disagree

      82. Honor the Family’s Wishes

      83. Respect the Patient’s Rights

      84. Take the Time to Educate Your Patients

      85. Involve Patients in Their Own Health Care

      86. Combine Visual Demonstrations with Verbal Instructions

      87. Look at the Whole Patient

      88. Beware of Misinformation

      89. Figure Out What the Patient Does Know

      90. Involve the Family in Discharge Planning

      Part 7 • Communication with Doctors

      91. Doctors Just Want the Facts

      92. Expect to Be Treated with Respect

      93. Earn the Doctors’ Trust

      94. You May Encounter Arrogant Attitudes

      95. Handle Egos with Care

      96. Times Are Changing

      97. Remain Professional at All Times

      98. Report Abusive Behavior

      99. Stand Up for Yourself

      100. Seek Out Mentors

      101. Be a Good Student

      102. Listen to Others but Think for Yourself

      103. Exercise Caution in Personal Relationships

      104. Dating a Doctor Poses Special Problems

      105. Never Judge by Appearances: Two Examples

      Part 8 • Take Care of Yourself

      106. Recognize That You Will Get Sick

      107. Wash Your Hands Frequently

      108. Build Up Your Body’s Defenses

      109. Teach Your Patients to Protect Themselves and Others

      110. Remember That You Cannot Do Everything

      111. Get Some Perspective

      112. Practice Relaxation

      113. Use Proper Body Mechanics

      114. Avoid Needle Sticks

      115. Use Your Sick Days

      116. Don’t Forget Your Basic Needs

      117. Take a Break to Prevent Burnout

      118. Reward Yourself with Things You Enjoy

      119. Try Various Techniques to Manage Your Stress

      120. Remember Your Own Health Care

      Part 9 • Staying on Top of Documentation

      121. Good Writing Skills Are Essential

      122. Remember to Document as You Go Along

      123. Strive for Accuracy and Timeliness

      124. Share Information by Reporting Off

      125. Record Everything in Writing

      126. Omissions Are the Same as Errors

      127. Medical Records Are Legal Documents

      128. Be Descriptive

      129. Information from the Patient Is Subjective

      130. Adhere to Your Facility’s Policies

      131. Protect Your Patients’ Privacy

      132. Don’t Rely on Your Memory

      133. Take Advantage of Documentation Technology

      134. Develop a System to Organize Your Notes

      135. Paperwork Is Just Part of Being a Nurse

      Part 10 • Keep an Eye on Your Future

      136. Learn from as Many Sources as Possible

      137. Attend Workshops and Seminars

      138. Find Opportunities to Improve Your Skills

      139. Stay Up-to-Date with Pharmacology

      140. Watch for New Treatments and Products

      141. Remember That Health Care Is Constantly Evolving

      142. Consider Earning an Advanced Degree

      143. Broaden Your Horizons with Specialty Training

      144. You Could Be a Nurse Entrepreneur

      145. Join a Professional Organization

      146. Work on Networking

      147. Print Up Some Business Cards

      148. Be Actively Involved

      149. Try Moving to Another Department

      150. Focus on What You Love, and Build on Your Strengths

      Appendix A: Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

      Appendix B: Additional Reading

      Appendix C: Websites

      Introduction

      The Professional Caregiver

      Welcome to the world of nursing. As you embark on your new career, know that you have made a wise and wonderful choice to give of yourself to help make a difference in someone’s life every day. Nursing is one of the most rewarding and yet challenging careers. Nursing can be a thankless job, but at the same time, it can bring you countless hours of joy and some of the most heartfelt love.

      Nursing is one of the most physically and emotionally demanding careers. You will require a great deal of physical stamina and a strong sense of humor to perform your daily duties. Nurses combine the art of caring with a strong scientific knowledge base to provide care, promote wellness, and improve the lives of their patients. It takes strong communication skills, both written and oral, combined with a scientific mind and a warm heart and soul to form the foundation for a good nurse.

      This book is based on the experiences

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