Clinical coach for nursing excellence / Linda Campbell, Marcia A. Gilbert, Gary R. Laustsen.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Providing a framework to accelerate your transition to practicing RN -- Pathophysiology and pharmacology : making connections and mastering dosage calculations -- Physical assessment skills and findings : firming the foundation of the nursing process -- Diagnostics : understanding and monitoring common laboratory tests -- Patient care : reviewing critical skills, keeping patients safe, and managing machines -- Shift planning : conquering shift organization and prioritization -- Communication : mastering communication, delegation, and documentation -- Critical nursing actions : responding to key situations -- Ethics : addressing dilemmas in professional practice -- Next steps : advancing your career.