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

Designed to accelerate the transition from RN student to practicing nurse.

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 nursing process -- Diagnostics: understanding and monitoring common lab tests -- Patient care: reviewing critical skills, keeping patients safe, and managing machines -- Shift planning: conquering shift organization and prioritization -- Communication: mastering collaboration, delegation, and documentation -- Critical nursing actions: responding to key situations -- Ethics: addressing dilemmas in professional practice -- Next steps: advancing in your career.

A compact guide for nursing students and new graduates offering key knowledge, skills and attitudes for clinical excellence, bridging classroom learning to real-world RN practice.