Your First Year As a Nurse, Revised Third Edition

Praise

“Should be required reading for all new nurses, those who are recent grads, and those reentering the workforce. It is the most honest, practical, comprehensive, and straight-talking book available for nurses.”—LeAnn Thieman, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul and Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul, Second Dose

“A must-read for all new graduates. Keep it under your pillow and read it again and again. Think of it as your go-to best friend and guide to begin—and nourish—your career. It will help you fall and stay in love with the most wonderful career imaginable.”—Donna C. Maheady, EdD, ARNP; founder of ExceptionalNurse

“Gives the reader an education on what can’t necessarily be gleaned from school in a ‘real life’ format.”—Arlene Koch, RN; former new hire support and retention coordinator, CES, Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois

“The tips and information provided will make a positive difference in getting a job, surviving the first two years, and getting ahead in the nursing profession. It is informative and exciting to read.”—Leo-Felix M. Jurado, PhD, RN, APN, NE-BC, CNE, FAAN; professor and chairperson, William Patterson University Department of Nursing

“Speaks to some of the most contemporary issues facing a new nurse: the anxieties of taking responsibility for patient-care decisions, the challenges of working with multidisciplinary teams, communicating and collaborating with physicians, and ‘finding yourself ’ as a professional within a fast-paced, not always welcoming environment. I recommend this read for any new nurse struggling to see the whole picture and wanting to make their mark on the profession.”—Dr. Judy Boychuk Duchscher, RN, BScN, MN, PhD; associate professor, School of Nursing, Thompson Rivers University; director, Nursing the Future