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Nursing school, NCLEX and career transition success : think, learn, succeed / by Cheryl Thompson.
Springer Nature - Springer Medicine (R0) eBooks 2025 English International Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Thompson, Cheryl B., (author).
- Series:
- Medicine.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Nursing--Study and teaching.
- Nursing.
- Nursing--Vocational guidance.
- Education, Nursing.
- Vocational Guidance.
- Students, Nursing.
- Nurses.
- Medical Subjects:
- Education, Nursing.
- Vocational Guidance.
- Students, Nursing.
- Nurses.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Edition:
- First edition, 2025.
- Other Title:
- Nursing school, National Council Licensure Examination and career transition success
- Think, learn, succeed
- Place of Publication:
- 2025.
- Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, [2025]
- Summary:
- "This unique textbook is designed as a comprehensive resource to empower nursing students through their educational journey and transition to nursing practice. It bridges theory and practice, offering strategies to master critical thinking, adopt brain-based learning, and develop a growth mindset—essential skills for thinking like a nurse and applying classroom knowledge to clinical practice. Critical thinking and brain-based learning concepts are integrated with real-world nursing education scenarios, providing students with actionable strategies to support success. The book includes foundational concepts in critical thinking and brain-based learning applied to learning; self-assessment tools to identify strengths and areas for improvement; case studies to foster critical thinking and application of concepts; and practical strategies for applying concepts to support academic and nursing practice success. The book addresses contemporary challenges faced by nursing students, including time management, stress management and test anxiety. It goes beyond typical nursing school guides by providing in-depth coverage of: Choosing your first nursing job and navigating early career decisions Understanding the NCLEX: its structure, purpose, and how to prepare effectively Applying brain-based learning, critical thinking, and growth mindset principles to excel in nursing school, on the NCLEX, in clinical experiences, and in professional practice Whether you're just starting your nursing education or preparing for the NCLEX and your first job, this textbook provides the tools and strategies needed to excel. It's an indispensable companion for any nursing student aiming to thrive in their studies and launch a successful nursing career." -- Publisher's description.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Part One: Thinking and Learning in Nursing School
- Critical Thinking. Lay the Foundation for Thinking Like a Nurse
- Brain Based Learning. Support Critical Thinking with Brain Based Learning Strategies
- Neuroplasticity. Adopt a Growth Mindset to Power up Brain Based Learning
- Part Two: Managing Nursing School to Optimize Thinking and Learning Success
- Manage Your Thinking
- Manage Your Time
- Manage Your Lifestyle
- Manage Stress
- Manage Anxiety and Conquer Test Anxiety
- Use AI to Support Your Learning
- Part Three: NCLEX Success
- Finding Your Ideal First Nursing Job
- NCLEX Essentials: From Application to Examination
- Preparing for NCLEX in Your Final Semester
- Preparing for NCLEX After Graduation
- Part 4: Transition to Nursing Practice
- From Student to Nurse.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 3-031-85538-8
- OCLC:
- 1514630922
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