Key Features

• A step by step practical guide for new graduates and nursing students assigned to critical care areas.

  • Enable nurses to provide optimal care to their patients with confidence.

  • It will help inexperienced nurses to systematically assess their patients, plan individualized care, implement therapeutic modalities with competence, collaborate effectively and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing actions.

  • How and what to document for prudent practice is also included in this book.

  • Includes a chapter to motivate novices to excel in their areas, engage in lifelong learning, and establish their confidence and competence with certification.

  • It will be a road map for a novice to become an expert in daily routines and emergencies in the critical care areas.

  • Designed to be read as if you are hearing directions from an experienced preceptor in the unit.