Managing the transition from student to registered nurse --- Self-assessment of knowledge, skills and attitudinal values through critical reflection --- Transition focused reflection and personal development planning --- Looking after your health and wellbeing during role transition --- Learning theory for personal and professional development --- Identifying and developing clinical leadership in relation to transition --- Transition support --- Preparing for, developing and maintaining your nursing career --- Contemporary issues and trends in nursing

Moving from student to registered nurse is a big transition and its important for final year students to feel fully prepared for life after study. Covering a range of topics including accountability, professionalism, re-validation and fitness to practice, this text gives students a thorough overview of the responsibilities associated with being a fully qualified nurse. It also provides students with the tools to assess their own abilities and identify any areas requiring additional attention, allowing them to maximise on their final year of training and confidently enter the workplace.