Bridging the Gap: Why Novice Nurses Fail and How to Better Prepare Them

Have you ever wondered why students who excel in nursing school often struggle in clinical practice? This phenomenon raises important questions: “Who is failing?” and “What can be done to better prepare novice nurses for the realities of today’s nursing field?”

In her thought-provoking book, author and educator Leslie Neal-Boylan tackles these hard questions, exploring the reasons why academically successful students may falter in nursing jobs. This insightful publication offers valuable solutions for both faculty members and students seeking to bridge the gap between nursing school and real-world practice.

About the Book

Product Details:

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 172
• Publisher: Sigma Theta Tau International
• Edition: 1st edition, published on February 22, 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1937554465
• ISBN-13: 978-1937554460
• eText ISBN: 9781937554477

This timely and informative book provides a valuable resource for those seeking to better understand the challenges faced by novice nurses and to develop strategies for overcoming them.