| Foreword |
v |
| Preface |
vii |
| UNIT 1. ASSUMING THE ROLE OF A UNIT-BASED CLINICAL EDUCATOR |
| Chapter 1. Gaining a Perspective on Trends in Nursing and Health Care |
3 |
| Chapter 2. Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities of Nursing Staff Development |
17 |
| Chapter 3. Managing Your Responsibilities as a Unit-Based Educator: Getting Prepared for the Role |
31 |
| UNIT 2. ORIENTING NURSING STAFF TO THE CLINICAL UNIT |
| Chapter 4. Developing a Competency-Based Orientation Program for Nursing Staff on a Clinical Unit |
51 |
| Chapter 5. Developing a Unit-Based Clinical Preceptorship Program |
101 |
| UNIT 3. DEVELOPING UNIT-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
| Chapter 6. Creating an Educational Plan That Meets the Learning Needs of Nursing Staff |
137 |
| Chapter 7. Helping Staff Present a Unit-Based In-Service Educational Program |
155 |
| UNIT 4. HELPING STAFF DEVELOP AS PROFESSIONALS |
| Chapter 8. Getting Involved in Professional and Community Organizations |
177 |
| Chapter 9. Helping Clinical Nurses Share Their Expertise Through Publishing |
189 |
| Chapter 10. Sharing Your Expertise Through Oral Presentations and Posters |
213 |
| Chapter 11. Recording Your Professional Achievements in a Portfolio |
233 |
| Chapter 12. Preparing Your Resume and Cover Letter |
241 |
| Chapter 13. Getting Involved in Nursing Research in the Clinical Setting |
257 |
| Chapter 14. Marketing the Talents of Clinical Nurses Through Continuing Education Programs |
281 |
| Chapter 15. Developing a Career Plan: Taking a Proactive Approach for the Future |
293 |
| Index |
305 |