Enhancing Clinical Competence of Graduate Nurses - Softcover

Matlhaba, Kholofelo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3031814061 ISBN 13: 9783031814068

Publisher: Springer, 2025

Synopsis

This book aims to enhance new graduate nurses’ skills and prepare them for the demands and challenges of their profession. It addresses not only the technical aspects of nursing practice but also emphasizes clinical skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, cultural competence skills, mentorship and support, and technology integration. It can be used by new nurses, nurse educators, clinical instructors, mentors, in both private and public hospitals during the onboarding or orientation programs.

This book goes beyond the theoretical knowledge taught in nursing programs and provides practical strategies and insights to help new nurses thrive. Enriched with Flashcards in each chapter, this book is a unique educational tool, which recognizes the importance of bridging the gap between theory and practice and offers practical guidance to help new nurses navigate this transition successfully. It also highlights the importance of continuing education and transition strategies such as mentorship programs to support ongoing growth and development as a nurse.

Finally, the book concentrates on the importance of cultural competence in nursing practice and provides strategies for developing cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competence in new graduate nurses.

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About this title

About the Author

Professor Kholofelo Matlhaba, RN, PhD, is an Associate Professor for Health Sciences Education at the Department of Health Studies, College of Human Science, School of Social Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA). Her research interests focus on Clinical competence of new graduate nurses as well as teaching and assessment in Nursing Education.

She is a supervisor for master’s and Doctoral degree students with Health Sciences Education, Nursing Education, General Nursing Science and Public health-related topics. She has published in both national and international accredited journals; presented research work at national and international conferences;  and supervised and co-supervised Masters and Doctoral students.

She is an external examiner for national and international universities and an external moderator for military nursing colleges (Ethos and Professional Practice and Integrated General Nursing Science 200/300). She is a Board member and Chapter Chairperson for Nursing Education Association, a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, a member of the UNISA Chance to Advance Community Engagement and UNISA Women’s Forum, and a member of the Southern African Association of Health Educationalists.

Professor Matlhaba received a Certificate of Appreciation for Community Service in 2022 and the Knowledge Mobilizer Award in 2023.

From the Back Cover

This book aims to enhance new graduate nurses’ skills and prepare them for the demands and challenges of their profession. It addresses not only the technical aspects of nursing practice but also emphasizes clinical skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, cultural competence skills, mentorship and support, and technology integration. It can be used by new nurses, nurse educators, clinical instructors, mentors, in both private and public hospitals during the onboarding or orientation programs.

This book goes beyond the theoretical knowledge taught in nursing programs and provides practical strategies and insights to help new nurses thrive. Enriched with Flashcards in each chapter, this book is a unique educational tool, which recognizes the importance of bridging the gap between theory and practice and offers practical guidance to help new nurses navigate this transition successfully. It also highlights the importance of continuing education and transition strategies such as mentorship programs to support ongoing growth and development as a nurse.

Finally, the book concentrates on the importance of cultural competence in nursing practice and provides strategies for developing cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competence in new graduate nurses.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3031814061
• ISBN 13: 9783031814068
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 324