How to Thrive as a Newly Registered Nurse, second edition

Starting your first role as a registered nurse can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

How to Thrive as a Newly Registered Nurse is the ultimate survival guide for newly qualified nurses, packed with practical advice, real-world insights, and confidence-boosting support to help you transition successfully from student to professional practice.

Inside you’ll discover how to:

• Secure the right first nursing post
• Build confidence during your first year
• Prioritise patient care and manage your workload
• Handle escalation, incident reporting, and difficult situations
• Develop leadership and delegation skills
• Plan your future career progression and professional development

Written by experienced educator Carol Forde-Johnston, this fully updated second edition combines expert guidance, practical examples, and honest reflections from newly registered nurses to help you feel prepared, supported, and empowered from day one.

Whether you’re about to qualify or have just started your first nursing role, this is the must-have companion for thriving — not just surviving — in modern nursing.