This guide walks side-by-side with undergraduate nursing students as they begin their clinical experiences in hospitals and other settings. Using accessible language and a sense of humor, the book provides scenarios and discussions on preparing for a clinical course or simulation experience, dealing with doctors and other professionals, understanding hospital routines, and giving and receiving feedback in post-conferencing with other students. It provides basic report formats and a wealth of examples of filled out patient reports and worksheets, charts, narrative notes, and PIE, SOAP, and SBAR formats. There is also a time management chart for planning an 8-hour or 12-hour shift. B&w illustrations and cartoons are included. Payne is affiliated with the University of Texas. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)