From Classroom to Bedside
The gap between nursing school and the bedside is real — and it can feel overwhelming.
From Classroom to Bedside: A Practical Guide to Clinical Judgment and Pattern Recognition is the first volume in the RN Transition to Practice series, written for new graduate nurses, students in final clinical rotations, preceptors, and educators who want their nurses to think — not just perform.
Built on the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) and aligned with Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) competencies, this comprehensive guide bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and the clinical decision-making skills that keep patients safe. It translates complex frameworks into practical, readable guidance that new nurses can apply from day one.
What you will learn:
How to recognize clinical patterns before a patient deteriorates
The six cognitive skills of the CJMM and how to apply them in real scenarios
How to prioritize competing patient needs under pressure
Strategies for systematic assessment and clinical documentation
How experienced nurses "see" what new nurses miss — and how to develop that skill intentionally
Who this book is for:
New graduate RNs entering their first clinical position
Nursing students preparing for NGN and NCLEX
Preceptors building structured orientation frameworks
Nursing professional development specialists and educators
Float pool and cross-specialty nurses building clinical confidence
Written by Julia Kiss, EdD MSN RN NPD-BC CNE CCRN(Ret.) — a doctorally prepared nursing educator with decades of experience in critical care and professional development — this book brings clinical wisdom to the page with the rigor of evidence-based education.
Book One of Two in the RN Transition to Practice series.
