Provides final year nursing students with comprehensive guidance on how to make the leap from student to registered nurse, helping them to master the skills needed to progress from supervised to professional practice. Packed with key information, theory and advice, this book covers essential topics such as leadership and management, decision-making, professional development, assessment, law and ethics. It also provides students with an insightful overview of global nursing, exploring the issues of nurse migration and outlining the specific requirements for registering as a nurse in countries outside of the UK. To further support students in their learning, the book includes engaging activities that encourage critical reflection, real-life example scenarios to help with decision-making, and references to the author’s personal experiences of professional development.