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Introduces students to real people who have found satisfaction in their careers, overcame challenges and uncertainties along the way. Spotlights Dr. Swayam Sadanandan, her dedication to treating sickle cell anemia patients and her efforts to provide social services to patients and their families. Michele Speer, RN, breast cancer survivor and Nurse coordinator and her mission to provide support, education and advocacy for each of her cancer patients....
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"Becoming a nurse is a life-changing process and making the decision to study nursing at university is the first step. This short guide will help you decide whether it is the right move for you, give you an idea of which field might suit you best and provide useful tips for making a successful application. Outlining the academic and clinical support that students can expect during their study, the stresses that they may face, how placements work and...
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Did you believe in the myth of plenty of nursing jobs everywhere? Did you go to school thinking a nursing degree would launch you into a career of success and riches? Did you believe that if you simply worked hard in your job, you would be well-paid--only to find that none of these were true?
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"Here are all the theories and concepts you need to progress from RN to BSN and beyond. From new and timely topics, such as The Joint Commission's safety initiatives, to healthcare reform and global issues, this popular text helps you continue your education and reach the next level of professional practice."--P. 4 of cover.
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This book will be helpful to healthcare organizations in pursuing the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program and Pathway to Excellence. Aligned with transformational leadership and structural empowerment, the book provides insight on how healthcare organizations can best support nurses in developing professionally. Main themes and objectives include: Presenting professional opportunities available to nurses at all levels....
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""Nursing school did not adequately prepare me for this role" and "Why didn't anyone tell me about this when I was a student?" are commonly heard complaints from new nurses during their first two "rite of passage" years following graduation. But this transition to professional practice fraught with challenges, anxiety, triumphs, and tears does not have to be so difficult. The Nurse Professional helps novices prepare for their transition into a "real...
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The focus of this book is mentoring within educational and health care settings, where nursing students and professional nurses must learn how to assess and negotiate multiple systems. Entering a new system, whether it is an educational environment or a health care environment, is conceptualized as a new culture. This book discusses various perspectives of mentoring, and, as the individual reader reflects upon the provided TIPS (thoughts, ideas, possible...
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The thoroughly revised and updated 7th Edition of this popular text examines the important issues and trends shaping the nursing profession today. Explore the evolution and history of nursing and examine the impact of an aging population on healthcare delivery. Continue the conversation about the effects of healthcare reform and outline a plan for advanced practice nursing education. Look for annual updates posted on DavisPlus.com to keep you informed...
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Whether you are a new nurse looking for your first job or an experienced professional changing specialties, moving up the ladder, or re-entering the workforce, Lisa Mauri Thomas helps you learn how to map out the best strategies for landing your perfect nursing job. From networking to interviewing, Thomas shows you how to market yourself and your nursing skills, including: Improving your cover letter and resume writing abilities; prepping and practicing...
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Let's face it, guys, nursing is... well, a pretty female-dominated profession. And while more of you than ever are choosing to become nurses, more of you also are deciding to leave as challenges arise. So how do you find success? How do you tap that intelligence, bravery, and compassion that attracted you to the nursing profession in the first place? The book's author and contributors -- all successful male leaders in nursing today -- have chosen...
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The Road to Leadership presents nine valuable leadership lessons from award-winning author and international nurse leader Carol Huston. This small, full-color book packs big wisdom from a leader who learned her lessons the hard wayand now leads others to their own paths as confident, successful leaders. From finding a mentor to learning the art of communication, this engaging book will help you break free of professional limits and define your own...
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"A proven guide to personal and professional achievement, LPN to RN Transitions, 5th Edition, eases the return to academic life and helps licensed practical and vocational nurses effectively balance career, school, and personal pursuits on the journey to success in registered nursing programs. Thoroughly updated, this revised edition reflects the growing emphasis on culturally sensitive, intercollaborative care students are likely to encounter in...
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This newest edition to the "Fast Facts" series provide insight for protégés and mentors on using mentoring to build new generations of successful nurses. It covers a quick history of why mentoring is important, how a protégé can identify a mentor, and how to develop and maintain a healthy mentor-protégé relationship. It also contains the necessary tools to help novice nurses benefit from mentor support through difficult and sometimes frightening...
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This book: Includes nearly 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters for each field-more than any competing series; A workbook format to organize information before writing a resume; Perfect for college grads and people changing careers or reentering the job market; A variety of eye-catching resume formats.
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