So You Want To Be A Nurse

This eBook originated from my experience as a nurse educator and academic administrator for a variety of nursing programs. I started my nursing career as a second lieutenant in the Army caring for those serving our country in the Vietnam War. My career has included working as a staff nurse, a charge nurse, a nurse manager, a chief nursing officer to a nurse educator progressing from instructor, professor emeritus to vice president of nursing. I want to share with you some thoughts and suggestions in how your journey as a nursing student may somehow be hopefully impacted by my "words of wisdom". Students have limited resources to assist them in understanding what to expect in their journey to become a nurse. This short eBook is designed to provide a general overview to aid students, their families and/or significant others in gaining a better understanding of nursing schools. I offer my thoughts to you for whatever assistance they may provide you. Chapter 1 discusses some of the considerations and options involved in the decision to become a nurse and if it is your calling. Chapter 2 discusses various issues and consideration as you get ready for nursing school. Information is provided to aid you in deciding which nursing program is right for you including information on regulatory issues and the licensing examination. Admission requirements, tuition and fees, and financial aid options are also discussed. Chapter 3 discusses what you are going to need once you start nursing school. Understanding the curriculum is described on Chapter 5. Chapter 6 is the heart of the eBook providing you detailed information and guidance in how to be successful in mastering the nursing content. In Chapter 7, clinical expectations and competencies are covered while in Chapter 8, program evaluation is discussed. Chapter 9 describes a variety of extra curriculum activities that are available to students.

Are you a recent high school grad or have you been looking toward nursing as a career option but just don't know how to start? Are you struggling with trying to decide what kind of nurse you want to be and can't find the answers at your local nursing school or two year college? This book can circumvent all your worries and uncertainties so you will take only the coursework necessary to get you where you want to be in nursing without wasting your time and tuition money on coursework that won't help you. This book can direct you toward the exact career in nursing that you have been looking for. Have you been a nurse for a while and want to advance in your career but don't know how? This book can help practicing nurses go from where they are to getting the education it takes to become a higher level nurse with better wages and a more satisfying career. Everyone wanting to expand their knowledge of the various pathways to nursing so you can be the kind of nurse you have always wanted to become. Becoming a nurse doesn't have to be so difficult as you will find out from this book. You will learn all the tips and tricks to getting your nursing education toward a high paying job with lots of satisfaction and perks. You'll discover that nursing is a growing field that will have plenty of job opportunities for you to choose from with the right education and information from this book. Get your nursing degree in record time with the tips you'll discover in this book. You won't be disappointed in the information you'll get from this book on how to become the kind of nurse you want to be. Do you want an LPN degree, a four year degree or a Master's level degree? Everything you need to know in order to get there is available for you in this book. So what's holding you back from getting started now? Just scroll back up and hit the buy now button so you can begin learning what you need to know to become a nurse and have a fulfilling career you will actually enjoy!

Blake wants to grow up and be just like the NURSE from his FAVORITE TV MEDICAL DRAMA. When he finds out his school is taking a field trip to the LOCAL HOSPITAL, Blake gets so excited he nearly pees his pants! Blake learns that it won't be easy, but if he really puts his mind to it he can BECOME A GREAT NURSE. And that's how he became NURSE BLAKE!

This collection of true narratives reflects the dynamism and diversity of nurses, who provide the first vital line of patient care. Here, nurses remember their first "sticks," first births, and first deaths, and reflect on what gets them though long, demanding shifts, and keeps them in the profession. The stories reveal many voices from nurses at different stages of their careers: One nurse-in-training longs to be trusted with more "important" procedures, while another questions her ability to care for nursing home residents. An efficient young emergency room nurse finds his life and career irrevocably changed by a car accident. A nurse practitioner wonders whether she has violated professional boundaries in her care for a homeless man with AIDS, and a home care case manager is the sole attendee at a funeral for one of her patients. What connects these stories is the passion and strength of the writers, who struggle against burnout and bureaucracy to serve their patients with skill, empathy, and strength.

So You Want To Be A Nurse? is a book that will educate nurses and aspiring nurses alike on how to excel in the health care system. It reveals everything no one wants to tell you about the nursing profession. It tells how to save the reader the agony of on the job trial and error training and gives you a head start in using experienced strategies in order to succeed. Readers will learn how to find the best nursing position for their personality and ability and how to deal with administrators, physicians, colleagues, patients and their families. It also tells you how to survive in a hospital once you get a nursing position. There are The Ten Commandments of Nursing, such as, "Don't put your own beliefs ahead of the patient's," "Choose your work friends cautiously" and offers tips on fundamental issues nurses face today.

Photos and easy-to-read text describe the job of a nurse.

Your first 100 days at a new job could be daunting—unless you go in prepared. A collection of valuable advice and personal accounts, First Year Nurse places the wisdom and warnings of hundreds of experienced nurses right at your fingertips. Best of all, you'll be inspired by the compassion, insight, and enthusiasm you'll find on every page of this charming, helpful book. Expert Guidance and Advice How to start off your nursing job on the right foot Tips to help you plan and prioritize on the job Effective ways to communicate with your colleagues Advice on coping with challenging patients How to keep your energy up and stress down Tips on time management and avoiding burnout Guidance for professional growth

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