Careers in Health

Examines the important issues and trends shaping the nursing profession today. Includes the evolution and history of nursing and the impact of healthcare reform.

Explores all levels of the nursing profession, to give students real-world information about their many career paths.

Gives insight into the current state of the profession, an examination of standards and scope of practice, and new information on interprofessional education and practice, nursing roles, the surge in ambulatory and community care, and gender issues. Includes preparation for the transition from student to professional nurse to help you anticipate what is expected on entering the workforce.

Helps you make a successful transition from student to practicing nurse. It covers the profession's leading issues and opportunities, ensuring that you graduate not only with patient care skills, but also with career development skills such as resume writing, finding a job, and effective interviewing. Study questions and test-taking tips prepare you for the NCLEX exam, and discussions of communication and management prepare you to succeed in the workplace.

Encourages you to not only survive nursing school, but excel in whichever program you select. Helps you prepare for the NCLEX; and your nursing career, how to get good grades, how to deal with failure and how to improve oral and written reports. Coverage of ADN, BSN, and RN-BSN programs (program prerequisites, differences, and more) leads to making informed decisions.

How to find your own patient-centered style of nursing; develop positive relationships with doctors, patients, and other nurses; and deal with conflict. How to network, enhance your education, and become a leader. Includes information about nursing licensure including a FAQ section. Discussion of professional issues related to standards of care and nursing ethics.

Topics addressed: Advantages of joining a professional organization; The value of a portfolio; Applying to graduate school; Landing fellowships and internships; Persuasive presentations to groups; Advocating for the nursing profession.

Build upon your prior nursing experiences with the 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 health care reform and global issues, this text is ideal for pursuing ongoing education and reaching the next level of professional practice.

Develop the skills you'll need from organizing patient care and motivating staff to managing conflict and working collaboratively. Includes over 240 case studies.