101 Careers in Nursing
Author | : Jeanne M. Novotny, PhD, RN, FAAN |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2006-06-14 |
ISBN-10 | : PSU:000059255802 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book 101 Careers in Nursing written by Jeanne M. Novotny, PhD, RN, FAAN and published by . This book was released on 2006-06-14 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few careers have the advantages that nursing offers: flexibility, room for growth, satisfaction from helping others. And there is a desperate need for nurses--demand will exceed supply for some time to come. This concise and handy volume profiles 101 different types of nursing careers are profiled; each includes a basic description, education requirements, skills needed, compensation, related web sites, and professional organizations. Personal stories from practicing nurses highlight the content. Students, those looking for a career change, and RNs looking for new opportunities will find a wealth of information here. A Sample of Possible Career Choices: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult Nurse Practitioner Case Manager Critical Care Nursing Diabetes Educator Disaster/Bioterrorism Nursing Emergency Room Nurse Geriatric Nurse Practitioner HIV/AIDS Specialist Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Infection Control Nurse Medical-Surgical Nurse Nurse Midwife Oncology Nurse Pediatric Nurse Practitioner