Man's guide to a nursing career / Chad E. O'Lynn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Lynn, Chad E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing--Vocational guidance.

Nursing.

Male nurses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer, c2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is a nuts and bolts guide to a career in nursing--from its earliest consideration through education and clinical practice--designed specifically for men. The text describes the career paths available along with a consideration of their financial benefits, job security, personal fulfillment, and the need for nurses skilled at information management and technology. It discusses strategies for dealing with a rigorous nursing curriculum compounded by the challenges of potential anti-male sentiment. The guide takes the reader from day one of nursing school through the licensing exam and addres

Contents:

Cover; Halftitle; Titlepage; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Foreword William T. Lecher, RN, MS, MBA, NE-BC; Preface; Acknowledgments; PART I. WHY MEN? WHY NURSING? WHY NOW?; 1. What Can Nursing Bring to You?; 2. Men in Nursing-It's NOT Something New!; 3. Does Nursing Put Out the Welcome Mat to Men?; PART II. MAKING IT HAPPEN; 4. Where Is the Starting Line? Getting Into Nursing School; Stacey Boatright; 5. How to Avoid Getting Voted Off the Island: How to SurviveNursing School; 6. That's a Baby, Not a Football! Caring and Touch From a Man'sPerspective

PART III. THE EAGLE HAS LANDED! WORKING AS A REGISTERED NURSE7. Landing Your First Job; 8. Communication: Do I Really Have to Talk AboutBaby Showers?; Renee G. Heath; 9. Getting Ahead Without Stepping on Toes: Transition to Practice,Professional Development, and Leadership; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-78402-151-2

0-8261-0686-2

OCLC:

818847591