Careers in nursing
By: Terence J. Sacks
Edition: 2nd ed
Series: VGM professional careers series
Publisher: VGM Career Books
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Chicago, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9780071405805
Subjects: Nursing -- Vocational guidance
Description: Ideal for college-bound students or anyone thinking about making a career change, this series offers information needed to explore and choose a profession and then narrow it down to a job that suits them. Each book details the responsibilities, education and training required, and employment outlooks for dozens of satisfying careers in the field
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-174)
Table of contents: title: A look at the field; title: Nursing through the ages; title: What do nurses do?; title: Can you make it in mursing?; title: Getting into the right nursing school; title: Getting started and advancing; title: A look at the future; title: Conversations with those in the profession; title: Appendix A: Nursing organizations; title: Appendix B: Nursing publications; title: Appendix C: State nurses associations; title: Appendix D: Guide to certification; title: Appendix E: How to get a license