Book Description
Survive and Thrive As a Nurse from Day One!
Welcome to the compassionate and caring world of nursing! You are entering a profession that offers great rewards and endless opportunities. But you must prepare for the challenges ahead and do everything you can to ensure that you experience the best that nursing has to offer. This invaluable book will get you started!
Written by an experienced R.N., Your First Year As a Nurse provides practical, real-world solutions to the profession's most common and difficult issues. Inside, you'll find out what you really need to know, who you need to know, how to avoid missteps, and where you can go for help when you need it. Gritty, witty, and full of invaluable tips and advice from first year nurses, this book is your personal mentor for your new career.
Ensure a healthy first year by knowing how to:
·Acquire the job that's perfect for you
·Create your own patient-centered style of nursing
·Develop positive relationships with doctors, patients, and other nurses
·Stay positive, deal with conflict and adversity, and avoid burnout
·Network, enhance your education and career, and become a leader
"Combines common sense with the wisdom of a seasoned professional. A valuable resource for new graduates as they begin practice."—Lucille A. Joel, R.N., Ed.D., FAAN, professor, Rutgers College of Nursing, and former president, American Nurses Association
"A must-read for all nurses, not just new graduates!"—Joan Orseck, R.N., president, National Association for Health Care Recruitment
Customer Reviews:
Your First Year as a Nurse.......2007-06-04
Timely, sensible, practical, & reassuring info for new nurses entering hospital nursing.
This book saved my career in the first months and beyond!.......2007-03-01
I have seen Donna speak several times. My most memorable was the first time hearing her speak at the National Student Nurse Association convention. She was so inspirational and helpful. Donna personally signed a copy of this book that book got me through some of my roughest times as a new nurse. Yes, her advise is logical common knowledge to some, but when your are new to a profession and somewhat timid, the words are a great gift of help! Thank you Donna for helping me survive my first year. Now, 5 years later, I am a thriving nurse that continues to reference the book at times as a refresher. I also encourage as many new grads as I can to read it.
Nursing is so fortunate to have a person like Donna to positively promote the profession.
Additionally, I educate nurses about bullying and typically refer my audience to Donna's site and her article "Do Nurses Really Eat Their Young." It's a great article and I agree with Donna wholly that there truly are more helping nurses than bullies. Unfortunately those few bullies have a large impact on the nursing profession. I attempt to help nurses "bully-proof" themselves and see there are ways to avoid the bullies and those bullies are not the majority in nursing. Donna has encouraged me in this endeavor. She also encouraged me to reinforce to my audience the new mantra she would like to create for nursing..."Nurses nurture their own."
All in all, what I have tried to get across to you here is:
1.) Nursing is a great profession,
2.) Donna is a great mentor for nurses,
3.) THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ!
Buy this book as early as your can, even if still in nursing school.......2006-12-09
Over the weekend I purchased Your First Year As a Nurse: Making the
Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional because I wanted
a new start. Let me just say that 1) it was money well spent and 2)
purchasing this book should be made a mandatory requirement to any
student who starts a nursing program.
So far, I have read half the book. Already I have found some renewed
energy, and my enthusiasm about nursing is increasing again. I
graduated five months ago and took a job in an ICU where I have been working for four months and half months. Recently, I made the decision to leave the ICU.
I am starting in a step down unit tomorrow and I am very excited about
starting over. I experienced all of the following prior to making this
decision: frustration, fatigue, anxiety, dreading going to work, fear of
making mistakes, and many other emotions. Had I read your book prior to
starting this position, I could have avoided this painful period in my
nursing career. Of course, I have learned many valuable lessons. But I
do think nursing would earn a better reputation if newcomers did not have
to go through this experience. And I know that I am not the only one who has felt this way. I have read countless numbers of blogs on the internet of new grads who described the same feelings I shared earlier.
Thank you Ms. Cardlille for all the wonderful advice that you have shared. I joined the ANA today and contacted my state's Nurse Association regarding future events. I am looking forward to networking because you make it sound so much fun and rewarding. Please continue the work that you are doing. You are very inspiring to new nurses.
A grateful new grad.
Prescription for Success.......2006-07-07
An outstanding resource filled with valuable nuggets of information. From staying organized, becoming a team member, and developing clinical proficiency through the guidance of a capable preceptor, to taking care of yourself, networking and planning for career advancement, Ms. Cardillo covers it all. Your First Year As a Nurse is a significant prescription for success for all nurses and nursing students who desire to bloom and grow professionally.
It is about time someone had the courage to write a book like this........2006-02-26
A great book for the new grad and for all nurses. I can appreciate this book even though I am a Director of Nursing.
Well written, Thanks.
Book Description
Give PA applicants a competitive edge.
The best resource for anyone considering this career.
Getting Into the PA School of Your Choice, 2/e is a precise blueprint that addresses every step of the application process, including what schools look for in an applicant, financial aid, Internet resources, and information on PA programs.
*How to select a PA program
*Setting and achieving goals
*Comments, suggestions, and tips from current PA students
*Trends in PA programs- including excerpts from "PAs in the field" and salary profiles
*Expert advice on effective letters of recommendation Writing a quality essay-including sample “essays that worked”
*Interview strategies- including the toughest questions and answers
*Advice and contacts for financial aid
*Key web sites and Internet resources
Customer Reviews:
Marginally helpful.......2007-10-16
This book's info is antiquated at best. The author has nice writing examples for personal statements, but CASPA's essay does not allow an essay of this length. The info for deadline dates, as well as tutition is no longer correct for most schools.
The sample interview questions are generic, but the author does give decent insight into what the interviewees may be wanting to hear. I would not spend to money asked for full price on this book, but perhaps a used copy would worth it.
So-so for 2007, Great for 2004.......2007-10-02
Well maybe great for pre-World Wide Web. Most, if not all, the information about the schools is available from online resources. If the author was to compile and update this information yearly and post it on a web site using the book with a key number, he would have a winning combination. Alas, that isn't the case.
Having little or no access to counseling resources, the most difficult part of the PA application process was writing the narrative which for the 2007 application cycle, at least, was to address the statement: Please describe your motivation towards becoming a PA. Looking at the sample essays in the text, I put together a 2000 word statement to somewhat match the sample essay's length. Only one small problem, CASPA now restricts applicants to 2,970 characters which in my case was 519 words. One just doesn't have the luxury of explanations and developing ideas that is shown in the text.
At this stage, I have submitted my CASPA application and am now in the waiting game to hear about interviews. In skimming the interview information, it appears to be a rehash of standard interview hints. Whom would think that one should be well groomed at a professional interview? Whom would to think to have a strong confident posture in interviewing for a medical position. While these hints may be valuable to someone whom has not gone through an interview process, they are standard for most people that have been involved in health care which the majority of Master's level PA applicants have been.
With a minimum of updating to discuss CASPA and how to write an effective 2,970 application essay, this text could be a great help. Until then, at best a so-so use of the dead trees used to create the paper it is printed on.
Great Book!.......2007-09-24
If you are serious about getting into the P.A. profession you NEED this book. Extremely informative. It's been a huge help to me while putting my application together. It was actually recommended to me by the director of the program I'm trying to get into.
goody but oldy.......2007-03-30
I'm contemplating applying to a PA program, and my impression of the book is pretty consistent with the positive reviews here. My only concern is that this 2nd edition from 2003 may be getting out of date, what with all the newsmag articles and whatnot in the last few years about how PAs are going to be one the best job fields to enter over the next decade. This book could really stand to have another edition printed soon.
Excellent. Goal-oriented, methodical, challenging........2007-03-19
Followed the steps in this book, got accepted by both PA schools that I interviewed with.
What more should I write?
Customer Reviews:
The Textbook of Choice For West Haven Universityýs RN to BSN.......2003-01-03
We are pleased to select Dr. Kearny's Advancing Your Career: Concepts of Professional Nursing as the textbook for Transition to Professional Nursing, the foundational course in our RN to BSN completion program. The book is expertly written by professionals within the field of nursing who have an appreciation for the needs of returning RN students in a unique training environment. From time management to conflict resolution in a dynamic health care setting, this book covers it all. It is simply a panoply of the essential ingredients needed to cultivate the nursing leaders of tomorrow. In a word, it is excellent.
Book Description
In the MSDR: Medical Sales Desk ReferenceT, we took the best practices from award winning sales representatives, tenured sales managers, marketing executives and physicians to create one, ultimate selling manual for the medical industry. Many medical companies have used standard selling tactics and strategies and tried to apply them to medical sales. No one ever created materials specifically designed for the intricacies of selling to the medical community. UNTIL NOW The MSDR: Medical Sales Desk ReferenceT has over 40 actionable ideas each designed to create $1,000,000 in sales. It is our most popular and powerful chapter! Regardless if your company is small or large, these ideas work. We also included discussions about: How to increase your sales by 20% in only 12 months How to position yourself to be your company's biggest star Tricks to get in front of doctors over the long term 3 critical steps to promote your career and receive promotion after promotion The most powerful sales question anywhere Make your dinner programs the talk of the town with these simple tricks Rewarding your best clients so they will continue to buy from you How to protect key territory information What does it mean if a customer tells you a competitor's bid? Should you carry marketing pieces in your car? Why marketing efforts fail and how to avoid it Two things worth more that $1,000,000 to you Bonus: Personal Finance Guide to Medical Sales (created with professional money managers.) Group rates are available for additional copies of the MSDR and DoctorTrak software. Please contact us at www.vendesigroup.com for more details.
Customer Reviews:
Little depth or application to medical sales.......2007-06-03
I bought this book expecting more information pertinent to making medical sales. I found there to be little in terms of industry paradigms and expectations. The selling strategies seemed pretty elementary.
I've had more success reading good relationship sales texts, such as SPIN Selling or Relationship Selling in combination with The Health Care Value Chain.
Great Sales Book for the Beginner to the Seasoned Sales Rep.......2007-05-13
I have read several sales "how to" texts through my 10 year career in medical sales (pharmaceutical, device, and biotech indutries) and this has been my best find to date. Recently, I have taken on national and international sales training for my company, and have ordered this text for the new hires who have limited sales expereince. There are also great tips for the well expereinced sales representatives as well. The MSDR includes great info on how to get past gate keepers, how to sell to multiple levels within a hospital, through sales basics.
Tremendous tool from the experts in Medical Sales!!!.......2006-12-24
Books like these don't come along every day. Ryan Gray and his team are the absolute experts when it comes to Medical Sales. Whether you want to be the top rep in your company or if you want to be working for the top medical company in the industry, you can't find a book with better strategies.
The unpretentious and straightforward writing makes it easy to read, and the ideas can be implemented immediately. This book is time saver and a valuable tool for being successful in medical sales.
Highly Recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well worth the money.......2006-06-30
I've been in the device business for about 5 years now and picked up this book a few months ago. There were things I'd never thought of in there. My return on investment (based on some new ideas from the book) was very high and my manager is taking a look at it right now. I was sceptical as well. Nice free gifts also. I just gave Ryan my Amazon order number and he sent the the freebies.
It is all about Win Win!.......2006-05-20
I found the Vendesi Group and Ryan Gray's book, to be an wonderfully easy to read book, while at the same time you find yourself needing a break after each chapter so that you can pause and absorb the content. Very simple and straight forward writing makes it easy to read, and the depth of wisdom makes it a book to carry along with you as you travel and continue on your quest to becoming a better salesperson.
Customer Reviews:
A "must-have" for anyone planning their future in health care........2006-11-05
Written by Dr. Saul Wischnitzer & Edith Wischnitzer, Top 100 Health-Care Careers: Your Complete Guidebook to Training and Jobs in Allied Health, Nursing, Medicine, and More is the updated second edition of a thorough, easy-to-use handbook for selecting a health care career best suited to one's interests, training, and aptitude. Listing training requirements, salary ranges, advancement opportunities, certification and license procedures, and much more for each of the 100 health care careers featured, Top 100 Health-Care Careers gets the reader started with extensive contact information for institutions that can provide training, along with details on admissions tests and obtaining financial aid, and solid advice for choosing the right path for one's future in the field. An up-to-date resource and a "must-have" for anyone planning their future in health care.
Book Description
Congratulations! As a new nurse, you're entering one of the most challenging and rewarding fields! Still, you may feel a little nervous about stepping into the brave new world of medical facilities. How can you learn the ropes quickly? How will you handle the stressful situations that are par for the course in this profession? How can you adjust? How do you firmly establish your place among the doctors?
The Everything New Nurse Book addresses all this and more. Covering the nation's top ten types of nursing, this comprehensive handbook concentrates on the issues that new nurses face every day on the job-from dealing with patients to juggling multiple responsibilities. Highlights include how to:
Balance a hectic new schedule (for work AND sleep!)
Deal with the doctors' Old Boy Network
Avoid illness yourself
Continue your education while working at the same time
Cope with the death of patients
Written by Kathy Quan, a registered nurse with thirty years experience, The Everything New Nurse Book guides you through those first critical months on the job. If you want to know what to expect on your first day and beyond-this is the book for you!
Book Description
This book provides all the basic techniques for success on tests in an easy-to-read, visually appealing format. Its "how to" presentation gives the reader very clear, direct advice to follow and actions to implement while the two-color design and extensive illustrations make for an attractive format. It includes a Windows disk with 100 sample test questions to provide valuable practice for computer testing. The streamlined, user-friendly presentation ensures that this reference is compact and portable.
Customer Reviews:
review of service.......2007-08-23
I received the new book just as portrayed in the shopping ad and arrived on the day it was supposed to
Book Description
Change Your Career: Nursing as Your New Profession includes:
*A diagnostic test designed to show if nursing is right for you
*An overview of the nursing profession: what options are available to you?
*The basics to getting a nursing degree: the courses and standardized tests you'll have to take
* How and where to search for new jobs
*Making your resume work for you with the skills from your previous career
*Profiles of real people who switched to nursing mid-career
Book Description
Take Charge of Your Nursing Career!
"What's the ideal nursing job for me, and how can I get it?"
"How can I feel more in control of my professional destiny?"
"How will the nursing shortage affect me?"
"What impact will the sweeping changes of managed
healthcare have on my future?"
These are the questions being asked by today's nurses as their jobs -- and their lives -- are permanently transformed by the turmoil of change. Drawing on the advice and strategies she developed as an educator and career counselor for nurses, Annette Vallano offers a new way of envisioning your career as an entrepreneurial enterprise. By following Vallano's plan for creating and marketing your own nursing "product," career mobility will be yours.
Your Career in Nursing will help you de?ne the product you offer, develop a marketing plan, research the needs of the nursing marketplace, and target your approach as today's healthcare landscape inevitably changes. Special chapters for men in nursing, the newly graduated nurse, the older nurse, and second career nurses are included, along with strategies all nurses can use to manage stress and feel empowered. Your Career in Nursing is required reading for the 21st century nurse who wants to be on the winning side in the ongoing healthcare revolution.
Customer Reviews:
Great help for us nurses....read it, nurses........2006-03-05
As a Director of Nursing, this book is the most honest book about the real world of nursing.
Most Helpful Resource.......2003-12-06
A great book for experienced nurses or folks like me, who are just starting in the profession. Annette Vallano's book answered questions about nursing I wouldn't have even known to ask. I'm changing careers after twenty-five years as a teacher, and this workbook/resource book contained the best career advice I could have received. It gives a realistic, honest, nuts and bolts picture of what nursing is like today, both the good and the bad. I have a head start in how to be assertive and pro-active in finding and creating the nursing position that will suit my skills, interests and life-style. I also understand some of the work related pitfalls can happen and how to avoid them. Finally, the book has a heart and soul that gives meaning and importance to the unique abilities we each have to offer in our work as a nurse.
A must read for nurses.......2003-07-24
The book, Your Career in Nursing, is a wealth of information for new graduates, nurse educators, and the seasoned nurse. This book is a guide for developing a positive and rewarding future in nursing. Your Career in Nursing provides the new graduate with realistice guidelines for choosing which career path to take and gives them strategies to use when difficult situations occur. The book furnishes the seasoned nurse with a marketing plan for themselves if they are attempting to make changes in their career. It gives the nurse educator strategies with helping the diverse population of nursing students, tools for dealing with managing stress, and provides the educator with resources for staying on top of the ever changing world of nursing. Your Career in Nursing is a pragmatic book which provides current approaches and resources for the twenty-first century nurse.
This book is great.......2003-05-06
I used this book for one of my nursing classes, but it really isn't just for nurses, this book can be read and used by all different people from all professions. It helps for you to find the real you lying underneath the flesh and bone of your body.
I highly recommend this book.
Book Description
This unique new book offers a comprehensive exploration of career management for nurses. The book covers the lifespan of a career in nursing-from discovering and developing a career to changing and reclaiming a career. The author and expert contributors explore each of these stages from theoretical and practical perspectives, with research-based tools and strategies, and real-life examples throughout illustrating how nurses have successfully managed their careers. A separate unit on reclaiming one's career includes three unique chapters on the stalled career, the impaired career, and overcoming damage and building new credibility. The final two chapters address the importance of building support networks and mentoring. There are also discussions on inquiry letters, resumes, CVs and how to complete a successful interview, with examples of each. Whether you are thinking about a career in nursing, changing careers within nursing, or leaving nursing, this book will be a valuable resource to help you make better, more informed decisions in your career development. A joint publication of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International and NurseWeek Publishing, Inc.
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Training Wheels for Nurses: What I Wish I Had Known My First 100 Days on the Job: Wisdom, Tips, and Warnings from Experienced Nurses (Training Wheels)
The Everything New Nurse Book: Gain Confidence, Manage Your Schedule, And Deal With the Unexpected (Everything: School and Careers)
Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul: 101 Stories to Celebrate, Honor and Inspire the Nursing Profession (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
What Nurses Know: And Doctors Don't Have Time to Tell You
Memory Notebook of Nursing: Pharmacology & Diagnostics
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