Lippincott Williams & Wilkins' Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy

by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

• ISBN13: 9781609137847
• ISBN10: 1609137841
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-03-02
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

This Second Edition of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins' Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easyhas been revised and updated with a more user-friendly organization and design, but retains the health professions focus, the concise and approachable narrative, the fun features and art, and the self-paced online course of the first edition. It is still the first and only student success text designed specifically for health professions students and programs!

Table of Contents

Part One: Principles of Student Success Chapter 1: Focusing on Success Why You're Here Obstacles You May Face Ingredients for Success: Attitude and Motivation Setting Goals Academic Character Chapter 2: Managing Your Time Organizing for Classes Getting Organized on Campus Organizing Your Time Priorities Procrastination Pitfalls Chapter 3: Maintaining Your Health and Well Being Stressed? Who's Stressed? A Healthy Body Means a Happier You Have a Life! Staying Safe Financial Well Being Chapter 4: Interacting with Others Getting to Know Your Instructors Participating in Class Networking with Other Students Academic Advisors and Counselors Campus Life Diversity Part Two: Sharpening Your Skills Chapter 5: Making the Most of Your Learning Style Learning Styles What's Your Style Critical Thinking and Learning Chapter 6: Listening, Taking Notes, and Reading Listening Skills Learning in the Classroom Effective Note-Taking Academic Reading Chapter 7: Communication Skills Speaking Writing for Classes Researching for Writing or Presentations Group Projects Computer Communication Chapter 8: Study Skills What Are You Going to Study? Getting Organized to Study Studying 101 Study Groups More Resources for Studying Study Skills for Math and Science Chapter 9: Test-Taking Skills Health and Stress Management Test Anxiety Preparing and Planning Ahead Test-Taking Strategies Succeeding on Math Tests Calculating Grades Certification and Licensure Examns Part Three: Entering a Health Profession Chapter 10: Preparing for Your Career Path The Health Professions Exploring Majors for Health Care Careers Personal and Professional Traits and Skills Chapter 11: Clinical Rotations Welcome to the Real World of Health Care! Personal and Professional Codes of Ethics Planning Ahead Chapter 12: Succeeding in Your Future Building on Your Accomplishments Meeting Challenges Go-o-o-al! Carrying Your New Skills Into the Future Getting Your First Professional Job A Parting Word