The Ultimate Guide to Getting into Nursing School

by Chandler, Genevieve

• ISBN13: 9780071477802
• ISBN10: 0071477802
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-26
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical

Summary

This is the only book exclusively devoted to helping students getaccepted by the nursing school of their choice and succeedingonce they get there. Based on a popular pre-nursing course, thisfun to read guide covers all the essentials such as picking theright school, crafting a winning application, what to expect onceaccepted, and more.

Author Biography

Genevieve Chandler, R.N., Ph.D. helps lead thepre-nursing program at the University of Massachusetts andis an expert on teaching nursing students how to writemore effectively.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book	p. viii
Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
The Inside Story of Nursing: Is Nursing the Career for You?	p. 1
The Inside Story	p. 3
A Rich, Proud History	p. 6
The Domains of Nursing	p. 12
Conclusion	p. 27
End-of-Chapter Exercise	p. 27
2 How Do I Get There from Here?	p. 29
Nursing as a Career	p. 37
Nursing Programs	p. 40
Conclusion	p. 53
End-of-Chapter Exercise	p. 53
Self-Assessment: Preparing to Apply to School	p. 55
Personal Inventory	p. 58
Be Organized	p. 61
Create Relationships	p. 73
Be Curious	p. 75
Be Assertive	p. 76
Conclusion	p. 77
End-of-Chapter Exercise: Letter of Recommendation	p. 78
On the Right Track: Applications, Essays, and Interviews	p. 81
The Essay	p. 82
Letters of Recommendation	p. 92
The Campus Visit	p. 98
The Interview	p. 98
Finally, What to Wear to the Interview	p. 101
Last, But Not Least, What if?	p. 102
Conclusion	p. 102
End-of-Chapter Exercise	p. 103
You're In!: How to Be Successful Once You Get There?	p. 105
What I Wish Someone Told Me	p. 108
School and Family: Juggle or Balance?	p. 134
Nontraditional Students in a Traditional Program	p. 135
Mentoring: Good for Both Parties	p. 137
Conclusion	p. 138
End-of-Chapter Exercise: Been There, Done That	p. 138
Moving On!: The Transition from Student to Nurse	p. 139
The New Nurse	p. 140
National Counsel Licensing Exam: NCLEX	p. 143
Review Courses	p. 144
Pass, No Pass	p. 144
Job Search	p. 147
Career Services	p. 148
Preparing a Resume	p. 148
Cover Letters	p. 150
Interview	p. 153
Dress Rehearsal	p. 155
A Solid Support Network	p. 157
A Substantial Orientation	p. 159
A Caring Nurse Manager	p. 161
A Preceptor Match	p. 162
Finding a Mentor	p. 163
Experience and Environment	p. 164
Conclusion	p. 168
End-of-Chapter Exercise	p. 168
Going Back: Anticipating Graduate School	p. 171
What's in it for You?	p. 172
Graduate School	p. 173
First Step	p. 177
What Is Graduate School Like?	p. 185
Doctoral Programs	p. 190
Conclusion	p. 193
End-of-Chapter Exercise	p. 193
A Sample of Assignments Required in an Introductory Nursing Course	p. 195
NCLEX Preparation Resources	p. 197
Web Sites with Information for Students Attending an AD (Two-Year) Degree or a BS (Four-Year) Degree	p. 199
Index	p. 201
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