Taking Control Of Your Nursing Career

Taking Control of Your Nursing Career, Second Edition, is a practical guide designed to help nurses and nursing students get the most out of their careers, both professionally and personally. Written for individuals at all career stages -- from those just entering nursing school to those nearing retirement -- this book is an invaluable resource that can be consulted again and again. Gail Donner and Mary Wheeler, both well-known in the health care community for their interest in and commitment to professional development, show readers how to scan their environment, complete a self-assessment and reality check, create a career vision, develop a strategic career plan, and market themselves. They also provide specific advice on different career stages. This book emphasizes the continuity of the career development process and the need for constant reassessment and adjustment of career goals and plans. Filled with practical guidance and motivating examples, it is a must-read for all nurses and nursing students who want to take charge of their career. Book jacket.Donner, Gail J. is the author of 'Taking Control Of Your Nursing Career ', published 2004 under ISBN 9780920513491 and ISBN 0920513492.