The ULTIMATE Career Guide for Nurses: Practical Advice for Thriving at Every Stage of Your Career

by Donna Wilk Cardillo

Whether you are just starting out in nursing, getting ready to retire, or anywhere in between, The Ultimate Career for Nurses: Practical Advice for Thriving at Every Stage of Your Career offers something of value for every current and future nurse. While clinical skills are the foundation of nursing practice, you’ll need a lot of skills and knowledge beyond the clinical realm for a satisfying and fulfilling career. Author, Donna Cardillo takes you step by step through career development and advancement as well as personal development. Written in her customary down-to-earth and humorous style, she gently nudges readers to maximize their career opportunities and to reach their full potential as nurses and as humans. You will discover how to: -Reenergize your nursing career -Get the most out of your current position -Identify transferable skills -Decide what you really want to do -Discover and develop your own unique talents and skill set -Avail yourself of all that nursing has to offer -Write a winning resume and interview like a pro -Overcome challenges, take career risks, and make decisions -Build professional support systems -Explore career options No matter where you are in your career, The Ultimate Career Guide for Nurses will help you get the most out of your career and love what you do! “Donna provides essential information about nursing professional development, and addresses many frequent questions and frequent objections, all while discussing how you can customize the experience to your unique needs. A must read for nurses looking for their next challenge!” —Kati Kleber, BSN RN CCRN-K, Author of What's Next? The Smart Nurse's Guide to Your Dream Job “Donna nails it in this new edition. When she discusses options, the reader takes notice. … The new nurse or seasoned professional will find value in The Ultimate Career Guide for Nurses, 2nd edition.”—Sharon M. Weinstein, MS, RN, CRNI-R, FACW, CSP, FAAN, Author of B is for Balance

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published July 22, 2008

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Practical advice forthriving at every stage of your career, a hail to nurses everywhere