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Index
Cover Page
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Nursing School
Copyright Page
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
How to Use This Book
[CHAPTER 1] The Inside Story of Nursing Is Nursing the Career for You?
THE INSIDE STORY
A RICH, PROUD HISTORY
THE DOMAINS OF NURSING
CONCLUSION
END-OF-CHAPTER EXERCISE
[CHAPTER 2] How Do I Get There from Here? What Is Nursing School Like?
NURSING AS A CAREER
NURSING PROGRAMS
CONCLUSION
END-OF-CHAPTER EXERCISE
[CHAPTER 3] Self-Assessment Preparing to Apply to School
PERSONAL INVENTORY
BE ORGANIZED
CREATE RELATIONSHIPS
BE CURIOUS
BE ASSERTIVE
CONCLUSION
END-OF-CHAPTER EXERCISE: LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
[CHAPTER 4] On the Right Track Applications, Essays, and Interviews
THE ESSAY
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
THE CAMPUS VISIT
THE INTERVIEW
FINALLY, WHAT TO WEAR TO THE INTERVIEW
LAST, BUT NOT LEAST, WHAT IF?
CONCLUSION
END-OF-CHAPTER EXERCISE
[CHAPTER 5] You're In! How to Be Successful Once You Get There?
WHAT I WISH SOMEONE TOLD ME ...
SCHOOL AND FAMILY: JUGGLE OR BALANCE?
NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS IN A TRADITIONAL PROGRAM
MENTORING: GOOD FOR BOTH PARTIES
CONCLUSION
END-OF-CHAPTER EXERCISE: BEEN THERE, DONE THAT
[CHAPTER 6] Moving On! The Transition from Student to Nurse
THE NEW NURSE
NATIONAL COUNSEL LICENSING EXAM: NCLEX
REVIEW COURSES
PASS, NO PASS
JOB SEARCH
CAREER SERVICES
PREPARING A RÉSUMÉ
COVER LETTERS
INTERVIEW
DRESS REHEARSAL
A SOLID SUPPORT NETWORK
A SUBSTANTIAL ORIENTATION
A CARING NURSE MANAGER
A PRECEPTOR MATCH
FINDING A MENTOR
EXPERIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT
CONCLUSION
END-OF-CHAPTER EXERCISE
[CHAPTER 7] Going Back Anticipating Graduate School
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
GRADUATE SCHOOL
FIRST STEP
WHAT IS GRADUATE SCHOOL LIKE?
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
CONCLUSION
END-OF-CHAPTER EXERCISE
[APPENDIX A] A Sample of Assignments Required in an Introductory Nursing Course
[APPENDIX B] NCLEX Preparation Resources
[APPENDIX C] Web Sites with Information for Students Attending an AD (Two-Year) Degree or a BS (Four-Year) Degree Program
Index
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