Did you believe in the myth of plenty of nursing jobs everywhere? Did you go to school thinking a nursing degree would launch you into a career of success and riches? Did you believe that if you simply worked hard in your job, you would be well-paid--only to find that none of these were true? Nurses, Jobs and Money debunks those myths, offering a sobering portrait of the nursing industry--and what you can do to advance your nursing career and salary in today's environment. Filled with proven techniques and real-life case studies, this book shows you exactly how to plan your career for optimal income and success. Written by a veteran nurse and healthcare professional who has single-handedly helped hundreds of nurses expand their careers, this book offers an honest look at the challenges facing nurses today, as well as refreshing solutions for attaining your next career goal. Whether you are a student nurse or a seasoned healthcare professional, you can use these tips, detailed scenarios and step-by-step guides on how to catapult your career to lucrative opportunities in the nursing profession. This quick read takes you outside the traditional realms of nursing and opens your mind to employment paths not taught in schools. No matter what position you choose to pursue after reading this book, you will be positioned to win!

More than 100 "opportunities" for students and job seekers! The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . covers a range of professions, from acting to writing, and encompasses traditional as well as cutting-edge careers. Each book offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within each field and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

The dynamic nursing field now has over 200 sub-specialties, and is adding more daily. Which one will you choose? It's not easy to decide on a niche to settle in for the long-term, especially when you factor in your evolving self and the breakneck pace of change in the health care landscape. But if done right, the promise of specialization is a nursing career with a healthy salary, plentiful job openings, and greater job satisfaction. A career as a nurse is both smart and rewarding. Nurses provide essential care and make a real impact in the lives of patients. The satisfaction that nurses take from their work is greater than most professionals can claim. Plus, a career as a nurse promises expanding opportunities and competitive compensation no matter where you are located. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for registered nurses is expected to grow over twice the national average for all other careers during the next decade. Over here in this book, find out the pros and cons before making a lifelong decision to embark on your new path and journey of becoming a registered nurse.

The Future of the Nursing Workforce in the United States: Data, Trends and Implications provides a timely, comprehensive, and integrated body of data supported by rich discussion of the forces shaping the nursing workforce in the US. Using plain, jargon free language, the book identifies and describes the key changes in the current nursing workforce and provide insights about what is likely to develop in the future. The Future of the Nursing Workforce offers an in-depth discussion of specific policy options to help employers, educators, and policymakers design and implement actions aimed at strengthening the current and future RN workforce. The only book of its kind, this renowned author team presents extensive data, exhibits and tables on the nurse labor market, how the composition of the workforce is evolving, changes occurring in the work environment where nurses practice their profession, and on the publics opinion of the nursing profession.

Occupational Health is the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations by preventing departures from health, controlling risks and the adaptation of work to people, and people to their jobs. Occupational Health Nursing has now become a major reference text on occupational health nursing courses. It is the only book on the market written entirely by occupational health nurses for nurses. This 3rd edition brings the book up to date with new legislation, guidance and developments. This book can be used for quick reference purposes or as a resource for more detailed research and projects. Each chapter stands alone and authors have been chosen for their particular expertise in the topic.

This indispensable volume explores the range of jobs and settings in which one can work in the nursing field with two years or less of training, including certified nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, licensed visiting nurse, registered nurse, clinical nurse, cardiac care nurse, labor and delivery nurse, neonatal nurse, and pediatric nurse, among others. It examines each job's activities, academic needs, and certification and licensing requirements. Illuminating sidebars describe actual aspects of a nurse's work, such as that of a pediatric nurse and that of an army nurse. Practical tips for the job search, writing a resume, and interviewing are also presented.

This book debunks those myths, offering a sobering portrait of the nursing industry-and what you can do to advance your nursing career and salary in today's environment. Filled with proven techniques and real-life case studies, this book shows you exactly how to plan your career for optimal income and success. Written by a veteran nurse and healthcare professional who has single-handedly helped hundreds of nurses expand their careers, this book offers an honest look at the challenges facing nurses today, as well as refreshing solutions for attaining your next career goal. Whether you are a student nurse or a seasoned healthcare professional, you can use these tips, detailed scenarios, and step-by-step guides on how to catapult your career to lucrative opportunities in the nursing profession. This quick read takes you outside the traditional realms of nursing and opens your mind to employment paths not taught in schools.

“I work four to six days a week, 12 hour shifts and make $350 to $550 per shift, but I realize that I just have enough to pay all my bills with nothing left as I look forward to the next paycheck. I go for extra shifts, but that does not help, worst still I end up not having time for myself and not even staying in the house I am paying for. I would like to make some money on my days off working some few hours from my computer, or better still go full time working from home” If the above statement sounds like you, the answer is found in this book. -Author

'Best Book Award of 2014' by Amazon Editors' for authors first book, 'Nurses, Jobs and Money'. Healthcare is changing, and therefore, your resume for a career in healthcare needs to change too. Welcome to the guide that will show you how to fuse your knowledge of nursing and healthcare insight together with business for a big bucks healthcare resume." -Innovative Insights by Carmen Kosicek, RN, MSN If you are looking for a resume book that will give cookie-cutter templates, this book is not for you. Why? Because a big bucks resume is not cookie-cutter. So what you'll find here is more than just "before and after" resumes. This book will address the key mix-and-match ingredients of healthcare resume secrets, so that you will learn how to tailor them to your own situation. Filled with examples of real RN resumes from across the nation-from new grad RNs to experienced RNs alike-Nurses, Jobs and Resumes specifically shows you why the resume you're using is not getting you noticed, not making your phone ring for interviews, and not advancing your career. This book gives you the tools you need to build a big bucks resume to showcases your skills and land you the job you've been dreaming about. If you are yearning to learn how to write a resume that will get you to be noticed and remembered by highlighting the skillset you truly offer an employer, then this book is for you! Whether you're a new grad RN or an experienced RN, it's time to get strategic with your job hunt. Don't just settle for anything. The job you really want is waiting. Land it-right now-with your big bucks resume! Carmen Kosicek, RN, MSN, is a nationally known nursing career coach who showcases real RN resumes from around the nation. She explains, in her unique, bold, and direct style-without sugarcoating it-why many RNs' resumes are not working in today's current economic environment, and what they can do about it. Carmen teaches RNs how to transfer their skillsets with the degree they already have to traditional and nontraditional nursing employment venues alike.