{"product_id":"a-mans-guide-to-a-nursing-career-9780826106858","title":"A Man's Guide to a Nursing Career","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed a 2013 PROSE Award Honorable Mention in Nursing and Allied Health Sciences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Dr. Gene Tranbarger Writing Award from the American Assembly for Men in Nursing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThough O'Lynn emphasizes a male perspective on becoming a nurse, this book should be required reading for anyone thinking about entering the nursing profession....The section on nursing education from the perspective of both students and instructors is worth the price of the book....Highly recommended.--\u003cb\u003eChoice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI love this book. It has inspired and motivated me to continue to do something for men in nursing at the college where I teach as well as for men in our delivery rooms and postpartum units. We need to move beyond women and children and include men as fathers to truly promote wellness for families.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJanet Ierardi\u003c\/b\u003e, MSN, RNC, CNE\u003cbr\u003e Assistant Professor\u003cbr\u003e Family Focused Nursing\u003cbr\u003e Lawrence Memorial\/Regis College Nursing Program\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a nuts and bolts guide to a career in nursing--from the earliest consideration of a nursing career through education and clinical practice--designed specifically for men. Written by the author of \u003ci\u003eMen in Nursing: History, Challenges and Opportunities\u003c\/i\u003e, it was created at the request of numerous colleagues for a book that addressed the practical needs and concerns of men throughout their nursing career journey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text presents the numerous career paths available in nursing along with a consideration of their financial benefits, job security, personal fulfillment, and the need for nurses who are adept at information management and high tech-skills. The history of nursing is discussed through biographies of nine remarkable male nurses, offering much needed historical role models. The guide discusses strategies for dealing with a rigorous nursing curriculum compounded by the challenges of anti-male sentiment that is sometimes present. It takes the reader from day one of nursing school through the licensing exam and also addresses the specific needs of second-degree and accelerated program students. The book discusses the obstacles that may result from cross-gender nursing communication and relationships with a focus on teamwork. Also covered are professional development and leadership concerns in light of criticism from some women that men advance for self-serving reasons or on the backs of women colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses how to navigate the rigors of nursing school along with strategies for success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how cope with anti-male sentiment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes how to create an application that stands out from the pack\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps male students to boost caring skills and touch patients in ways that reflect professionalism, empathy, and skill\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes helpful advice for landing a first job\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chad O'Lynn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/23\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780826106858\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e PROSE - Honorable Mention\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2013","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40201471754355,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_7e5ce02a-90d6-4683-bdc0-ee38ba83a9f8.jpg?v=1656165988","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/a-mans-guide-to-a-nursing-career-9780826106858","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}