Take Charge of Your Nursing Career: Open the Door to Your Dreams, Second Edition

Awarded second place in the 2022 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Nursing Education/Continuing Education/Professional Development!

No matter what stage you’re in, your nursing career is both a journey and a process that must be nurtured, grown, and managed. Wherever you are―in the world or in your nursing journey―you deserve career-development and management support that goes beyond merely writing a resumé or a curriculum vitae. You expect tailored advice and innovative resources applicable to the many roles you will play and challenges you will face in our rapidly expanding and ever-developing global industry.

This newly updated book will give you insights and tools to help you navigate and thrive throughout the entire span of your individual nursing journey. The award-winning Take Charge of Your Nursing Career, Second Edition, establishes a unique and distinct perspective from which to develop and manage your career from beginning to end. Author Lois Sarah Marshall offers timely and relevant topics, strategies, tips, and examples to help you:

Define your personal career trajectory no matter the stage in your journey Expand your role and knowledge using professional development and continuing education Understand and take full advantage of the value of mentorship Leverage social media to develop, augment, and propel your career Pursue entrepreneurship Manage your professional and personal time

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: The Art and Science of Marketing Yourself
Chapter 2: Your Career Repository: The Portfolio
Chapter 3: Your Nursing Identity
Chapter 4: Educational Advancement: Gaining New Expertise
Chapter 5: Professional Development and Continuing Education: Role Expansion
Chapter 6: The Value of Mentorship: A Two-Way Process to Pay It Forward
Chapter 7: Career Development and Management for International Nurses
Chapter 8: Using Social Media to Develop, Augment, and Propel Your Career
Chapter 9: Expanding Your Reach: Using Your Voice
Chapter 10: Entrepreneurship for the Professional Nurse
Chapter 11: Work-Life Balance Issues: Managing Personal and Professional Time
Appendix A: Examples of New and Experienced Nurse Resumés
Appendix B: Curriculum Vitae
Appendix C: Example of Blank CV
Appendix D: Sample Cover Letters
Appendix E: Personal Philosophy Example: Philosophy of Teaching
Appendix F: Format for Developing Your Nursing Career Identity
Appendix G: Mentoring Agreement