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NURSING
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing
LPN to RN Transitions: Achieving Success in Your New Role,
4th
Edition
Nicki Harrington and Cynthia Lee Terry
Re-entering the rigors of academic life is a monumental decision for any LPN
or LVN returning to school, involving both personal and financial investment.
This book serves as a guide to assist readers in successfully balancing career,
school, and personal life while pursuing educational and professional goals.
It leads the reader though a series of interactive exercises and develops a
Personal Education Plan. The text supports the reader during this important
transition, taking into consideration individual experience, needs, and degree
program.
978-1-6091-3691-8 / 472 pp / 5 illus, 55 tables / 2012
Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing,
8th Edition
Corrine Kurzen
Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing
is written specifically for the LPN/
LVN student to provide a basic introduction to the nursing profession with an
emphasis on life-long learning, leadership skills, and career planning. While
the importance of medical knowledge, nursing skills, and the value of service
to others is woven throughout the text, the focus remains on helping students
develop the management, collaborative, and problem-solving skills necessary
for success. Content includes communicating effectively, working as a member
of a team, confronting challenges and complexities in the workplace, and
moving forward into leadership roles.
978-1-4963-0764-4 / 448 pp / 47 illus / 2016