Nursing beyond the bedside : 60 non-hospital careers in nursing

Lowey, Susan Eva 1972- (Author).

Summary: Nursing Beyond the Bedside: 60 Non-Hospital Careers in Nursing introduces nurses and nursing students to career opportunities outside of the hospital setting-in areas where RN job growth is projected to remain strong as patients live longer but with more chronic illnesses. The goal of this book is to provide practicing nurses and those pursuing a career in nursing a thorough understanding of the many career options available outside the hospital. Author Susan Lowey describes how these non-hospital careers allows nurses to take on varied roles and responsibilities to deliver comprehensive healthcare to their patients. Each of the 60 non- hospital nursing careers includes a basic job description, the educational preparation or skills required, typical work hours and settings, availability of specialty certifications associated with the job, and links to professional organizations and online resources for that specialty. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781940446806
ISBN: 1940446805
ISBN: 9781940446813
ISBN: 9781940446820
ISBN: 9781940446837
Physical Description: print
xxvi, 164 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: Indianapolis, IN : Sigma Theta Tau International, [2017]
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Newborns and infants -- Children, adolescents, and young adults -- Adults -- Older adults -- Other non-hospital nursing careers -- Non-hospital nursing specialty websites and resources.