Keys to Nursing Success

Pre nursing students may not have a good idea of what nursing is-as a profession-and what the major issues the profession faces today. Keys to Nursing Success is designed to promote a realistic understanding of nursing, explore the exceptional opportunities nursing careers offer, and help students prepare for the rigors of nursing school. This revision introduces a framework that has beenproven to improve student learning and achievement. Using the theory of Successful Intelligence, this book helps students prepare both academically and personally for applying to and succeeding in nursing school. Features include: NEW Successful Intelligence Pedagogy in-chapter and end-of-chapter exercises teach students to think critically, creatively and analytically Chapter Opening Q and A real-life student questions with professor response Teamwork Exercise designed to specifically permit students to develop the skill of working with others Career Portfolio Exercise prepares students for writing resumes and vitas or demonstrating their skills Katz provides updated statistics on nursing salaries and demographics. No other book provides this information on a career in nursing and help students learn how to learn through study strategies. Additional Support in and out of the classroom Keys to Nursing Success offers instructors an Instructors Manual which provides PowerPoint slides, exercises, and tests that can be used immediately. Additional discipline specific information can be accessed through the Student Success Supersite ( www.prenhall.com/success ), where students and faculty will find an array of resources.Bishop, Joyce is the author of 'Keys to Nursing Success ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780135130858 and ISBN 0135130859.