Nursing is a career that attracts many people - there were 30,000 new nurses registered in the United Kingdom in 2002-03. Careers & Jobs in Nursing provides up-to-date information about the different types of nursing, what qualifications are needed, how to obtain them and how to apply for a nursing place. It will help you assess your skills and decide which area of nursing is right for you. It also provides information for nurses working overseas about how to register in the United Kingdom.
There are real life case studies, expert tips and job sector summaries, plus advice on:
entry routes and the application process
the various types of nursing and their career pathways
returning to nursing after a career break
coming to work in the United Kingdom as a nurse if you live abroad
With a wealth of essential contact details for both UK residents and international applicants, this book is essential reading if you are considering a career in nursing.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"gives comprehensive information about the different types of nursing, the qualifications needed and application procedures... commonsense tips in each chapter." careers, education & guidance "very interesting reading for both present and future nurses." journal of community nursing "useful on the careers shelf at a school library...also a useful guide for nurses already practising and perhaps wanting to change career direction or specialise...useful information on grants available, cost of childcare and a table setting out the new agenda for change pay scale...this book would make very interesting reading for both present and future nurses." journal of community nursing
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Interest Age: From 16 to 18 years
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Höhe: 215 mm
Breite: 135 mm
Dicke: 8 mm
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978-0-7494-4249-1 (9780749442491)
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Linda Nazarko
Linda Nazarko is Director of the Nursing Homes Trust and has worked as a staff nurse and sister both in the UK and abroad.
