A Foreign Nurse's Guide to America - Hardcover

Franks, Shirley Lorraine, MBA

9781469738192: A Foreign Nurse's Guide to America

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1469738198 ISBN 13: 9781469738192

Publisher: Iuniverse Inc, 2012

Author Shirley Lorraine Franks grew up on a beautiful chain of islands, but she decided that she wanted to be a nurse in the United States.

In this memoir and guidebook, she recalls the challenges she overcame to accomplish her goals, sharing what it really means to be a "foreign" nurse. Regardless of whether you are an aspiring medical professional or have been in the field for years, you'll learn how to succeed as a nurse wherever you go.

Franks shares tips and strategies that help you

� Decide whether or not to move;
� Set goals and purse them;
� Avoid distractions and procrastination;
� Navigate licensure requirements;
� Get the best training available;
� Find employment in another country.

Join Franks as she examines how to succeed as a nurse no matter where you live. Break through cultural misunderstandings and misconceptions, and decide whether you should stay put or pursue your career elsewhere in A Foreign Nurse's Guide to America.

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About the Author:

Shirley Lorraine Franks graduated from the University of the Virgin Islands and was a resident of St. Thomas, where she worked as a registered nurse. In addition to being a nurse, she has been an entrepreneur and a student of the late Jim Rohn. She lives in the United States.

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