Mary Muscari Becoming A Nurse

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Becoming A Nurse, by Mary M. Muscari

Becoming A Nurse, by Mary M. Muscari is the ideal guide to finding out everything a potential candidate needs to know, Becoming a Nurse provides a thorough, up-to-date overview on the nursing profession, with sections on: the variety of nursing positions available and their typical workplaces/working conditions, career outlook, benefits, and earnings potential, the pros and cons of the nursing field, and how to know if nursing is the right career choice. This book also includes a useful test that evaluates both the emotional and educational qualities that candidates must have in order to succeed. Becoming a Nurse, also talks about the type and level of education needed, as well as advice on acing

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