Summaries of books about Career Development & Planning:
Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice
Kathleen Masters
The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of the nursing profession, examining the roles and responsibilities of nurses in various healthcare settings. It delves into theoretical and practical aspects of nursing education, leadership, advocacy, and professional development, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and interprofessional collaboration.
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How to Be Everything
A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up
Emilie Wapnick
The book provides strategies and insights for individuals with diverse interests and multiple career paths, known as "multipotentialites," to integrate their varied passions into their lives. It offers practical advice on career planning, productivity, and finding work-life balance without choosing a single focus.
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Lean In for Graduates
Sheryl Sandberg
The book provides guidance and advice for young women entering the workforce, focusing on building leadership skills, overcoming obstacles, and advocating for themselves. It includes updated chapters with insights for navigating job searches, negotiations, and developing a supportive career network post-graduation.
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Born for This
How to Find the Work You Were Meant to Do
Chris Guillebeau
The book provides guidance on discovering your ideal career path by blending your passions with your skills and finding the intersection where what you love meets what you are good at. It offers practical strategies and actionable tips for creating a fulfilling and financially sustainable work life that aligns with your personal values and goals.
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Nurse Practitioner's Business Practice and Legal Guide
Carolyn Buppert
The book serves as a comprehensive resource on the legal and business aspects of nurse practitioner practice, including credentialing, contracting, regulatory and reimbursement issues, and risk management. It provides guidance on how to navigate the complex healthcare system, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while establishing and maintaining a successful practice.
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Physician Assistant School Interview Guide
Tips, Tricks, and Techniques to Impress Your Interviewers
Savanna Perry
The book provides strategies and advice for prospective physician assistant students to excel in their PA school interviews, including common questions, preparation techniques, and ways to make a positive impression on interviewers. It also offers insights into the interview process and how to effectively communicate one's skills and dedication to the PA profession.
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SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification All-in-One Exam Guide
Dory Willer|William H. Truesdell|William D. Kelly
The book serves as a comprehensive study guide for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) exams, covering key HR competencies and knowledge domains. It includes practice questions, detailed explanations of the correct answers, and strategies for exam preparation and test-taking.
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Reinventing You, With a New Preface
Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future
Dorie Clark
The book provides a step-by-step guide to help individuals reinvent their personal brand and career path, offering strategies for self-assessment, skill development, and networking to create a powerful professional identity. It includes practical advice and real-world examples to inspire readers to envision and move towards a successful future.
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The Pathfinder
How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success
Nicholas Lore
The book provides a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to find or transition to a career that aligns with their passions, talents, and values. It offers practical tools and exercises to help readers understand themselves better and navigate the complex process of choosing a fulfilling career path.
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Working Identity
Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career
Herminia Ibarra
The book explores the process of career transformation through real-life examples and research, emphasizing the importance of experimentation and networking over introspection. It provides practical advice on how to navigate the uncertain path of changing careers by trying out new professional roles and building a supportive community.
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