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Named a 2013 PROSE Award Honorable Mention in Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Winner of the Dr. Gene Tranbarger Writing Award from the American Assembly for Men in Nursing
"Though O'Lynn emphasizes a male perspective on becoming a nurse, this book should be required reading for anyone thinking about entering the nursing profession....The section on nursing education from the perspective of both students and instructors is worth the price of the book....Highly recommended."--Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries
"I love this book. It has inspired and motivated me to continue to do something for men in nursing at the college where I teach as well as for men in our delivery rooms and postpartum units. We need to move beyond women and children and include men as fathers to truly promote wellness for families."
--Janet Ierardi, MSN, RNC, CNE
Assistant Professor
Family Focused Nursing
Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Nursing Program
This is a nuts and bolts guide to a career in nursing--from the earliest consideration of a nursing career through education and clinical practice--designed specifically for men. Written by the author ofMen in Nursing: History, Challenges and Opportunities, it was created at the request of numerous colleagues for a book that addressed the practical needs and concerns of men throughout their nursing career journey.
The text presents the numerous career paths available in nursing along with a consideration of their financial benefits, job security, personal fulfillment, and the need for nurses who are adept at information management and high tech-skills. The history of nursing is discussed through biographies of nine remarkable male nurses, offering much needed historical role models. The guide discusses strategies for dealing with a rigorous nursing curriculum compounded by the challenges of anti-male sentiment that is sometimes present. It takes the reader from day one of nursing school through the licensing exam and also addresses the specific needs of second-degree and accelerated program students. The book discusses the obstacles that may result from cross-gender nursing communication and relationships with a focus on teamwork. Also covered are professional development and leadership concerns in light of criticism from some women that men advance for self-serving reasons or "on the backs" of women colleagues.
Key Features:- Discusses how to navigate the rigors of nursing school along with strategies for success
- Explains how cope with anti-male sentiment
- Describes how to create an application that stands out from the pack
- Helps male students to boost caring skills and touch patients in ways that reflect professionalism, empathy, and skill
- Includes helpful advice for landing a first job
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About the Author:
Chad E. O'Lynn, PhD, RN, RA (Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, 2006) is an assistant professor of nursing at University of Portland. He has been both a clinical nurse specialist and adult nurse practitioner, serving neuroscience and geriatric populations. He has been a full-time educator and consultant since 2002. Dr. O'Lynn's research has examined rural health, men's health, and the dedicated education unit model for clinical education. However, he is most known for his research on men in nursing, particularly male nursing students. He was the lead editor for "Men in Nursing: History, Challenges, and Opportunities "(2007, Springer), the first academic book devoted solely to men in nursing. He is a national speaker on men in nursing and has held leadership positions in the American Assembly for Men in Nursing. He is also a registered aromatherapist.
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- PublisherSPRINGER PUBLISHING CO, INC
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0826106862
- ISBN 13 9780826106865
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages233
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