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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- PublisherEMRE Fiction
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1943457247
- ISBN 13 9781943457243
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages44