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Nursing

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Web Sites

  • National Council of State Boards of Nursing
    The National Council works on the development of licensing examinations in nursing, specifically the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® examinations.
  • National Institute of Nursing Research
    Part of the National Institutes of Health, NINR supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span.
  • Nursing World
    The website of the American Nurses Association, a full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.6 million Registered Nurses.
  • Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
    This professional association works to advance the profession through education and advocacy.

Pittsburgh Resources

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Subject LC Classification
Nurses
Nursing
Nursing -- Vocational Guidance
RT
Nurses - Exams RT 55
RT 62.G7

Selected Books

Arnoldussen, Barbara
Change Your Career: Nursing as Your New Profession
RT82.A76 2007
A complete guide to getting a career in nursing, Arnoldussen covers everything from choosing the option that is best for you to putting together a resume
Becoming a Nurse
JCEC RT82.B43 2009
Covers educational requirements, ideal personal attributes, and an overview of the wide variety of nursing positions available.
Birger, Micheline D.
Hot Nursing Careers for the 21st Century
JCEC RT82.B725 2008x
111 frequently asked questions about entering nursing : a practical guide for new and seasoned nurses
Evangelist, Thomas A.
McGraw-Hill's Nursing School Entrance Exams
q RT73.E88 2009
This entrance exam study aid explains the verbal skills, reading comprehension, mathematics, and scientific knowledge needed to enter nursing school.
Chandler, Genevieve Elizabeth
The Ultimate Guide to Getting into Nursing School
RT73.C483 2008
How to get into nursing school and do well.
Resumes for Nursing Careers
JCEC q RT86.7.R45 2007
Expert advice on creating a concise, stylish resume that will instantly get you noticed.