Jennifer M. Manning - The Path to Building a Successful Nursing Career

Your future wont come to you, and you must go out and get it.

So why write this book? I worked as a director of an RN-BSN program for several years and in that time found myself meeting with RNs who achieved an associates degree or diploma and wanted more. I felt like a broken record when I talked about the path to building a successful nursing career. I looked for books that they could use to help guide the path and did not find one that met this specific need. I then decided I would have to write one myself. So. to all of you out there trying to build a successful nursing career, this book is for you.

This book would not be possible without all of those who have supported me in my personal and professional life. My mother and father showed me that hard work was an essential part of success. While I lost my mom far too soon in life, my dad has remained a sounding board for me and always gives me his honest opinion and encourages me to do my best in everything. My husband supported me in my career. He has been a partner in life and supported me in good times and in bad. My mentors have been invaluable to me throughout my career. Mentors led me to nursing, and mentors have led me through my many nursing roles and positions. Through their time and words of encouragement, they have shown me that success is something you can achieve and to believe in yourself.

My book is unique in that it will address career building through the lens of the nursing profession. It is structured to begin with plotting the nursing career path. Chapters addresses specific professionalism topics such as professional behavior, ethics, social media, and executive presence. This book will fill a gap by serving as a reference and guide for nurses interested in advancing their careers. No book gathers this information in one place specifically for the professional nurse. The work will benefit anyone interested in learning how to advance their career in nursing at any career level. The chapter topics are relevant to todays professional nurse.