Mosby's Tour Guide to Nursing School - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 6th Edition

• Endorsed by the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA).
• Written by a nationally known motivational speaker and nurse, the book’s down-to-earth approach uses humor and clever analogies to clearly teach the information you need to know.
• Uses the analogy of a cross-country road trip to help you see the relationships between different aspects of nursing school, as well as give you a finite view of its duration and end result.
• Inspirational quotes throughout offer wisdom and encouragement from fellow nursing students and graduates.
• The appendix lists numerous diverse resources you’ll find useful before, during, and after nursing school.

• Electronic Age Information covers distance learning, online courses, and podcasts, facilitating your success both in today’s electronic classroom and with the advancing technology in nursing.
• A special NCLEX® chapter (Chapter 29: Are We There Yet? Almost.) provides you with the tools you need to prepare for and pass the NCLEX®.
• Updated statistics and information on the emerging trends of the workforce keep you current with what’s happening in the world outside nursing and help you make educated choices during nursing school.
• Three chapters are devoted to diversity in today’s workforce and the non-traditional student.
• Thorough coverage of ADN, BSN, and RN-BSN programs (program prerequisites, differences, and more) helps you make informed decisions about your choice of nursing programs.
• An appendix of Online Resources provides quick and easy access to web sites that will assist both students and graduates with continued study and real-world advice.

1. Ticket to Ride

2. The Staring Line Up

3. Is this Trip Really Necessary?

4. Destination: Registered Nurse

5. How Long Will This Trip Take?

6. How Much Will This Trip Cost?

7. Rules of the Road

8. Slower Traffic Keep Right

9. Driving Instructors

10. More Miles Per Gallon

11. Detours

12. You Can’t Get There From Here

13. Drive-Up Teller

14. Tollbooth

15. Totaled

16. How to Jump Start Your Battery

17. 10-4 Good Buddy

18. Preventive Maintenance

19. Scenic Routes

20. Bridges

21. Business Routes

22. Hot-Wired

23. In the Driver’s Seat

24. Shifting Gears

25. Moving Violations

26. Defensive Driving

27. Street Smart

28. Life in the Fast Lane

29. Are We There Yet? Almost. NEW!

30. Kick the Tires & Light the Fires