Growing Libri GmbH The Nursing Journey- Growing Into the Nurse I Wanted to Be

Growing Into the Nurse I Wanted to Be
LPN to RNWhat happens after nursing school?Many nurses discover that earning a license is only the beginning.In Growing Into the Nurse I Wanted to Be, Christine N. Malone shares her personal journey through the first two years of nursing, a season filled with fear, uncertainty, mistakes, responsibility, growth, and transformation. As a new Licensed Practical Nurse, she quickly realized that while nursing school taught her how to pass exams, real-life experience would teach her how to become a confident and competent nurse.Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons, Christine candidly shares the challenges of caring for patients while battling self-doubt, learning to trust her judgment, managing responsibility, and developing professional confidence one shift at a time.But this story goes beyond the first two years.After spending twelve years as an LPN while navigating divorce, single motherhood, financial responsibilities, and life's unexpected detours, Christine returned to school to pursue her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. Her journey ultimately led to leadership roles, nursing education, mentorship, and earning a Master of Science in Nursing.This book is for: - Nursing Students- New Graduate Nurses- Licensed Practical Nurses- Registered Nurses- Healthcare Professionals- Anyone pursuing a dream that has been delayed but never abandonedIf you have ever questioned your abilities, felt overwhelmed by responsibility, or wondered whether you are capable of becoming the nurse you aspire to be, this book will remind you that growth does not happen overnight.Confidence is not received with a diploma.Competence is not granted with a license.Both are earned one patient, one shift, one challenge, and one lesson at a time.The nurse you hope to become is already being shaped by the experiences you face today.