'A Foreign Nurse's Guide To America' Helps Nurses To Relocate
By: Christina Mancuso May. 15, 2013
Author Shirley Lorraine Franks helps nurses everywhere decide whether or not to relocate as she recalls how she left the Virgin Islands to become a nurse in America in her debut nonfiction "A Foreign Nurse's Guide to America" (published by iUniverse).
A unique combination of autobiography and guidebook, "A Foreign Nurse's Guide to America" recounts Franks' upbringing in the Virgin Islands, her education and work as a nurse there and her decision to relocate to the United States.
As she recalls the challenges she overcame to accomplish her goals, Franks shares a wealth of tips and information with readers. "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," she writes.
"A Foreign Nurse's Guide to America" helps readers to:
- Decide whether or not to move.
- Avoid distractions and procrastination.
- Navigate licensure requirements.
- Get the best training available.
- Find employment in another country.
Franks discusses how to be a successful nurse in any setting. This helpful guide addresses the many misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding a potential relocation and arms readers with the necessary tools for making a smooth transition.
"A Foreign Nurse's Guide to America"
By Shirley Lorraine Franks
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 80 pages | ISBN 9781469738192
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 80 pages | ISBN 9781469738178
E-Book | 80 pages | ISBN 9781469738185
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
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 Texas. This is her first published book.
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