Publications
Coaching in Nursing: An Introduction
Published 2009 by ICN/STTI
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) have published this free resource, written by Gail Donner and Mary Wheeler and are making it available to nurses around the world. This tool is a hands-on guide that can be used to teach nurses coaching principles and skills in order to develop individual professional competencies and to improve nurse staffing retention .
"I paged through your online workbook and thought you did an excellent job of concisely and accessibily laying out the coaching path and reasons why it works. In fact I have forwarded the Meg Wheatley quote to one of my clients. Well done."---Ann Cheng, Master Certified Coach, Seattle Washington
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Taking Control of Your Career - A Handbook for Health Professionals
Published 2009 by Elsevier
The constantly changing health care environment means that health professionals need to be sure that their career plans are up to date and relevant. This is a guide to gaining control of your career and finding and maintaining career satisfaction. It is sure to become one of your most-used professional references.
Building Your Health Care Career - A Guide for Students
Published 2009 by Elsevier
The only career planning book available in Canada developed specifically for students interested in a career in health care! This specialized workbook has been written as a tool to assist students in the process of planning their future careers, both academically and professionally. Following the Donner-Wheeler 'Career Planning and Development Model', the book aims to provide students with practical advice on how to get the most from their education, and subsequently their careers. Building Your Health Care Career will serve as a valuable aid to any student interested in a career in health care, no matter if they are just entering school or are close to graduating.
"This inexpensive text is used from year one to fourth year. We use it as a model for writing a cover letter and resume. The self-assessment and reality check are great for preparing the students and compiling the work they've done in the program. When students interview, the instructor is getting calls and rave reviews on the students because they are interviewing so well. Students are being offered jobs six weeks into senior practicum! Students have said this book is the most valuable book to have! "
--Dr. Kathryn Hyndman, Brandon University
Building Your Nursing Career: A Guide For Students
Published 2008 by Elsevier
The third edition of this popular career planning and development guide for students has just been released.
The Canadian Nursing Students' Association endorses this publication.
A Guide to Coaching and Mentoring in Nursing
Published 2007
A monograph to help the reader understand how coaching and mentoring supports nursing and nursing practice, on behalf of the International Council of Nurses.