The Internship Handbook: A Guide for Students in the Health Professions - Couverture souple

McVicar, Kimberly L.; Ward, Julie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 179352453X ISBN 13 : 9781793524539

Editeur : Cognella, Inc, 2021

Synopsis

The Internship Handbook: A Guide for Students in the Health Professions provides readers with the knowledge and insight they need to effectively transition from academic coursework to workplace life. The textbook offers students a collection of best practices and resources surrounding internships, field placements, and clinical experiences.

The opening chapter addresses the basics of getting started, beginning with selecting an internship site. Additional chapters review legal and ethical issues, offer practical tips on preparing an effective resume and acing interviews, and present professionalism basics such as social media presence, time management, and soft skills. The text reinforces the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and reveals tips and resources to facilitate successful transition from the internship to the workplace. The closing chapter features real-world stories of six interns to help students connect the material in the textbook with practical, lived experiences. Throughout, readers are provided with journal prompts that are designed to help them organize their thoughts, expand their thinking and creativity, and provide them with opportunities for reflection.

The Internship Handbook is an exemplary resource for students in the health professions who are pursuing, preparing for, or currently placed in internship experiences.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Kimberly L. McVicar earned her Doctor of Health Administration degree from Central Michigan University. She is an associate professor in the Health Administration programs and the clinical coordinator for the undergraduate Health Care Systems Administration program at Ferris State University.

Julie Ward has many years of experience as a practicing health care executive. She currently holds the role of system vice president of human resources for a major health care system. As part of her role, she has responsibility for intern placement throughout the organization.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cognella, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 179352453X
• ISBN 13: 9781793524539
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible