Author Shirley Lorraine Franks grew up on a beautiful chain of islands, but she decided that she wanted to be a nurse in the United States.

In this memoir and guidebook, she recalls the challenges she overcame to accomplish her goals, sharing what it really means to be a "foreign" nurse. 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.

Franks shares tips and strategies that help you Decide whether or not to move;
Set goals and purse them;
Avoid distractions and procrastination;
Navigate licensure requirements;
Get the best training available;
Find employment in another country.

Join Franks as she examines how to succeed as a nurse no matter where you live. Break through cultural misunderstandings and misconceptions, and decide whether you should stay put or pursue your career elsewhere in "A Foreign Nurse's Guide to America." "