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By Allen Teal on July 24th, 2009
Five Ways for Nurses to Keep Up-to-Date with Their Education
The various options available to nurses for continuing their education to keep it up to date.
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By Shergill on July 11th, 2009
National Health Service for the US. What’s in It for Nurses?
Nurses are in a unique profession. They care for the patient and act as his advocate yet they are seldom employed directly by the patient. A national health service will be good for nurses because they will be able to continue in this unique role. They will be able to serve for betterment of society. In the US, in the present system nurses are mainly employed to look after the insured thereby shoring up the profit margins of insurance companies and pharmaceutical firms. The author of has worked in Canada, Australia, UK and the US and offers his insights into probable changes which may come with the creation of a National Health Service.
By Shergill on July 11th, 2009
Nurses Order: A National Health Service for the United States
A National Health Care System for the United States will be cheaper and superior to the current model. It will provide health care for all residents of the United states. Yes, I mean all residents of the United States. It will improve life expectancy, infant mortality, work performance and the qulaity of life index. So go for it America. The pharmaceutical industry, Doctors and the Insurance Companies are looking after their interests and they want to continue with the status quo.
By LaurenRN on February 12th, 2009
Caring for Your Elderly Parent
As a Registered Nurse, as well as a daughter, I see many people now deciding to keep their parents at home when they need more care. I am very glad to see this trend, and am assisting families who are interested in doing the same. 41% of baby boomers with a living parent are caring for them.
By Gia Gee on January 8th, 2009
More Than One Million Nurses Needed Between 2006-2016
Between 2006 and 2016, more than 500,000 new job openings will be created for registered nurses. That number increases to more than one million nurses when considering the replacement of nurses retiring during the next ten years. Registered nursing programs include a four year BSN degree program from a four year university, an ADN degree from a community college or junior college and a diploma earned from a hospital diploma nursing program.
By Tel Asiado on January 4th, 2009
Part-Time Medical Careers to Consider
Here are part time medical-related careers that are worth considering. They can be found in the career sections of newspapers. They can also be researched online. Description, required skills or personal attributes, and education or training are briefly provided. It is important to note that some careers may have different responsibilities depending in factors such as the type of employment and the size of the hospital or medical organization.
By Maggie Goins on June 19th, 2008
Welcome to the NICU: Your Baby’s Unexpected First Home
The admission of a new premature baby to the NICU and what parents can expect.
By Shergill on April 21st, 2008
Depression: How to Recognize It
Depression is one of the most common causes of under performance and it remains mainly untreated because society has associated it with doom and gloom.
By Shergill on April 10th, 2008
Cancer Pain Management: 10 Essential Interventions
Modern Technology has allowed us to put man on the moon. However we have not been able to reduce the pain and suffering cancer patients live with on a daily basis. Here is a look at the many methods of pain relief which are available to a cancer patient.
By Shergill on October 10th, 2007
Nursing School – How to Succeed
This guide is written by a University Lecturer in Health Sciences who lectures to nurses in a Major University. These simple and yet precise tips are based on years of experience coaching and observing students. Nursing is more marketable than ever before because many employers are willing to hire registered nurses to fill many different jobs which do not require any nursing skills.
