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"Want To Be A Nurse?                                                                                 "
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"Joseph                                                                                              "
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"When you think of the nursing field you may think that the nurse is going to be a woman. That is not true in the world now days. There are more and more men becoming nurses in the world today and it is very common to see them in your nearest hospital.<br><br>There is another thing that you may think of when it comes to a nurse. That could be the doctor’s office and the hospital. That may be where you see most of the nurses but you cannot forget about the nurses that are in the elderly homes and even the nurses that do go to the house to help you with any new things that need to be done for your health. Some of the things they may show you are how you are to take insulin shots if you are diabetic and never took them before. <br><br>That is one good thing about the nurses that are willing to come to the house to show you something new that needs to be done for your health. There are even the nurses that come to the house when you have a new baby. They will be able to help show you the proper way for you to care for the newborn.<br><br>If you were to sit down and think about it there are many different kinds of nurses out there in the nursing field that is there to help you out in anything that you are in need of. There is only one big problem in the nursing field^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ which is that there are not enough nurses to adequately cover all the needs in the world. There are some that say there is going to be almost a million nurses’ shortage by the year of 2020. <br><br>If you were to think about it there are going to be a lot of people hurting in the long run if the shortage continues to grow each year. You may end up seeing more doctors combining their practices together because they do not have the nursing staff that is needed to run their own practice. Then you could even notice that you may not receive the adequate care for a problem that you may be having.<br><br>What’s stopping you to become a nurse? It’s a job that will fulfill your calling and it’s a job that you can show your care and concern for people.  <br><p align=left>Article Source: <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.article-outlet.com/!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>http://www.article-outlet.com/</a></p> </div>   </td>   "
"Baby Boomers - A Healthcare Crisis Nears                                                            "
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"Heath Atchison                                                                                      "
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"Baby boomers are quickly approaching retirement age^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and as they do^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there are a number of concerns that need to be addressed^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ particularly in the area of healthcare. Unfortunately^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there appears to be no easy answers to the healthcare problems that baby boomers^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and the population in general^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ will face in the very near future.<br><br>Baby Boomers are people who were born between 1946 and 1964. During this period of time the United States of America saw an explosion in birthrates that had never been seen before and nothing like it has been seen since. Today^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ baby boomers make up approximately 28% of the total United States of America population.<br><br>With this group of people occupying such a large segment of the population^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ it is predicted that there will be a major financial strain on the healthcare industry as a whole^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ as baby boomers reach retirement age. There are many reasons why the healthcare industry will face problems as baby boomers begin to retire and begin to need long-term care services.<br><br><B>Baby Boomers Are The Nurses</B><br><br>Go to any healthcare facility today and look around at the nurses who are working there. One thing will become abundantly clear to you; the vast majority of nurses working in healthcare are in fact baby boomers themselves. We have heard for the past few years about nursing shortages and predictions that these nursing shortages will only get worse.<br><br>There are many reasons why the United States of America currently faces nursing shortages. Traditionally^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nursing has been a career dominated by women. Women have made great strides in efforts to gain equality over the past few decades; much of this progress is attributed to women who are from the baby boomer generation. With these strides in equality^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ women have realized that they have many more career choices other than being a nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ a schoolteacher^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or a homemaker. Today women are running the largest corporations in America^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ making great salaries^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and receiving high levels of prestige.<br><br><B>A Two-Fold Problem</B><br><br>As baby boomers retire a two-fold problem is created. First^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there will be even fewer nurses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ because baby boomers make up such a large part of the current nursing workforce. The second part of the problem is that as baby boomers^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ 28% of our population^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ retire they will require more healthcare as a part of the aging process.<br><br>As you can see^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there are some serious healthcare problems that need to be addressed. Leaders in the healthcare industry have been working extremely hard in trying to find a solution. Sadly their efforts are only making minimal impacts in increasing the nursing workforce.<br><br>Healthcare companies have tried everything from raising salaries to offering outrageous sign on bonuses. Money does not seem to be the key to get people interested in nursing. Survey a group of nurses and most will not complain about their salary. What they will complain about is the day-to-day workloads that they face. Nurses are overworked and carry larger and larger patient loads as a result of shortages.<br><br>Combine this with the fact that nurses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ who typically get into healthcare to provide direct patient care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ are being forced to do more administrative type tasks. Some of these tasks include excessive charting to meet requirements set forth by Medicare and insurance companies^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and trying to get patients care certified^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or paid for^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ by insurance companies. Most nurses did not become nurses to sit behind a computer and to talk on the phone for hours.<br><br><B>How This Will Affect Baby Boomers?</B><br><br>Advancements in medical technology and science means that people are living longer. This does not always mean that there is a high quality of life for those that are living longer though. Many of these people who would have died from a medical condition two decades ago can now live for a long time to come. These people often require a great deal of long-term care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ whether it is at home or in a long-term care facility.<br><br>Those receiving long-term care at home require nurses to help them with their day-to-day tasks. The following is a quote taken directly from the Medicare website (<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Home.asp!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>http://www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Home.asp</a>)<br><br>!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGGenerally^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Medicare doesn't pay for long-term care. Medicare pays only for medically necessary skilled nursing facility or home health care. However^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you must meet certain conditions for Medicare to pay for these types of care. Most long-term care is to assist people with support services such as activities of daily living like dressing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ bathing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and using the bathroom. Medicare doesn't pay for this type of care called !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcustodial care!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG. Custodial care (non-skilled care) is care that helps you with activities of daily living. It may also include care that most people do for themselves^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ for example^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ diabetes monitoring.!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG<br><br>There is also a great deal of talk about whether or not Medicare will even be around in the coming decades. Consider the fact that 28% of the population will no longer be contributing to Medicare via taxes^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ while at the same time that 28% will be using more of the resources.<br><br><B>Is It All Really That Bleak?</B><br><br>Yes and no. It is true that there are no easy solutions in the foreseeable future to help deal with the nursing shortage^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ while the need for nurses will increase dramatically. It is also true that the economics of supply and demand will create a situation where healthcare will become even more expensive^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ while healthcare providers continue to raise salaries in hopes of attracting nurses.<br><br>So where is the good news you ask? The good news is that nurse recruitments are showing !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsome!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG success. Young people are showing a renewed interest in nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ due in large part to huge marketing campaigns put out by nursing schools and healthcare organizations. The flip side of this is that these young people are going for the high level nursing degrees such as Registered Nurse (R.N.) and Nurse Practitioners (N.P.)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but the lower level (lower paying) jobs such as Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.'s) and Certified Medical Assistants (C.M.A.'s) remain understaffed. These are the ones usually providing direct care while the RN's and Licensed Practical Nurses (L.P.N.'s) are meeting accreditation requirements by doing all of the charting and talking to insurance companies.<br><br>The other good news is that insurance companies are planning ahead and offering long-term care insurance plans that will allow you or your loved ones the ability to be able to pay nurses for long-term care services. Many baby boomers are taking their future into their own hands by taking out these long-term care insurance policies.<br><br>Finally^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ leaders in government and the healthcare industry are working diligently to address what is a predictable issue. Since these are predictable events^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ they can be planned for as much as possible.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Heath Atchison writes on long term care. He holds a Masters in Health Services Administration and has worked for 10+ years in healthcare. See more of his articles at his <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://long-term-care-insurance-info.blogspot.com/!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Long Term Care Blog</a>. Read more about issues impacting <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://long-term-care-insurance-info.blogspot.com/2006/07/statistics-on-long-term-care.html!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>long term care insurance</a> at <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://long-term-care-insurance-info.blogspot.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>long-term-care-insurance-info.blogspot.com</a></p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBaby Boomers - A Healthcare Crisis Nears!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark Baby Boomers - A Healthcare Crisis Nears at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
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"Vickie Milazzo                                                                                      "
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"<b>What Is a Legal Nurse Consultant?</b><br>A legal nurse consultant is a registered nurse who uses existing expertise as a healthcare professional plus specialized training to consult on medical-related cases at fees of $100-$150 per hour. Few attorneys know how to read medical records or understand the terminology and subtleties of healthcare issues to achieve the best results for their clients. A legal nurse consultant bridges that gap in the attorney's knowledge. While the attorney is the expert on legal issues^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the legal nurse consultant is the expert on nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the healthcare system and its inner workings.<br>Wherever there are attorneys^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the services of legal nurse consultants are needed. According to the Houston Chronicle^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGOf the approximately 900^UFGJNGFHSD%$^000* attorneys in practice today^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ 25 percent deal with medical malpractice and personal injury cases.!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG These attorneys rely on specially trained Certified Legal Nurse Consultants to help them win their cases.<br>* According to the American Bar Association Market Research Department^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ in 2006 there are 1^UFGJNGFHSD%$^116^UFGJNGFHSD%$^967 attorneys in the U.S.<br><b>Who Are Legal Nurse Consultants?</b><br>Legal nurse consultants of all ages live all over the U.S.^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ rural or urban. Legal nurse consultants have consulted on cases as simple as a neck injury caused by an auto accident^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ as high-profile as the Rodney King case and as groundbreaking as Fen-Phen^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Vioxx^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ silicone implants and toxic mold litigation.<br>Additionally^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ legal nurse consultants provide healthcare expertise for insurance companies^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ utilization review firms^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ government agencies^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ private corporations and hospitals^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ both as staff members and consultants. The legal nurse consulting profession allows nurses many options for establishing a satisfying and profitable part-time or full-time consulting career.<br><b>What Services Do Legal Nurse Consultants Provide?</b><br>The legal nurse consultant services include assisting with discovery; conducting research; reviewing medical records; identifying standards of care; preparing reports and summaries on the extent of injury or illness; and locating expert witnesses. Although most legal nurse consultants work behind the scenes^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ they may also serve as expert witnesses. The legal nurse consultant acts as a specialized member of the litigation team whose professional contributions are often critical to achieving a fair and just outcome for all parties.<br><b>Types of Clients Who Need Legal Nurse Consultants </b> <br>1. Attorneys (plaintiff and defense)<br>2. Insurance companies<br>3. Healthcare facilities<br>4. Other legal nurse consultants and medical-legal consultants (plaintiff and defense)<br>5. Government agencies<br>6. Private corporations (e.g.^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ for developing corporate strategies for quality assurance^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ risk identification and management^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ evaluation and control of loss exposure)<br><b>How Can You Become a Legal Nurse Consultant?</b><br>RNs wishing to enter the specialty practice of legal nurse consulting undergo specialized training and certification. Legal nurse consultant training is offered by several organizations that provide both online^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ seminar and home study options^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ including the nation’s first^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Vickie Milazzo Institute.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Inc. Top 10 Entrepreneur Vickie L. Milazzo^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ RN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ MSN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ JD is the founder and president of Vickie Milazzo Institute^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the oldest and largest <a target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.legalnurse.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>legal nurse consultant certification company</a>. Pioneered the <a target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.LNCEzine.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>legal nurse consulting</a> profession in 1982. She is the author of the <a target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.InsideEveryWoman.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>self help book for women</a>^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ <i>Inside Every Woman</i>.</p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGLegal Nurse Consulting Provides a New Career Opportunity for RNs!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark Legal Nurse Consulting Provides a New Career Opportunity for RNs at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
"Training For Careers In Nursing                                                                     "
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"Angela Oliver                                                                                       "
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"Here is a look at some of the available careers in the field of nursing and the training and examination requirements for different positions. Nurses enjoy many different types of job opportunities in different areas of medicine.<br><br><b>Available Careers. </b>For those who have an interest in the medical field^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nursing is a great career option. There are many careers available in nursing at all levels of skill and education. Entry level or diploma positions include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ in some cases Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Degree programs including the Associate Science of Nursing (ASN) and the Bachelor's Science of Nursing (BSN) prepare nurses for a career as an LPN or Registered Nurse (RN). Doctoral or Master’s programs are designed for advance careers as a Nurse Practitioner(NP) or Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Degree programs prepare nursing student for examination that is needed for certification. <br><br><b>Examination. </b>The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-LPN are national examinations given to nursing students for licensure and registration. Nurses must pass these exams in order to practice^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ therefore it is important to prepare properly by taking appropriate courses at an accredited nursing school. Licensure and registration also requires many hours of on-site^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ clinical training. NP's and CRNA's must first attain RN status before beginning a Master's of Science of Nursing (MSN) program to further specialize. NP's and CRNA's are also subject to further board examination and certification. <br><br><b>Specialization. </b>Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ namely RN’s and NP’s may choose to further train in a sub-specialty of nursing including geriatrics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ pediatrics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ psychiatrics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or adult nursing. Nurses may specialize in many different branches of medicine depending of personal interest and preference. By choosing to sub-specialize^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses are able to further their career and receive higher compensation. Specialization also allows nurses to work in a field they enjoy with a patient group they like. <br><br>Nursing currently has more employment opportunities than any other position. By starting training now^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you can be working the field in as little as one year. There are many rewarding career opportunities in the field of nursing. A nursing shortage has created a vast number of jobs^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ with employment opportunities expected to be very abundance from now until at least 2014.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>This article was written by Angela Oliver for HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com. For more information about <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.healthcare-trainingcenter.com/programs-nursing-programs.asp!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>nursing careers</a>^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ training programs^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and continuing education^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ please visit HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com. Find <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.healthcare-trainingcenter.com/FindJobs.asp!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>jobs</a> and available training programs in your area that can help you begin a career as an RN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ CNA^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ LPN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or Nurse Practicioner.</p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGTraining for Careers in Nursing!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark Training for Careers in Nursing at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
"Advanced Nursing Degrees                                                                            "
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"Linda Raye                                                                                          "
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"Copyright 2006 Linda Raye<br><br>There is a general feeling that nursing as a profession needs more of hands-on experience than pure academic knowledge. There is a reason or two there. We are known to laud the role of nurses who have excellent practical abilities and management supervision skills.<br><br>But apart from the too-obvious hospital care jobs^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses have definitive roles to play in many other healthcare functions^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and even in stellar roles in healthcare industry. It needs no telling that higher education in nursing is imperative for nurses to work in senior positions^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ many of which are suitable for none else than nurses themselves.<br><br>In practice however^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there is lukewarm response among nursing students to pursue higher degrees^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ perhaps for reasons of convenience and cost. For example^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ though numbers of nurses having a BSN degree has increased during the last four decades^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ yet only about 44% of 2.7 million nurses currently hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.<br><br>Given the advent of advanced medical treatment and progressively longer lifespan of people^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there is no denying that the nursing practice is set to undergo many changes in sync with technology and need. Keeping this in perspective^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ in October 2004^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) agreed in a resolution to support the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) as a terminal practice degree. The DNP will be different from the PhD in that while the PhD has wider acceptance as being research-focused to supplant the master’s degree^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the DNP is proposed to be for those nurses who want an advanced practice role^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ such as nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist. However^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ perhaps very few schools like University of Kentucky have embarked on this new educational path to offer the DNP degree.<br><br>A brief round-up of various advanced nursing degrees is provided below:<br><br>1. RN to BSN If you commenced your career in nursing with an associate degree or a diploma^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you may consider attaining your bachelor’s degree. Many advanced nursing positions today are increasingly looking for a minimum of bachelor’s degree. The good news is that a number of distance learning courses has made this a viable option for quite a few of you who are working professionals. Besides^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there are flexible programs in addition to distance learning that can be suitably timed around your work schedule. In some cases^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ universities are known to consider your work experience toward academic credit^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ which means your cost and time to complete your degree reduce substantially.<br><br>2. RN to MSN and beyond Positions in higher management^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ clinical positions and educational institutes require a master’s degree. When you pursue a master’s degree^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you typically learn to focus on management and / or clinical specialties and if you so choose^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you may prepare to teach nursing courses upon completion. Nursing educators are much sought-after in US^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ so teaching can very well enhance your career to help shape the future of nursing.<br><br>3. Nurses as “doctors” As discussed above^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the top echelon in advanced nursing degrees belongs to PhD and now the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). In recent years^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ more nurses are proceeding to go for a doctorate degree in nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and accordingly^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ many institutions too are expanding their basket of course offerings to appeal to more students and also to meet this growing demand. In fact^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ about a dozen institutes have added a DNP program in their curriculum^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and more plan to start in near future. A doctorate degree in nursing is helpful to teach at university level^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ conduct research^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and even work in clinical settings or hospital management.<br><br>4. Other options Among other careers pursuable for advanced nursing degree holders while remaining in a nursing discipline^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurse practitioner and nurse anesthetist must come first. In case of nurse practitioner^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ it is usually an offering of master’s degree^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ whereupon you will qualify to take the national nurse practitioner certification exam. A qualified nurse practitioner is able to diagnose and treat many common illnesses as well as to prescribe medications.<br><br>On the other hand^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ after attaining a master’s degree^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ if you are interested in becoming a nurse anesthetist^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you need to pass a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) certification program. A qualified CRNA can be expected to work independently or in association with other anesthesiologists to provide anesthesia services in case of both surgical and obstetrical patients. A CRNA’s work may be patient-intensive during preoperative^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ intra-operative and postoperative periods.<br><br>As can be seen from above discussions^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there is no dearth of career opportunities for advanced nursing degree holders. In fact^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ as experts opine^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the advancement of medical technology will continue to enrich and enhance the requirement of nursing personnel who are equipped with one or more advanced nursing degrees.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Linda Raye is an accomplished writer and editor of <A href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://nursingchoice.com/!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>NursingChoice.com</A> website. Her main interest lies in the healthcare field with one of her passions being nursing. 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"The Nursing Career                                                                                  "
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"Josh Stone                                                                                          "
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"Nursing is a profession focused on assisting individuals^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ families and communities in attaining^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ re-attaining and maintaining optimal health and functioning. Modern definitions of nursing define it as a science and an art that focuses on promoting quality of life as defined by persons and families^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ throughout their life experiences from birth to care at the end of life.<br><br>In pre-modern times^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nuns and the military often provided nursing services. The religious and military roots of modern nursing remain in evidence today. For example^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ in Britain^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ senior female nurses are known as !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGSisters!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG. In recent times in the US and Canada many nurses are flowing back into working in a !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGreligious!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG field through !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGParish Nursing!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG. These nurses work within a church community to perform health education^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ counseling^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ provide referrals to community support agencies^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and connect volunteers from the church community with those in need of assistance.<br><br>Nurses acknowledge that the nursing profession is an essential part of the society from which it has grown. The authority for the practice of nursing is based upon a social contract that delineates professional rights and responsibilities as well as mechanisms for public accountability. The practice of nursing involves altruistic behavior^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ is guided by nursing research and is governed by a code of ethics.<br><br>Nursing continues to develop a wide body of knowledge and associated skills. There are a number of educational paths to becoming a professional nurse but all involve extensive study of nursing theory and practice and training in clinical skills.<br><br>In almost all countries^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nursing practice is defined and governed by law and entrance to the profession is regulated by national^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ state^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or territorial boards of nursing.<br><br>The American Nurses' Association (1980) has defined nursing as !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGthe diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems.!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG Just as medical diagnoses help in the planning^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ implementing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and evaluation of medical care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Nursing diagnoses help in the planning^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ implementing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and evaluation of nursing care.<br><br>Like other maturing disciplines^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nursing has developed different theories that are aligned with diverging philosophical beliefs and paradigms or worldviews. Nursing theories help nurses to direct their activities in order to accomplish specific goals with people. Nursing is a knowledge based discipline committed to the betterment of humankind. Nursing has not only developed into a profession^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but an art as well.<br><br>Nursing is the most diverse of all healthcare professions. It is a universal role appearing in some form in every culture.<br><br>Nursing may be divided into different specialties or classifications. In the U.S.^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there are a large number of specialties within nursing. Professional organizations or certifying boards issue voluntary certification in many of these areas.<br><br>These specialties encompass care throughout the human lifespan based upon patient needs. Many nurses who choose a specialty become certified in that area^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ signifying that they possess expert knowledge of the specialty. There are over 200 nursing specialties and sub-specialties. Certified nurses often earn a salary differential over their non-certified colleagues^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and studies from the Institute of Medicine have demonstrated that specialty certified nurses have higher rates of patient satisfaction^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ as well as lower rates of work-related errors in patient care.<br><br>Nurses practice in a wide range of settings from hospitals to visiting people in their homes and caring for them in schools to research in pharmaceutical companies. Nurses work in occupational health settings (also called industrial health settings)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ free-standing clinics and physician offices^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurse-run clinics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ long-term care facilities^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and camps. Nurses work on cruise ships and in military service. They act as advisors and consultants to the healthcare and insurance industries. Some nurses are attorneys and others work with attorneys as legal nurse consultants^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ reviewing patient records to assure that adequate care was provided and testifying in court. In many cities^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses can even enter their names in a !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGregistry!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG and work a wide variety of temporary jobs.<br><br>In the modern world^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there are a large number of specialities within nursing:<br>Ambulatory care nursing <br>Advanced practice nursing <br>Behavioral health nursing <br>Camp nursing <br>Cardiac nursing <br>Cardiac catheter laboratory nursing <br>Case management <br>Clinical nurse specialist <br>Clinical research nurse <br>Community health nursing <br>Correctional nursing <br>Critical care nursing <br>Developmental disabilities nursing <br>District nursing <br>Emergency nursing <br>Environmental Health nursing <br>Flight nursing <br>Forensic nursing <br>Gastroenterology nursing <br>Genetics nursing <br>Geriatric nursing <br>Health visiting <br>Hematology oncology nursing <br>HIV/AIDS nursing <br>Home health nursing <br>Hospice nursing <br>Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Nursing <br>Intavenous therapy nursing <br>Infectious disease nursing <br>Legal nursing <br>Legal Nurse Investigator <br>Maternal-child nursing <br>Medical-surgical nursing <br>Military and uniformed services nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ including Public Health Service <br>Neonatal nursing <br>Neuro-surgical nursing <br>Nurse anesthetist <br>Nurse-midwife <br>Nurse practitioner <br>Nursing educator <br>Nursing informatics <br>Nursing management <br>Obstetrics gynecology nursing <br>Occupational health nursing <br>Oncology nursing <br>Operating room nursing <br>Orthopaedic nursing <br>Ostomy nursing <br>Pain management and palliative care nursing <br>Pediatric nursing <br>Perianesthesia nursing <br>Perioperative nursing <br>Plastic and reconstructive surgical nursing <br>Private duty nursing <br>Psychiatric or mental health nursing <br>Public health <br>Pulmonary nursing <br>Quality improvement <br>Radiology nursing <br>Rehabilitation nursing <br>Renal dialysis nursing <br>Renal nursing <br>Research <br>School nursing <br>Sub-acute nursing <br>Substance abuse nursing <br>Tele-medicine nursing <br>Telemetry nursing <br>Telephone triage nursing <br>Transplantation nursing <br>Travel nursing <br>Urology nursing <br>Utilization management <br>Wound care <br>Professional organizations or certifying boards issue voluntary certification in many of these specialties.<br><br>Nursing assistant skills are the set of learned tasks used in helping residents or patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and providing bedside care--including basic nursing procedures--under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).<br><br>In today's hospitals and extended care facillities a nurse assistant is an important part of a healthcare team that includes many personnel outside of nurses. In the quest to make a profit from providing care many hospitals in the United States have reduced their nurse to patient ratios^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ requiring one nurse to take care of as many as twelve or fourteen patients at a time. In order for good care to be provided to those patients a nurse assistant is needed to provide the routine care so that the nurse can focus on tasks only he/she can do^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ such as care plans^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nursing assessments^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ administering medication^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and assist in surgery room preparation. The nurse assistant must not only be very skilled in the actual procedures being performed but must also be able to make quick observations of a patient's condition and report that information back to the nurse. Since the nurse cannot spend large amounts of time in the room with the patient^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the nurse assistant is known as the nurse's !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGeyes and ears!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG.<br><br>A nurse assistant must also have a strong grasp of emergency procedures and be able to stay calm in stressful situations. They must be able to initiate a Code Blue and be well-drilled in CPR.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Freelance writer for over eleven years.<p><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.bestbuyuniforms.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Nurse Uniforms</a> <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.restaurantuniformsonline.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Chef Uniforms</a> <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.uniformscrubsonline.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Dickies Medical Uniform Scrubs</a></p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGThe Nursing Career!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark The Nursing Career at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
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"Josh Stone                                                                                          "
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"A nurse is a health care professional who is engaged in the practice of nursing. Nurses are men and women who are responsible (along with other health care professionals) for the treatment^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ safety and recovery of acutely or chronically ill or injured people^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ health maintenance of the healthy^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and treatment of life-threatening emergencies in a wide range of health care settings. Nurses may also be involved in medical and nursing research and perform a wide range of non-clinical functions necessary to the delivery of health care.<br><br>Nurses develop a plan of care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ sometimes working collaboratively with physicians^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ therapists^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the patient^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the patient's family and other team members. In the U.S. (and increasingly the United Kingdom)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ advanced practice nurses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ such as clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ diagnose health problems and prescribe medications and other therapies. Nurses may help coordinate the patient care performed by other members of a health care team such as therapists^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ medical practitioners^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ dietitians^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ etc. Nurses provide care both interdependently^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ for example^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ with physicians^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and independently as nursing professionals.<br><br>According to the US Department of Labor's revised Occupational Outlook Handbook (2000)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGRegistered nurses (R.N.s) work to promote health^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ prevent disease^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health educators for patients^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ families^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and communities. When providing direct patient care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ they observe^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ assess^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and record symptoms^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ responses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and progress; assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medications; and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation. R.N.s also develop and manage nursing care plans; instruct patients and their families in proper care; and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG<br><br>The nursing career structure varies considerably throughout the world. Typically there are several distinct levels of nursing practitioner^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ distinguished by increasing education^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ responsibility and skills. The major distinction is between task-based nursing and professional nursing.<br><br>In various parts of the world^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the educational background for nurses varies widely. In some parts of Eastern Europe^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses are high school graduates with twelve to eighteen months of training. In contrast^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Chile requires any Registered Nurse to have at least a bachelor's degree.<br><br>At the top of the educational ladder is the doctoral-prepared nurse. Nurses may gain the PhD or another doctoral degree such as Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ specializing in research^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ clinical nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ etc. These nurses practice nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ teach nursing and carry out nursing research. As the science and art of nursing has advanced^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ so has the demand for doctoral-prepared nurses.<br><br>Registered Nurses generally receive their basic preparation through one of three basic avenues:<br>Graduation from an Associate of Science in Nursing degree-granting nursing program (two to three years of college level study with a strong emphasis on clinical knowledge and skills) earning the degree of ASN/AAS or ADN in Nursing. <br>Graduation with a three-year (Diploma in Nursing) certificate from a hospital-based school of nursing (non-degree). Few of these programs remain in the U.S. and the proportion of nurses practicing with a diploma is rapidly decreasing. <br>Graduation from a university with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (a four - five year program conferring the BSN/BN degree with enhanced emphasis on leadership and research as well as clinically-focused courses). <br><br>There are also special programs for !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGLPN to RN!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ for people who hold undergraduate degrees in other disciplines^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and for paramedics or military medics. Graduates of all programs^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ once licensed^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ are eligible for employment as entry-level staff nurses.<br><br>A typical course of study at any level typically includes such topics as:<br><br>Anatomy and physiology <br>Microbiology <br>Pharmacology and medication administration <br>Psychology <br>Nursing ethics <br>Nursing theory <br>Nursing practice <br>Legal issues in nursing practice <br><br>All pathways into practice require that the candidate undergo clinical training in nursing. Care is delivered by the student nurses under academic supervision in the hospital and in other practice settings. Clinical courses typically include:<br><br>Maternal-child nursing <br>Pediatric nursing <br>Adult medical-surgical nursing <br>Geriatric nursing <br>Psychiatric nursing <br><br>While in clinical training^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ student nurses are identified by a special uniform to distinguish them from licensed professionals.<br><br>In many nursing programs in the United States^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ a computerized exam is given before^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ during and upon completion to evaluate the student and nursing program outcomes. This exam upon completion of the nursing program is done to measure a student’s readiness for the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN state board licensure exam. The exam identifies strengths and weaknesses and provides the need for remediation prior to taking the state board exam. This is not a requirement of all nursing programs in the United States^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but has increased its usage in the past three to four years.<br><br>It is common for RNs to seek additional education to earn a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Science to prepare for leadership or advanced practice roles within nursing. Management and teaching positions increasingly require candidates to hold an advanced degree in nursing. Many hospitals offer tuition reimbursement or assistance to nurses who want to continue their education beyond their basic preparation.<br><br>Many nurses pursue voluntary specialty certification through professional organizations and certifying bodies in order to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in their area of expertise.<br><br>All U.S. states and territories require RNs to graduate from an accredited nursing program which allows the candidate to sit for the NCLEX-RN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ a standardized examination administered through the National Council of State Nursing Boards. Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN is required for state licensure as an RN.<br><br>Nurses from other countries are required to be proficient in English and have their educational credentials evaluated by an association known as the Council of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools prior to being permitted to take the U.S. licensing exam.<br><br>Government regulates the profession of nursing to protect the public. In the U.S.^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the individual states have authority over nursing practice. The scope of practice is defined by legislative and regulatory laws which are administered by State Nursing Boards.<br><br>Many states have adopted the Model Nursing Practice Act and Model Nursing Administrative Rules created by the National Council of State Nursing Boards (NCSNB). In addition^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ many State Nursing Boards model their licensure requirements on the Uniform Core Licensure Requirements which set forth competency development and competency assessment principles.<br><br>Nurses may be licensed in more than one state^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ either by examination or endorsement of a license issued by another state. In addition^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the states which have adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact allow nurses licensed in one of the states to practice in all of them through mutual recognition of licensure.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Freelance writer for over eleven years.<p><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.bestbuyuniforms.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Nurse Uniforms</a> <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.restaurantuniformsonline.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Restaurant Uniforms</a> <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.uniformscrubsonline.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Dickies Medical Uniform Scrubs</a></p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGNurses: An Important Part of the Healthcare Community!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark Nurses: An Important Part of the Healthcare Community at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
"Nursing Career                                                                                      "
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"Josh Stone                                                                                          "
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"The medical field has always offered great career opportunities and provides not only job security but favorable incomes. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Registered Nursing is the number 1 Career in the Top Ten Occupations with the Largest Job Growth.<br><br> Nurses promote health^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ prevent disease^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and help patients cope with illness. They collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to provide the care needed by each patient as an individual. Nurses are hands-on health professionals who provide focused and highly personalized care. The field has a wide range of career opportunities^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ ranging from entry-level practitioner to doctoral-level researcher.<br><br> Nurses also serve as advocates for patients^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ families^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and communities. They develop and manage nursing care plans; instruct patients and their families in proper care; and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health. <br><br> An entry-level nurse can find a job with a two-year RN degree^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there is a growing national movement to require all nurses to hold a BSN. An increasing number of nursing schools are offering accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs. There also are a growing number of RN-to-MSN and MSN-to-Ph.D. programs^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ designed to meet the increasing demand for more highly skilled nurses in the workforce.<br><br> Nursing has also four Advanced Practice clinical professions^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ each of which requires a master's degree and separate certification: Clinical Nurse Specialist^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Anesthetist^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Nurse-Midwife^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Nurse Practitioner.<br><br> All States and the District of Columbia require LPNs to pass a licensing examination after completing a State-approved practical nursing program. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ care for the sick^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ injured^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ convalescent^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. <br><br> Most LPNs provide basic bedside care. They take vital signs such as temperature^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ blood pressure^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ pulse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and respiration. They also treat bedsores^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ prepare and give injections and enemas^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ apply dressings^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ give alcohol rubs and massages^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ apply ice packs and hot water bottles^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and monitor catheters. LPNs observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments. They collect samples for testing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ perform routine laboratory tests^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ feed patients^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and record food and fluid intake and output. They help patients with bathing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ dressing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and personal hygiene^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ keep them comfortable^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and care for their emotional needs. In states where the law allows^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ they may administer prescribed medicines or start intravenous fluids. Some LPNs help deliver^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ care for^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and feed infants. Experienced LPNs may supervise nursing assistants and aides. <br><br> In addition to providing routine bedside care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ LPNs in nursing care facilities help to evaluate residents’ needs^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ develop care plans^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and supervise the care provided by nursing aides. In doctors’ offices and clinics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ they also may make appointments^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ keep records^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and perform other clerical duties. There are many different options for you in the nursing profession. This diverse field offers you many different departments to work in. You can work hands-on with patients or you might want to work in a lab or research facility. You might choose to work in a specific field such as OB-GYN or Pediatrics. There are also many opportunities for advancement. Find a nursing job or career that utilizes your unique set of skills^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ talents and abilities. The career process is similar to the nursing process^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ which includes assessment^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ planning^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ implementation and evaluation^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and they parallel each other.<br><br> Nurses in rehab facilities and convalescent homes get to be part of the recovery process^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and many take great pride and joy in watching a patient advance and recover. Convalescent home jobs include charge nurses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ floor nurses and nursing assistants as well as physical and occupational therapy specialists.<br><br> There have been developing major changes in the practice of long term elder care. Many seniors don’t need round the clock nursing care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but do need some nursing supervision. Senior housing communities often have an on-site nurse who is available to help residents with medication problems^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ take care of routine medical care and be available in case of an emergency. The nurse on site will also often consult with doctors who work with individual residents to help manage any medical care that they need. The pay scale is generally quite good^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and the hours closer to a regular work week than in many other geriatric nursing jobs.<br><br> Due to this high demand on this job it is easy to find many different opportunities and choose one with favorable working conditions and hours. <br><br> There are companies offering placement for nurses to meet situational requirements. You may not want the responsibility of a full-time position in a hospital^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but want to work only a few weeks at a time. You have plenty of options. Choose travel nursing and spend a few days on the road each month^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or a few months out at a time. Pick up part-time work or temporary positions. You have plenty of options without working full time and there are companies that do nothing but placements for people like you. Be careful to choose a reputable company and be wary of signing a long-term contract that limits your work with other companies^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but this could be a viable option.<br><br> The pay is great. Bonuses are paid when you are hired. You do not have to work in the same place year after year. In fact^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you can change the vocation landscape every quarter if you wish. <br><br> With the promise of meaningful work^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ job security and new opportunities^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ second-career nurses bring maturity^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ commitment and life experience to the workplace. Some say that after years of just making money^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ they want to do meaningful work. Others feel trapped in limited professions or have lost their jobs in a sliding economy and see new opportunities in nursing. To attract and keep their interest^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ many nursing schools have established accelerated bachelor's degree programs for students who already have a degree in another field. In addition to a long list of prerequisite courses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ mostly human sciences and psychology^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ most programs last three semesters and require 18 to 20 hours of coursework and another three to five hours of clinicals per week.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Freelance writer with eleven years of experience<br><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.bestbuyuniforms.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Nurse Uniforms</a> <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.restaurantuniformsonline.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Formal Wear</a> <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.uniformscrubsonline.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Dickies Medical Uniform Scrubs</a></p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGNursing Career!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark Nursing Career at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
"Nurse Career                                                                                        "
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"Josh Stone                                                                                          "
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"The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment among nurses will grow faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for quality nurses continues to escalate. Much faster-than-average growth will be driven by technological advances in patient care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ which permit a greater number of medical problems to be treated^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and by an increasing emphasis on preventive care. In addition^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the number of older people^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ who are much more likely than younger people to need nursing care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ is projected to grow rapidly.<br><br> More and more sophisticated procedures^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ once performed only in hospitals^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ are being performed in physicians’ offices and in outpatient care centers^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ such as freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers. Accordingly^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ employment is expected to grow much faster than average in these places as health care in general expands.<br><br> Hospital nursing is just one of the many areas where nurses practice. Examples of other practice settings include home care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ private practice^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ public health^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ extended care centers^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ clinics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ offices^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ schools^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ military service^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ corporations^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ health-related industries^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ hospice^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ occupational settings^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and health and wellness centers.<br><br> The profession of nursing offers a wide variety of specialties. From pediatrics to geriatrics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nursing impact is felt across the lifespan. Here is a sampling of specialty areas from which you can choose: Ambulatory care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Burn care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Developmental disabilities^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Emergency^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Geriatrics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Home care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Intensive care unit (cardiovascular^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ medical^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ neonatal and surgical)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Medical telemetry^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Mother/baby care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Oncology^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Operating room^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Pediatrics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Psychiatric nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Recovery^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Rehabilitation^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Renal (diabetes and dialysis)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Research^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ School nursing.<br><br> Nursing school requires a high school diploma and a sound academic standing in English^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ algebra^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ chemistry^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ biology and psychology. An understanding of computers and technology is a great asset. Leadership and organizational skills are equally important. You will do well in nursing if you can combine these skills and characteristics with a commitment to easing human suffering and a capacity to respond quickly in emergency situations. Getting along with people and good communications skills also are important since nurses relate to people from all backgrounds.<br><br> The nursing courses include classroom instruction and supervised clinical hands-on experience in health care settings. Students need good study habits and the ability to analyze and think through problems to be successful in nursing school. At the end of the nursing program^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ graduates must pass the state board licensure examination to become licensed as a registered nurse.<br><br> When studying^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nursing is organized into four branches. During the first year of your course you will be introduced to these as part of the Common Foundation Program. In the second and third years you will focus on the branch you choose.<br><br> Adult nurses are primarily concerned with nursing sick and injured adults back to health in both hospital and community settings. What makes adult nursing such a challenge is the sheer diversity of situations you will have to respond to. You will be working with people who have acute and long-term illnesses. The mark of the professional is the ability to observe and assess what is happening with a patient at any one time and to select the most effective response. <br><br> It's a demanding job with serious responsibility. In return^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you have the satisfaction of knowing that you make a real difference in reducing suffering and promoting the health of people in your care.<br><br> Children's nurses care for sick children and provide support to their families. Children's nursing can take you from intensive care of a new-born baby with breathing problems to looking after a six-foot-tall adolescent whose leg has been broken in a soccer match. <br><br> The onset of symptoms can be sudden and extreme. Because children are still growing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the impact of the illness or injury on their development has to be taken into account. A rich mix of emotions often surrounds child illness such as panic^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ anxiety^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ anger^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ powerlessness^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ guilt. Children's nurses work closely with patients' families as part of the caring process. <br><br> Mental Health Nurses care for people with mental health problems in hospitals and in the community^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ helping patients to overcome their ill health^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or to come to terms with it^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ so they can lead as normal a life as possible. The one-to-one personal relationships that mental health nurses form with people are at the heart of the care process. <br><br> Mental Health Nurses have to identify if and when a person may be at risk of harming themselves or others. You'll therefore find yourself liaising professionally with a wide range of other services including social workers^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ police^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ charities^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ local government and housing officials.<br><br> As a mental health nurse you are likely to be dealing with people of all ages and from a wide range of backgrounds. As your career develops you may choose to specialize in areas such as drugs and alcohol misuse or working with offenders. You could also become involved in education^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ research^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or management roles.<br><br> Learning Disability Nurses work with people with learning disabilities to help them become as independent as possible. People with a learning disability can struggle to cope with aspects of everyday^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ independent living.<br><br> The distinctive contribution of learning disability nurses is their concern to influence behaviors and lifestyles that promote health and well-being for individuals^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and their families and careers. You will be working in a wide variety of settings: people’s homes^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ their family homes^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ residential care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ schools^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ workplaces and leisure. As your career unfolds you can maintain this broad spread of activity^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or you could choose to specialize in an area such as sensory disability^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ education^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or management of learning disability services.<br><br> The main challenge is to remain constantly sensitive and alert in how you relate to people^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ helped by new technology tools such as sensory stimulation and interactive learning systems. Adaptability and resourcefulness in very varied work settings becomes second nature. Progress can be slow^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but seemingly small things do mean a great deal. You are increasing people self-confidence and sense of worth^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and enabling them to share more fully in the challenges and pleasures of living.<br><br> Today's nurses can now be found in professional venues once thought impossible. Nurses influence legislation^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ change health care delivery systems^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ write and publish^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ educate about disease prevention and health promotion^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and participate on boards of directors.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Freelance writer for over eleven years. <br><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.bestbuyuniforms.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Nurse Unifroms</a> <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.restaurantuniformsonline.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Restaurant Aprons</a> <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.uniformscrubsonline.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Dickies Nursing Uniform Scrubs</a></p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGNurse Career!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark Nurse Career at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
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"Vickie Milazzo                                                                                      "
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"A couple of years ago^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Baltimore's Center for Nursing Advocacy started a letter-writing campaign against NBC and the producers of ER. This group was protesting the episode where a central character^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurse Abby Lockhart (actress Maura Tierney)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ chucked her nursing career to go to medical school. The Baltimore group claims the TV show !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGis perpetuating long-standing misrepresentations that are contributing to the nursing shortage.!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG<br><br>Never mind the fact that ER – watched by 20 million viewers – is far from reality television. The notion that the show is contributing to the nursing shortage is simply untrue. This TV program could depict nursing as the most glamorous career on the planet and real nurses would still be leaving their hospital jobs in droves.<br><br>Nurses are quitting because they are understaffed^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ underappreciated^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ underinsured^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ underpaid and under-you-name-it. Most nurses complain about the lack of respect from doctors. Sure you hear about record-breaking salaries and bonuses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but compared to whose record? At an average pay of $22 an hour^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses are still among the lowest-paid professionals in this country.<br><br>Managed care is another reason nurses are leaving the bedside. It goes against everything our profession stands for. Under managed care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses are frequently denied the opportunity to deliver the quality of care they expect to deliver. Some patients die unnecessarily because nurses have too little time to spend with them. Yet when everything turns sour^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses face more responsibility and liability than ever. <br><br>Many nurses I know endure nightmarish schedules^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ working 26 weekends and five holidays a year. Nurses also face serious on-the-job risks^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ such as bloodborne pathogens^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ latex allergies and back injuries from those long shifts pounding hospital floors and doing more lifting with less help. Isn't it ironic that the injured and disabled are treating the sick? No wonder nursing numbers are shrinking.<br><br>Speaking of disabilities^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ just look around at how many nurses smoke^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ drink and are overweight. Such symptoms of intense stress occur when people have too little time to properly care even for themselves.<br><br>Nurses are finding their own answers to these dilemmas. According to an American Nursing Association (ANA) poll^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ almost 19% of nurses do not work in clinical nursing. A study by the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research reveals more than 20% of hospital registered nurses plan to leave their jobs in the next year.<br><br>The significant development is not the fact that nurses are leaving or even why they're leaving – that's obvious. The news is where they are going. When nurses aren't valued in one arena^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ they take their nursing education and expertise and go elsewhere. They develop new careers outside traditional healthcare settings.<br><br>Maybe the Center for Nursing Advocacy should contemplate that fact. They might even suggest that ER present an episode about a nurse who quits her hospital job to become a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant.<br><br>Then those 20 million ER fans would really be watching !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGreality TV.!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Inc. Top 10 Entrepreneur Vickie L. Milazzo^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ RN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ MSN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ JD is the founder and president of Vickie Milazzo Institute^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the oldest and largest <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.legalnurse.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>legal nurse consultant certification company</a>. Pioneered the <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.LNCEzine.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>legal nurse consulting</a> profession in 1982. She is the author of the <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.InsideEveryWoman.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>self help book for women</a>^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ <i>Inside Every Woman</i>.</p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGWhy Are Nurses Leaving Clinical Nursing? Not Because of ER!!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark Why Are Nurses Leaving Clinical Nursing? Not Because of ER! at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
"It's Not Why Nurses Are Leaving - It's Where They're Going                                          "
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"Vickie Milazzo                                                                                      "
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"A recent American Nursing Association (ANA) poll indicates that 18.8 percent of nurses in the U.S. do not work in nursing. A study by the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research reveals that 22.7 percent of nurses plan to leave their hospital jobs in the next 12 months. Despite record-breaking salaries and bonuses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses are leaving hospital jobs in droves^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ resulting in the nursing shortage that has captured the attention of the American public.<br>As a nurses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you know this shortage is not a new trend. Since the average nurse is 46^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ I'm sure many of you remember the !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGbonus!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG days of the early 1980s when a nursing degree and a pair of clean white shoes got you a job anywhere. Today we've come full circle – a nursing degree and some brain activity will do: !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGThank you for the emailed resume. Can you start today?!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG<br>The reasons nurses are leaving the profession today are equally familiar. The complaints from two decades ago still apply: nurses are understaffed^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ underpaid^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ under-appreciated^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ under-insured and under-you-name-it. On top of all that^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses must work 26 weekends and at least five holidays a year and endure nightmarish schedules.<br>In addition^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ today's nursing shortage is being intensified by three new phenomena: managed care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ on-the-job health risks and alternative careers for nurses.<br><b>Managed Care Compromises Nursing Care</b><br>In spite of giving more than they have to give every day^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses in all settings can no longer deliver the level of care of which they are capable. Nurses who remember the !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGgood old days!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG battle the shame of knowing they're partially responsible for the deaths of 98^UFGJNGFHSD%$^000 patients in hospitals every year. That death toll is equivalent to a jumbo jet crash every other day^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ yet the number doesn't even include patients who become victims of injury and illness while in the hospital. <br>Why are patients dying unnecessarily? Nurses have less time to see more patients. They have more to do and fewer tools to do it with. They must contend with increasingly complex equipment and less trained staff. LVNs/LPNs^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurse's aides and nursing assistants are replacing skilled nurses at the bedside. Yet nurses still get little respect and face more responsibility when everything turns sour. In this !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGdark age!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG of medicine the words !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGquality of care!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG are becoming an oxymoron.<br>This trend goes against our education and against our very nature as nurses. Certainly some people get into nursing solely to make a living and don't progress beyond that stage. They're part of the problem. For most of us^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ though^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nursing is more than a profession – it's a calling that attracts the !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGbest and the brightest!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG who want to make a difference in people's lives.<br>You won't find a more caring group than nurses. Try having an anaphylactic reaction at a lawyers' conference and see how many people come to your aid without a business card in hand.<br>Yet today^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ despite all our caring^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ we're denied the ability to provide quality care. With the exception of a few great facilities around the country^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ we can no longer find jobs that allow us to fulfill the mission we defined for ourselves when we entered this profession. No wonder so many nurses are quitting.<br><b>Nurse Healers Fear For Their Own Health</b><br>Not only are nurses exhausted – we the healers fear for our own health. On-the-job health risks for nurses range far beyond bloodborne pathogens and latex allergies (not to mention feeling like aliens dressed in our goggles^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ masks and gloves). We face obvious occupational hazards^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ such as back injuries from long shifts pounding hospital halls and doing more lifting with less help.<br>We also face the less obvious hazards that aren't just physical. Sheer exhaustion from our overwhelming schedules and our unsupportive work environment take a heavy toll.<br>Look around you at how many nurses smoke^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ drink and are overweight. These are signs of deep unhappiness and of not having time to take proper care of ourselves. Between juggling life^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ family and jobs^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses often find it far easier to wolf down fast food on our 10-minute lunch break than to prepare a healthy brown-bag meal.<br>Isn't it ironic that the injured and disabled are treating the sick? No wonder the nurses dangerous workplace is yet another reason for the flight of such talented caregivers.<br><b>Nurses Choose a New Career and a New Life</b><br>The bright spot in this grim scenario – and the most distinctive aspect of today's nursing shortage – is that we can enjoy better^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ more satisfying careers as nurses elsewhere. Admit it^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you know nurses who've left traditional nursing and are prospering and much happier in their new positions. Today^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ we're leaving younger^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ smarter and better qualified than ever before. We are creating our future rather than being victims of it.<br>Without even leaving the hospital setting^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ we are using our skills and training in areas we never thought possible: risk management^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ utilization review^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ accreditation and research. Beyond the hospital we're experiencing success selling medical- and nursing-related products^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ such as equipment^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ instruments^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ drugs and blood products. We're starting companies selling our own products and services^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ running our own agencies and working for insurance companies and major corporations.<br>Many of us are becoming <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.legalnurse.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>legal nurse consultants</a>^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ both in-house and independent. Most importantly^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ legal nurse consultants have just begun to penetrate the legal industry. I look forward to the day when it's considered legal malpractice for an attorney to work on a medical-related case without a legal nurse consultant on the team.<br><b>Wonder-Working Nurses Can Do Anything</b><br>Why am I confident that no nurse must be a victim of poor working conditions? Because nurses are trained to do three things simultaneously. For example^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses make rapid^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ informed life-saving decisions while listening to the physician's orders and at the same time they console the patient and family members.<br>The average ICU has more complex instruments and monitors than the bridge of the Starship Enterprise^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and a nurse operates every one of them! Forget Superman^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Spiderman and Wonder Woman. I'll take a wonder-working nurse any day.<br>A career outside of traditional nursing can provide a nurse with a new purpose^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ a new attitude^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ new challenges^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ new rewards^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ new wealth and new respect. One place to find all these pluses and much more is in legal nurse consulting. If this field is not for you^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ look farther – the sky's the limit these days. The only way you'll find your star is by reaching for it.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Inc. Top 10 Entrepreneur Vickie L. Milazzo^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ RN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ MSN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ JD is the founder and president of Vickie Milazzo Institute^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the oldest and largest <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.legalnurse.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>legal nurse consultant certification company</a>. Pioneered the <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.LNCEzine.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>legal nurse consulting</a> profession in 1982. She is the author of the <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.InsideEveryWoman.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>self help book for women</a>^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ <i>Inside Every Woman</i>.</p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGIt's Not Why Nurses Are Leaving - It's Where They're Going!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark It's Not Why Nurses Are Leaving - It's Where They're Going at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
"Nursing As A Profession                                                                             "
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"dave4                                                                                               "
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"Nursing is a highly regarded profession with high standards of honesty and ethics amongst various other professions. Nursing has emerged as the largest health care occupation with over 2.7 million jobs. With over 100^UFGJNGFHSD%$^000 vacant positions and a ever-growing need for health care workers^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the career outlook is excellent for the nursing field. National Center for Workforce Analysis^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services predicts a shortage of 808^UFGJNGFHSD%$^416 nurses by the year 2020. Such an analysis and prediction is backed by very strong reasoning and findings. Advancement in technology and medical field has resulted in an increased life span. Elderly population is now living longer and more of them will require care and nursing. With more elderly people in need of such care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ demands rise for nursing force that can meet such needs. Also^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the need for more skilled nurses is growing. With insurance companies stepping into the medical field to reduce the cost of health care expenditure^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ demand for nurses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ outside the hospital setting has also risen. Not to forget that the current nursing workforce is aging and many are expected to retire over next 10-15 years only to create a void^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ adding to the shortage further. So^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses with a BSN degree can expect a securer career and better job prospects.<br><br>Nurses blend knowledge of science and technology with the art of care and compassion. Nursing provides opportunity to save and improve lives^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ care for the sick and debilitated^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ educate patients and people towards achieving good health and above all^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the feeling of helping someone in their hour of illness and need. There is no greater service than caring for the sick and needy. Nurses are required to deliver basic duties^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ which includes but is not limited to providing treatment^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ health education^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ emotional support^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ record maintenance^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ operating medical equipment in addition to counseling patient and their family about the management of their illness. Registered Nurses (RNs) also run general health screening and immunization clinics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ organize public seminars^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ motivate blood donation drives^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ etc. Three out of five nurses in the United States work in hospitals. Most of the others work in clinics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ home health^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ extended care settings^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ schools^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ colleges^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ universities^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the public health services^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and nonprofit agencies throughout the United States and many other countries. Nursing can be a challenging job with continuous exposure to grief and suffering^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ stress^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ work pressures^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ little or excessive patient contact and occupational hazards including but not limited to infectious diseases^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ radiation exposure^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ accidental needle sticks^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ chemicals^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ anesthesia^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ back injury and emotional stress. Role autonomy and independence^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ innovativeness^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ technical knowledge^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and teamwork are characteristics of this job^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ in addition to personal satisfaction and professional rewards.<br><br>The nursing schools are a gateway to this profession and almost all of them require a high school diploma in addition to sound academic standing in English^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Algebra^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Biology^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Chemistry^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and Psychology with a GPA score of atleast 3. Computer experience is an asset. Leadership and organization skills are vital to this profession. Most schools shall still require you to clear the National League for Nursing (NLN) Pre-admission exam besides the SAT exam. Over 1^UFGJNGFHSD%$^500 nursing programs in the US provide three different educational paths towards becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a four-year program offered at colleges and universities. An associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is a two-year program offered at many community and junior colleges. Some hospital schools of nursing and universities offer an ADN degrees. Hospital Diploma is a two to three year program based in hospital settings. Many diploma schools are affiliated with junior colleges where students take basic science and English requirements. Opportunities are maximum with a BSN degree. BSN is a requirement for obtaining a master's degree or becoming an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) recognizes the BSN degree as the minimum educational requirement for a professional nursing practice. Even though graduates can begin practice as an RN with an ADN or diploma^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the BSN degree is a must for nurses seeking to assume roles as case-managers or supervisors or move across employment settings. Tuition fee depends on your college and state of residence^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but financial aids and scholarships are available to take care of such needs. There are technical and vocational schools as well^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ which provide one-year course towards becoming a Practical Nurse or a Vocational Nurse. Once graduated^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the next important thing is to obtain licensure for practice in the State of your preference. Eighteen states participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact Agreement (NCLA) which permits a licensed nurse to practice in any of the other seventeen states^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ if they have obtained license to practice in one of the states. License can be obtained by passing national licensing exam NCLEX-RN for becoming a Registered Nurse and NCLEX-PN for becoming Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) as in Texas^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ California. LPN and LCN provide care for sick^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ injured and disabled under direct supervision of physicians and RNs.<br><br>Nursing career is full of opportunities for those who want to specialize and pursue higher education. A few popular specialties are AIDS Care Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Ambulatory Care Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Case Management^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Correctional Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Enterostomal Therapy Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Genetics Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Infection Control Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Intravenous Therapy Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ long-term Care Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Managed Care Nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Nephrology Nurse and more^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the list does not end here. Most of the specialties do welcome RNs with a BSN degree only. In addition^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there is increasing demand for APNs. APNs are primary health care practitioners^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ working independently or in collaboration with physicians. In most states^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ they are permitted to prescribe medications. The four specializations for APNs include Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) providing expert consultation in any of the above mentioned specialties; Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) administer anesthesia and monitor patient's vital signs during surgery in addition to providing post-anesthesia care; Nurse Midwives (CNM) provide primary care to females covering aspects like family planning^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ prenatal care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ neonatal care and assist delivery; and Nurse Practitioners (NP) who provide basic preventive health care to patient. NPs are primary as well as specialty care providers in medically underserved areas. APNs are lower cost primary care providers in comparison to physicians.<br><br>Advanced degrees available to nurses are masters (MSN)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ doctoral degree (Ph.D.^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ EdD^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ DNS) and post-doctoral programmes. Doctoral degrees can provide placements as a senior policy analyst^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ researcher^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ health system executive and as a nursing school dean.<br><br>RNs may work as a staff nurse or become APNs. Also exisins are a few positions involving little or no direct patient contact. Such positions include Case Managers^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Forensic Managers (applying knowledge of nursing for legal enforcement^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ like treating and investigating a victim of assault or abuse and similar)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Infection Control Nurses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Legal Nurse Consultants (assist lawyers in medical cases by interviewing patient^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ organizing records^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and educating lawyers about medical conditions)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Nurse Administrators^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Nurse Informatics^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Health Care Consultants^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Public Policy Advisors^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Medical editors and writers.<br><br>Career and job prospects are bright as mentioned above and with increasing demand and difficulty to hold up nurses in hospitals^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ many hospitals and corporate sectors have now started offering incentives like signing bonuses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ subsidized training^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ open shift bidding. Open shift bidding is an emerging concept where nurses can find vacant shifts at premium wages and bid for same online. This also reduces mandatory overtime that many nurses have to do otherwise. Many employers now provide family friendly work schedules and flexibility^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ again an indication of demand in such places.<br><br>RNs are earning anywhere from $37^UFGJNGFHSD%$^300 to greater than $74^UFGJNGFHSD%$^760 depending upon qualifications and experience^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ besides job locations. Median salary can be appreciated as $52^UFGJNGFHSD%$^330 annually. Entry level RN can earn from $30^UFGJNGFHSD%$^000 to $45^UFGJNGFHSD%$^000 annually. All this comes with benefit packages including health insurance^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ holiday pay^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ college tuition reimbursement^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ childcare^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ pension plans and much more. Expected shortage of nurses over coming years is going to tilt the situation more in the favor of nurses and they can look forward to a securer future with brighter prospects and rewards.<br><br>Becoming a nurse is not just about money but dedicating your life to service mankind^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ caring for the sick and to be able to support them and their family in difficult times. The potential is enormous and specialization options aplenty. Nursing as a profession is full of personal satisfaction and professional rewards.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>If you're looking to purchase <a target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>scrubs</a> or <a target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>labcoats please visitScrubsGallery.com. 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"To Bsn Or Not To Bsn - That Is The Nurse's Question!                                                "
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"Sara Ellis RN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ BSN                                                                                  "
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"The Goldmark Report in 1923 was the first to recommend that the entry level of education for professional practice as a registered nurse should be a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN)^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and heated debate has raged among nurses over the issue ever since. <br><br>Diploma and Associate Degree RN’s will clearly tell you that they can run rings around BSN program graduates when it comes to patient care. They’ll explain that they have more actual clinical experience and patient care know how in their little finger than a new BSN grad^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and 99% of the time they’re right about that! I’ll be the first to admit that if I get seriously ill I’m hoping that my nurse graduated from a diploma program like the one they used to offer at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Those nurses had so much training and hands on care experience by the time they graduated that few physicians could hold a candle to them on their best day. <br><br><b>This isn’t about whether BSN nurses are better than ADN or Diploma nurses</b> <br><br>Up until a few years ago I would have been just as emotional as the next nurse in arguing against the very idea of making the BSN degree the minimum educational level to practice as a professional nurse. The arguments were many and seemed to make sense – no difference in pay for a BSN versus an ADN or Diploma nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ we all do the same job etc….<br><br><b>But The Times^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ They Are a Changing…. And so has my point of view</b> <br><br>“Rapidly expanding clinical knowledge and mounting complexities in health care mandate that professional nurses possess educational preparation commensurate with the diversified responsibilities required of them. As health care shifts from hospital-centered^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ inpatient care to more primary and preventive care throughout the community^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the health system requires registered nurses who not only can practice across multiple settings - both within and beyond hospitals - but can function with more independence in clinical decision making^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ case management^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ provision of direct bedside care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ supervision of unlicensed aides and other support personnel^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ guiding patients through the maze of health care resources^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and educating patients on treatment regimens and adoption of healthy lifestyles. In particular^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ preparation of the entry-level professional nurse requires a greater orientation to community-based primary health care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and an emphasis on health promotion^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ maintenance^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and cost-effective coordinated care.” (American Association of Colleges of Nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Position Statement^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Dec. 2000)<br><br>Nursing is a dynamic profession and lifelong learning is essential for nurses to stay current with the increased complexity of the healthcare needs of today and into the future. In other words^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the needs of our patients are changing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ as we must change in order to be prepared to better serve that need. <br><br><b>BSN degree nurses are better prepared to meet patient needs</b><br><br>The main difference in study between an ADN and BSN is the emphasis on additional education in leadership and management^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ wellness^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and community nursing. BSN prepared nurses possess greater knowledge of health promotion^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ disease prevention^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and risk reduction as well as illness and disease management and are prepared to assist individuals^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ groups^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and communities to prevent disease and achieve optimum levels of wellness. As nurses expand their role and move further into providing more community based primary care delivery the need for BSN prepared nurses is apparent. <br><br><b>Having a BSN degree means more career opportunities</b><br><br>The health system's increasing demand for front-line primary care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and the accelerating drive toward managed care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ prevention^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and cost-efficiency^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ are driving the nation's need for nurses who are prepared to practice in non-structured setting and interact directly with the public in matters of providing health and prevention services to the community^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and that requires a BSN prepared nurse for starters. <br><br><b>Am I saying that every RN should become a BSN?</b><br><br>No^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ of course not! That’s an individual choice each of you needs to make for yourselves. Don’t do it for money. In many cases there’s no benefit in pay for having a BSN versus an ADN or Diploma- at least initially. The truth however is that increased education leads to increased responsibilities and increased career opportunities which give rise in turn to increased pay. <br><br>BSN nurses will have more career options than ADN and Diploma nurses. Diploma nursing programs are all but extinct anymore and I expect the ADN programs will vanish sometime in the future as well^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but those of you who are already licensed will continue to be able to practice as an RN. You might find your job opportunities becoming narrower in the near future however. North Dakota has required all new nurse hires to possess a BSN degree since 1987. The New York State Board has similar legislation pending. The Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs began requiring all new hires to possess at least a BSN degree in 2005. Who knows what’s coming next?<br><br>Having a BSN degree allows more opportunity for employment^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ increased responsibility^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and career progression. It opens the door for professional certification in specialty areas of nursing practice and leads to an expanded role as a provider^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ designer^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ manager^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and coordinator of patient care as well as provides the foundation for graduate education.<br><br>Today’s working RN’s can attain a BSN degree without sacrificing their present job or income by going through an accredited online program. Programs are available that offer NLN accredited LPN to RN/BSN degrees^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ RN to BSN degrees^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ RN/ BSN to Master’s degrees^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and even PhD in Nursing. Your employer’s education benefits often cover the expense of advancing your degree and tuition assistance is available for those who need additional help. <br><br>Nurses wishing to explore available online nursing degree options can learn more by visiting Medi-Smart.com’s online nursing school directory at http://medi-smart.com/schools.htm. Medi-Smart is a nursing resource and education site for nurses by an experienced nurse and you can interact with fellow nurses as well as student nurses in the nursing discussion forums while you’re there. <br><br><b>Healthcare delivery is changing. Nurses need to change along with it to meet the need.</b></p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Sara Ellis RN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ BSN has over 20 years experience in NICU^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ ICU^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and ER nursing. To learn more about Nursing visit <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://medi-smart.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Medi-Smart.com</a>^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ a site that offers nursing career resources^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://medi-smart.com/schools.htm!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>online nursing degrees</a>^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and continuing education for nurses. </p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGTo BSN or not to BSN - That is the nurse's question!!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark To BSN or not to BSN - That is the nurse's question! at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
"The Nurse's Medical Malpractice Primer                                                              "
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"Sara Ellis RN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ BSN                                                                                  "
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"According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing the number of disciplinary actions for practice related issues such as failure to assess or intervene^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ documentation errors and medication errors for RNs has risen significantly in the last five years. Nurses should be concerned about medical malpractice because nurses are held liable for their own negligence and could find themselves being sued for malpractice.<br><br><b>Elements of Medical Malpractice</b><br><br>Medical malpractice can be generally defined as negligence on the part of a physician^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ EMT^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ hospital or other health care professional which causes physical or emotional damage to a patient under their care. This includes failure to diagnose an illness in a timely professional manner^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ surgical mistakes^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ mistakes in the delivery of a child^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ mistakes with medications^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or causing any loss or injury by not performing professionally. Medical malpractice is limited to negligence which occurs in the course of medical or health care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and the basic legal issues involved in medical malpractice are the same as the legal elements in common negligence.<br><br><b>Four key elements of a medical malpractice case:</b><br><br><b>Standard of Care</b>: Generally^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ standard of care is defined as the care a reasonable^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ careful or prudent health care practitioner would provide in similar circumstances. Hospitals^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurse practice acts^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ state boards of nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and nursing departments generally have established standards of care and policies and procedures that guide nurses and ancillary staff in nearly all patient care situations. Nursing Care Plans help nurses define the most commonly encountered clinical problems and its symptoms^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ then offer guidelines for performing ongoing assessment and therapeutic interventions. Care Plans assist the nurse in the development^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ deliverance^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and documentation of patient care in order to help nurses adhere to the most current practice and professional standards in nursing.<br><br><b>Mistakes include a range of examples^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ including:</b><br><br>--Failing to assess serious changes in patient condition^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ such as failure to check neurological status^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ vital signs^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or blood glucose levels on time. <br>--Failure to take appropriate action or notify physician when significant changes in patient condition are noted. <br>--Medication errors^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or documentation errors. <br>--Misusing a medical device or implant. <br>--Failing to get informed consent from a patient<br>--Failing to perform a procedure <br><br>In order to prove medical malpractice^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the plaintiff needs to prove that the care received did not meet the “standard of care” for medical professionals under similar circumstances. Breach of that standard of care occurs when someone deviates from that standard of care.<br><br>If the nurse successfully demonstrates that he/she has met an acceptable standard of care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ then there is no malpractice.<br><br>Remember what your nursing instructors always used to say^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGIf you didn't document it^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ it didn't happen!!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG - in other words proper documentation can be your best defense! <br><br><b>Duty:</b> This is generally the most straight forward element to prove in a medical malpractice case. Once a nurse accepts report and assigned patients the nurse has agreed to care for those patients. By accepting the assigned patients the nurse has assumed a duty to treat the patient with that degree of skill^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ care^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and diligence possessed or exercised by competent and careful nurses. One situation that provides exemption from !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGduty!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG would be care provided in a situation covered by Good Samaritan Statutes.<br><br><b>Legal Causation:</b> Legal Causation is the second major hurdle that must be overcome for a successful malpractice plaintiff. The plaintiff must establish that had standards of care been followed^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the injury or damages to the patient would have been avoided. A legal cause of action for negligence usually exists when it is determined that the breach of the standard of care proximately caused damages^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ usually physical or emotional in nature to the victim.<br><br><b>Damages:</b> Was unreasonable^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ careless or inappropriate behavior on the part of the nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ hospital or other health care provider the proximate cause of injury or damages to the patient or client? Substantial injuries caused by breach of the standards of care that satisfy the !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGdamages!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG element of a medical malpractice claim include:<br> - Death<br> - Disability<br> - Deformity<br> - Additional hospitalization or surgery to correct a medical error<br> - Severe and prolonged pain<br><br>Remember that medical errors can happen during even the most routine tasks^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ such as when a hospital patient is given a the wrong diet. Staffing shortages or patient overload does not relieve you of your responsibilities to manage each and every aspect of care for your patients! If you believe you are being assigned more patients than you can care for safely during your shift voice your objections to your charge nurse and nursing supervisor! Once you accept the patient load you assume the legal duty for their care. Keep these elements of malpractice in mind and be sure you can meet the standards of care for your nursing specialty before accepting your patient assignment. <br><br>Nurses would be advised to carry their own professional liability insurance rather than rely on their employer's umbrella policy to protect them in case of a malpractice suit. Never expect your employer's interests in the case of a lawsuit to be the same as yours!</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Sara Ellis RN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ BSN. Visit <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://medi-smart.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Medi-Smart Nursing Resources</a> to learn more about nursing legal matters or to discover how you could earn from $100 - $200 an hour as a <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://medi-smart.com/schools.htm!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Legal Nurse Consultant</a> after only 12 months of online study. </p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGThe Nurse's Medical Malpractice Primer!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark The Nurse's Medical Malpractice Primer at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
"Nurse Educators In Critical Demand                                                                  "
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"Sara Ellis RN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ BSN                                                                                  "
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"Nursing is the nation's largest health care profession^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ with more than 2.7 million registered nurses nationwide^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and nursing students account for more than half of all health professions students in the United States. Applications to attend nursing schools continue to increase nicely but did you know that thousands of students are being turned away because of an acute shortage of Nursing Educators?<br><br>A study done by the U.S. Bureau of Health Professions indicates that by 2020^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the U.S. nursing shortage will grow to more than 800^UFGJNGFHSD%$^000 registered nurses. How can we put a serious dent in stemming this dangerous tide unless nurses take an active role in educating the nurses of tomorrow?<br><br><b>Becoming a Nurse Educator is a wonderful career step</b><br><br>Registered nurses ARE teachers! RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ including post-treatment home care needs^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ diet and exercise programs^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. RNs mentor and precept new graduates and new hire staff as well as develop and implement ongoing continuing education activities within clinical settings. RNs combine their clinical expertise and passion for teaching others in thousands of ways every time they work.Nurse Educators make use of that same clinical expertise and passion for teaching to guide and shape the future of the nursing profession- one student at a time!<br><br>Do you want to be doing direct patient care when you're 63 and still waiting to be old enough to retire? I say leave bedside nursing to the younger nurses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ give your sore back a rest^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and turn your talents towards building the next generation of nurses instead!<br><br>Some RNs choose to advance their nursing career by moving into administrative or management positions^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but the responsibilities and stress of management isn't for everyone. For those RNs who would enjoy keeping in touch with direct patient care and in shaping the future of nursing the best career path to think about is becoming a nurse educator!<br><br>Given the growing shortage of nurse educators^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the career outlook is strong for nurses interested in teaching careers. Nursing schools nationwide are struggling to find new faculty to accommodate the rising interest in nursing among new students.<br><br><b>Career Flexibility</b><br><br>Most nurse educators work in colleges and universities that offer associate and baccalaureate programs in nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and some work as instructors for LPN courses while educators involved in clinical education also work at collaborating health care facilities. <br><br>A Master's degree in nursing is typically required to become a faculty member at a university but RNs with a Bachelors degree in nursing and clinical experience are the minimum basic requirements for clinical instructors.Nurse educators can work as full time faculty with all the benefits including tenure and retirement^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or may choose to work as part time faculty while still continuing clinical employment and direct patient care. Nurse educators play a vital role in preparing and shaping future generations of nurses!<br><br><b>Earn an NLN accredited Master's in Nursing Education Degree While You Work</b><br><br>You can earn an accredited Master's Degree in Nursing with a specialization in education or in health education online while maintaining your current job by investing just a few hours of study time per week through several schools.<br><br><b>Don't have a BSN Degree?</b><br><br>There's a fully accredited RN to MS in Nursing bridge program that allows busy nurses to take the fast track to earning their Masters in Nursing. Students earn both degrees in a fraction of the time at 1/2 the cost of traditional programs and don't have to give up their job to do it.<br><br><b>Make a difference today that will impact the entire profession for years to come. Become a Nurse Educator!</b><br><br>Copyright 2006 Medi-Smart.com Permission to reprint is granted as long as the article is published in its entirety with all hyperlinked text intact.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>For Additional Information about NLN Accredited Online Nursing Degrees and programs including LPN to RN/BSN^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ RN - BSN Degrees^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Specialty Nursing Certification in Forensic Nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Legal Nurse Consulting^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and Advanced Practice Nursing visit Medi-Smart's <a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://medi-smart.com/schools.htm!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Online Nursing School Directory</a>.</p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGNurse Educators in Critical Demand!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark Nurse Educators in Critical Demand at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
"Nursing Uniforms                                                                                    "
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"Dennis Driscoll                                                                                     "
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"Are Nursing Uniforms Required - And Do Some Hospitals Provide Them for Nurses?<br><br>Nursing Uniforms have been a hot ticket item as of late. With the recent surge within the nursing profession^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ uniform sales have also been on the rise. Nursing uniforms are a necessity for all nurses regardless of where they work^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ so you can imagine what kind of demand has been placed on these outfits in recent years. In addition to individuals buying nursing uniforms^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ hospitals are also buying these uniforms in bulk for many of their nurses.Not all hospitals take up this practice^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but the ones that do order up to a hundred uniforms at once. <br><br>Additionally^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ a nurse needs more than one nursing uniform. During the course of a day^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ nurses will get their uniforms dirty and soiled; sometimes to a point beyond repair. At that time^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ it is always good to have a backup in place. Most nurses have a uniform for every day of the week that they work. In other words^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ if a nurse works four days a week^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ it might be a good idea to have four nursing uniforms. This way^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you do not have to worry about getting your wash done on time^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or running out of uniforms should something happen to the ones that you have. Again^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ some hospitals offer free nursing uniforms. This may not sound like much^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ but it can be a plus if you are required to have a certain amount of uniforms. If a hospital offers this service^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ it is something that they will use as a selling point in there efforts to land new nurses. <br><br>Nursing uniforms have always been required^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and probably always will be. People need to be able to identify these workers^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ so having them in a standard uniform is the best way of doing so. As long as the demand for nurses continues to rise^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the demand for nursing uniforms will also climb. This is good news for the companies that manufacture nursing uniforms.<br><br>For more information on Nursing Uniforms please visit authors website<br><br>http://nursing.marketingnewsworld.com/Articles/Uniforms.php<br></p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://nursing.marketingnewsworld.<br!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><br>com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Nursing Resources</a><br><br><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://self-improvement-tips.marketingnewsworld.<br!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><br>com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Self Improvement Resources</a><br><br><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://parental-advise.marketingnewsworld.<br!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><br>com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Imformation For Parents</a><br><br></p><!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://del.icio.us/post?url=&amp;title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG title=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGNursing Uniforms!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG rel=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGnofollow!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG target=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG_blank!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /><img src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com/socimages/delicious.png!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGsocialbkmark!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG alt=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGBookmark Nursing Uniforms at del.icio.us!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG /></a><br>--><!--<font size=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG1!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><b>Search Tags:</b></font><br>--><p><script type=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGtext/javascript!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG src=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></script></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletitle!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG align=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGcenter!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>"
"How To Maximize Your Potential As A Traveling Nurse                                                 "
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"hiphoplinguistics                                                                                   "
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"It never fails to surprise me how many nurses express their frustration with the world of travel employment. Most often^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ they wonder why they aren’t finding the assignments they want and deserve; they wonder why placements can take so long; and they wonder why their agencies aren’t doing more to help.<br><br>It’s understandable nurses feel like this. Finding the right opportunity can be a timely^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ stressful^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or ultimately unfulfilling process^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ especially if their placement agency isn’t putting in a lot of time on their behalf. However^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ what many nurses fail to realize is that to be successful as a travel nurse^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ there’s some work that should be done on their part^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ too! As with any job^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you will get out what you put in -- your potential is directly related to your involvement in the placement process. In light of all this^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ here are some tips to help guide nurses in being proactive during a job search to help find the best possible assignment each time.<br><br>BE PREPARED<br>First^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ always be prepared to demonstrate your qualifications at any time. Nursing placement agencies will need copies of your current Nursing^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ Operating-Room Technician^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or Allied Health Professional licenses. You will need to show experience in your specialized field. And you will need to verify all of your certification^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ education^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and experience. Candidates who are not prepared to verify their qualifications often end up with the less-desired positions. <br><br>BE AWARE<br>Second^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ know what types of facilities are most desirable to you^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ and make your placement agency aware of this too. For instance^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ do you like teaching or non-teaching facilities? Large metro facilities or small rural hospitals? High or low volume staffs? If you make clear your preferences from the beginning^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you are more likely to find placement in the type of work environment that best suits you.<br><br>BE TIME CONSCIOUS<br>Third^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ do your best to have a grasp of the time frame you are planning to remain. Although the industry standard for nursing assignments is a thirteen week period^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ many assignments may be shorter or longer. Know when you plan to leave^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ or if you’d like to apply for one or more extensions. When you give your placement agency this type of information^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you give them the time they need to find you a position that fits your future and moving schedule.<br><br>BE REALISTIC<br>Fourth^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ understand the concept of pay rates in the travel nursing business. In many cases^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the higher paying positions offer more money for a reason. Before you accept a big pay position^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ make an attempt to understand why it is big pay. For some nurses^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ a pay increase is not worth working at hospitals with low nurse-to-patient ratios^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ extended emergency hours or extremely needy facilities. If you do this research before you accept an available position^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you are less likely to step into something unexpected.<br><br>BE INFORMED<br>Fifth and finally^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ read the entire contents of your contract. Although^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ in the past^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ many travel nurses often worked around verbal agreements^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ contracts are absolutely necessary. Read over yours carefully. Contact your recruiter with any questions or concerns before signing. If anything is not specific enough^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ ask for changes. The more specific you are on contract details^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ the more control you have over your job assignment. <br><br>If you supply all this information^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you will give your placement agency the tools to be able to effectively go to work for you and be there every step of the way. They will have everything they need to ensure you the best travel nursing experience possible. Most importantly^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ you will be satisfied to know that your extra commitment to your job future did indeed help you to maximize your potential as a successful travel nurse.</p><!-- google_ad_section_end --><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG><a href=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGhttp://www.articlejoe.com!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Article Source</a>: http://www.ArticleJoe.com</p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG></p><p class=!%EJNQ&%$%$@HGarticletext!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG>Janet Fikany is a !%EJNQ&%$%$@HGSenior Placements Specialist!%EJNQ&%$%$@HG for HealthCare Staffing Network. 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"Breaking The Silence - Forensic Nursing                                                             "
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"Linda Emerson -                                                                                     "
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"It was in 1992 when the term Forensic nursing was first heard. But what is it exactly? Forensic nursing is a specialty field that deals with the care of crime victims^UFGJNGFHSD%$^ collecting evidences and providing health care services in the prison system. It is a combined health care and judicial system profession to be precise. International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) is the official association of forensic nurses established in 1992 by a team of nurses who specialize in sexual assault examination.<br><br>1. A Day In The Life<br><br>Contrary to popular belief forensic nurses don’t spend their day hanging around with corpses. Examining victims of sexual assault and training colleagues how to treat violently injured patients eat up most of these nurses days. Another related job for a forensic nurse is providing counsel to schoolchildren who fired guns.<br><br>2. Training<br><br>Training as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is the entry-level position you need to obtain in order to break into for