Nurses Needed For MyDocHub.com Health Questions and Answers February 25, 2010
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a comment Dentist RatingsIn a time of healthcare crisis, many people are going online to get their health questions answered. So MyDocHub.com is looking for nurses to be health experts who can answer some of the health questions consumers have. MyDocHub.com Ask Health Questions section is now available. So if you are in the healthcare industry, or a nurse, please sign up at http://www.mydochub.com/answers/
Doctor RatingsHow to Choose an Online Masters Degree February 16, 2010
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , 2commentsWith many colleges and universities pushing their version of the on-campus degrees online or coming up with online only programs, it is important to choose the right online masters degree program. Some of the things you should look for include:
- Check to see that it is accredited by one of the regional accrediting bodies. Make sure you ask the college/university to identify whether they are regionally accredited, and if so, by which accrediting body. Then visit the web site for the regional accrediting body, and look up your college/university in their listing of accredited institutions.
- Visit http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/ for a listing (alphabetical or by state) of regionally accredited colleges/universities, maintained by the University of Texas.
- Contact information for the regional accrediting bodies can be found at http://www.chea.org/Directories/regional.asp
- U.S. Department of Education information on accreditation at http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred
Lean Six Sigma in Hospitals November 16, 2009
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a comment Earn Your RN to MSN Degree Online at DocHubCollege.comSix sigma in healthcare is increasing becoming a necessity for hospitals to decrease medical errors, improve quality and decrease waste in a era of shrinking Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement for hospitals. I found a great article that talks about the use of lean six sigma in healthcare and how to get your certification in this hot field.
Nurse Case Manager Description February 27, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentCase Management is the process of organizing and coordinating resources and services in response to individual healthcare needs along the illness and care continuum and in multiple settings. There are many models for case management given client, context, or setting. Case management is directed toward a targeted or selected client/family population such as transplant, head-injured, or frail elderly clients. The goals are to center services around the patient, to foster patient self-managed care, and maximize efficient and cost-effective use of health resources. The focuses are cost-saving and continuity and quality of patient care.
The Nurse Case Manager utilizes clinical pathways in assessment and monitoring of clients and healthcare delivery
Settings: Varied hospital-based and community-based settings including occupational health.
Characteristics: Coordination of care and services, case finding, screening, eligibility, determination; comprehensive assessment; development, monitoring, and evaluation of the plan of care and use of resources and arrangement of services to reach outcomes in specific time frames.
Drawbacks: Honoring client choices, minimizing time constraints, maintaining a holistic focus, linking care-team members, and impacting quality and cost.
Desirable skills: Strong knowledge base in financial and clinical aspects of care, working knowledge of resources, and effective skills in managing, teaching, negotiating, and collaborating with multidisciplinary groups, and client/family focus.
Education: RN with BSN or MSN (preferred) Employers: Hospitals, community agencies, third-party payers Certification:
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University of Maryland School of Nursing February 23, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentThe University of Maryland School of Nursing, founded in 1889, is one of the oldest and largest nursing schools, and is ranked seventh nationally. Its Enrollment is more than 1,600 students in its baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences February 23, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , 2commentsFlorida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS) is regionally accredited and specializes in nursing and allied health education. FHCHS is located in beautiful
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Nurse Anesthesia
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- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Pre-Professional Studies
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California’s $10 million Nursing Diversity Initiative February 20, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentNew America Media reports that Enrollment in California community college nursing programs has increased by 60% over the past three years, with minority enrollment increasing by 13%, largely as a result of the three-year, $10 million Nursing Diversity Initiative.
Surgical Nursing Careers February 7, 2008
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As a surgical nurse, you will assist during delicate organ transplants, precision laser incisions and quadruple heart bypasses, to name a few. From preparing patients before surgery to assisting the surgeon in the operating room to charting progress in recovery, surgical nurses are there for patients every step of the way. With a mastery of clinical skills and ability to connect with people, as a surgical nurse you are an advocate for your patient during surgery. Monitoring vitals signs, alleviating discomfort and comforting anxious patients and their families are all a rewarding part of a career in surgical nursing.
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (PhD) February 5, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentThe Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Nursing & Healthcare Innovation is designed for scholars who wish to pursue careers as leaders in health policy, healthcare delivery, nursing education and/or research. The innovative program has three practicums: teaching, leadership and research, with the goal of optimizing quality of life and health resources.
Forensic Nursing Certificate Program February 4, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentConducting crime scene investigations. Giving courtroom testimony. Treating assault victims. These are some of the responsibilities of a forensic nurse. You may find yourself employed in a medical examiner’s office, law enforcement agency, or specialized hospital unit collecting evidence at a crime scene or providing counseling to a victim of a sexual assault.
This program will provide RNs interested in the field of forensic nursing with the skills in the legal, scientific, and psychosocial aspects of forensic nursing. Students gain the requisite knowledge to identify injuries and/or death and their causes, collect evidence and document findings, and refer victims for appropriate follow-up care.
