MyNurseDegree Blog http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog Your Premier Online Nursing Degree Blog | Real Experience | Real advice Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:52:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en MBA Healthcare Management is On The Rise http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/mba-healthcare-management-is-on-the-rise/ http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/mba-healthcare-management-is-on-the-rise/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:15:56 +0000 Ellen - RN, BSN http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/index.php/2010/09/07/mba-healthcare-management-is-on-the-rise/ With the unemployment rate at an all-time high, more people are opting for a graduate degree to stand out from the crowd. One of the few sectors still hiring is the healthcare industry, along with government and education services.

Those who consider getting their MBA in Healthcare Management have a good chance of landing a coveted job at a hospital or any medical facility. MBA healthcare management has been around for a while, but the popularity has skyrocketed in this recession. You can get into this program with any undergraduate degree, as long as you are very interested in working in the health care industry.

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]]> http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/nurses-needed-for-mydochubcom-health-questions-and-answers/feed/ How to Choose an Online Masters Degree http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/how-to-choose-an-online-masters-degree/ http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/how-to-choose-an-online-masters-degree/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:38:19 +0000 Ellen - RN, BSN http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/16/how-to-choose-an-online-masters-degree/ With 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.

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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:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

600 Maryland Ave. SW, #100

Washington, DC 20024-2571

800-284-CERT

 

Commission for Case Manager Certification

1835 Rohlwing Rd., #E

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

847-818-0292

Organizations:

Center for Case Management

6 Pleasant St.

South Natick, MA 01760

508-651-2600

 

Case Management Society of America

8201 Cantrell Rd., #230

Little Rock, AR 72227

501-225-2229

 

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

1604 North Country Club

Tucson, AZ 85716

520-881-8008

Publications:

Issues & Outcomes: Journal for Mapping and Managing Care

 

The New Definition Newsletter

508-651-2600

 

Nursing Case Management: Managing the Process of Patient Care

800-777-2295

 

Journal of Case Management

 

The Case Manager

501-225-2229

Source: Nurse.com

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University of Maryland School of Nursing RN to BSN & RN to BSN Online

Overview

Typical Plan of Study

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]]> http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/university-of-maryland-school-of-nursing/feed/ Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/florida-hospital-college-of-health-sciences/ http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/florida-hospital-college-of-health-sciences/#comments Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:27:20 +0000 Ellen - RN, BSN http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/index.php/2008/02/23/florida-hospital-college-of-health-sciences/ Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS) is regionally accredited and specializes in nursing and allied health education. FHCHS is located in beautiful Orlando, Florida, on the campus of Florida Hospital. Professional programs include:

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]]> http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/florida-hospital-college-of-health-sciences/feed/ California’s $10 million Nursing Diversity Initiative http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/california%e2%80%99s-10-million-nursing-diversity-initiative/ http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/california%e2%80%99s-10-million-nursing-diversity-initiative/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:08:25 +0000 Ellen - RN, BSN http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/index.php/2008/02/20/california%e2%80%99s-10-million-nursing-diversity-initiative/ New 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.

The Nursing Diversity Initiative, funded by the California Endowment, was aimed at encouraging more Hispanics, Asian-Americans and males to enroll in nursing programs in California’s Central Valley to counterbalance the state’s nursing shortage. There are currently 589 registered nurses per 100,000 state residents, compared with the national average of 825 registered nurses per 100,000 people, according to a 2004 U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration report.

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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.

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]]> http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/surgical-nursing-careers/feed/ Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (PhD) http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/doctor-of-philosophy-in-nursing-healthcare-innovation-phd/ http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/doctor-of-philosophy-in-nursing-healthcare-innovation-phd/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:19:05 +0000 Ellen - RN, BSN http://www.mynursedegree.com/blog/index.php/2008/02/05/doctor-of-philosophy-in-nursing-healthcare-innovation-phd/ The 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.

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