Forensic Nursing Certificate Program February 4, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a comment Dentist RatingsConducting 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.
Doctor RatingsUNCC Charlotte Nursing Programs February 1, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentHere are the links to the
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
- Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Administration
- Master of Science in Nursing: Community / Public Health Nursing with School Nurse Option
- Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator
- RN/BSN
Nursing as a Second Career January 29, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a comment Earn Your RN to MSN Degree Online at DocHubCollege.comHere are some things to consider why nursing is a great second career regardless of your age:
- According to the March 2000 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, 81.7% of RNs are over 35, while the average age for an RN is 45.2, and 11.1% of nurses are over 60.
- According to the same survey, the average age of nursing program graduates is currently 30.5, and this average is increasing every year - indicating that more and more students are entering the field after having pursued another career.
- Nursing school administrators report that second-career nursing students typically bring an energy and intensity of focus to their studies that their younger counterparts lack, and are often top performers academically.
- Potential employers value the maturity, professionalism, and advanced decision-making skills that older workers bring to nursing.
Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management January 28, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , 1 comment so farThe Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management program is designed to provide nurses with a unique blend of advanced nursing and business management skills needed to manage today’s innovative health care delivery systems. The program combines essentials from both degree programs to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance and support patient services.
The program emphasizes the identification, analysis and solution of complex management problems that require technical understanding and balanced decision making. Although a functional knowledge of accounting, finance and management underlies the program, equal attention is given to the development of report writing, oral reporting and group process skills.
Needlestick Injury Tips January 24, 2008
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- Take appropriate precautions whenever undertaking any invasive procedure, or where exposure to blood or other bodily fluids is possible.
- Report any needlestick injury to occupational health department immediately and take their advice.
- It is unlawful to test blood for infectious disease without appropriate consent, unless it is in the patient’s interests to do so.
- Where the patient’s consent is not available, through incapacity or death, consent can be sought from a nominated qualifying relative.
- When considering whether to approach a relative for consent, consideration must be given to the potential consequences of obtaining a positive result and what the wishes of the deceased patient might have been.
Source: http://www.medicalprotection.org
Medical Memory Cards: Learning Games for Nursing Students January 23, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , 1 comment so farViki Chaudrue is a clinical instructor for nursing students; she’s the one who takes would-be nurses into a hospital setting for the very first time. With 24 years experience as an RN, the last 10 of them in an Emergency Room, Viki has a great deal of knowledge to impart. Invigorated by the enthusiasm and idealism of her students, Viki is known for her charisma and is highly regarded by her peers.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) January 22, 2008
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What do Nurse Anesthetists do?
Working closely with other healthcare professionals such as surgeons, dentists, podiatrists, and anesthesiologists, a CRNA takes care of a patient’s anesthesia needs before, during and after surgery or the delivery of a baby by:
- Performing a physical assessment
- Participating in preoperative teaching
- Preparing for anesthetic management
- Administering anesthesia to keep the patient pain free
- Maintaining anesthesia intraoperatively
- Overseeing recovery from anesthesia
- Following the patient’s postoperative course from recovery room to patient care unit
Nurse Anesthetists stay with their patients for the entire procedure, constantly monitoring every important body function and individually modifying the anesthetic to ensure maximum safety and comfort. CRNAs administer approximately 65% of the 26 million anesthetics given to patients in the
Rheumatology Nurse Mentorship Program January 21, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentThe Rheumatology Nurses Society (RNS) working in collaboration with The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing (IJHN), the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) and Gullapalli & Associates, LLC (G&A), has developed the Rheumatology Nurse Mentorship Program, a year-long, interactive educational initiative that seeks to reinforce the role of rheumatology nurses to improve patient care and outcomes.
Ambulatory Care Nursing Conference To Focus On Leadership and Technology Innovations January 18, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentNurses who work in ambulatory care and health technology settings are constantly challenged by advances in practice and technology. To help them stay up-to-date, the
The conference, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, is designed for RNs, LPNs, LVNs, administrators, clinicians, directors, managers, educators, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists. It is also perfect for nurses who practice in military settings and for those seeking to hone their leadership skills.
The nation’s top experts will speak on a broad range of topics, from effective leadership and management techniques to new treatments for diseases. Attendees will earn continuing education credits, attend special events, network with colleagues and meet with vendors in the exhibit hall.
The complete registration brochure and full details about the conference are available at http://www.aaacn.org.
Registered Nurse Opportunities January 17, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , 1 comment so farThere is an increasing number of aging baby boomers that need medical care, but with a third of the aging nursing workforce preparing to retire and not enough nurses to replace them, this means that predictions of a nursing shortage are coming true. The US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) projects a shortage of 213,500 registered nurses in 2010. By 2020, that number is expected to grow to a staggering 800,000 unfilled nursing jobs.
