Nurses, Patients March On CIGNA Forum January 16, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentThe march which is to take place on January 16th 2008, in Chicago, was a result of the death of Nataline Sarkisyan on December 20, 2007, after a long battle against leukemia. Her tragic case has gained national attention because a potentially life-saving liver transplant was initially denied by her family’s insurer-CIGNA.
The National Nurses Organizing […]
Extended Shifts Makes Nurses Drive Home Drowsy January 15, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentA study, authored by Linda D. Scott, PhD, of Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Mich., shows that hospital staff nurses who work extended hours, work at night, struggle to remain awake at work, or obtain less sleep are more likely to experience a drowsy driving episode. Like many nurses out there, we […]
Pennsylvania’s Top RN Association Joins CNA/NNOC, Nation’s Largest Nurses’ Union January 14, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentThe Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP) is said to be joining the nation’s largest union of registered nurses, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (AFL-CIO), according to statements by leaders of both organizations.
PASNAP has roughly 5,100 members, which will form a combined CNA/NNOC, which will now represent more than 80,000 […]
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Ph.D. Program January 11, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentThe Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Ph.D. Program is designed to prepare nurse scientists to assume positions as nursing faculty members, leaders in the application of innovative technologies to nursing education and clinical care, executive leaders in health-care systems and scientists who contribute to the body of nursing knowledge through their research.
An example is the […]
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) New Study January 10, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentThis study highlights why we need more nurse educators:
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released preliminary survey data that show that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by 4.98 percent from 2006 to 2007. Though this marks the seventh consecutive year of enrollment growth, the rate at which nursing schools have been […]
California’s Historic RN-To-Patient Hospital Staffing Ratios Upgraded Again in 2008 January 9, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentCalifornia’s historic safe hospital staffing law, achieved through years of advocacy by the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, completes its phase-in period as ratios on several units were lowered on January 1, 2008 to meet state mandates for minimum safe care.
While in other states, nurses are demanding similar staffing laws as in California, it […]
Hospital Based Nursing Education Diploma Programs January 8, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , 6commentsAt one time, all “nursing schools” were affiliated with hospitals; although many fewer health facilities offer nursing education now, some still do. Students usually study at the facility under people who actually work there, graduating in two to three years with a diploma. Examples include the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences in Orlando, Florida […]
10 Reasons to Become a Nurse January 7, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentThinking about earning your RN or BSN in nursing? Here are 10 reasons why nursing makes a great career.
1. Nurses are in demand now, and will be even more in demand by 2020. In fact, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has projected a shortfall of 800,000 nurses by 2020. Think of the job […]
RN Median Annual Earnings January 5, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentLooking at the earnings statistics for registered nurses below, it is evident that registered nurses make a good living, and getting your Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) or Masters in Nursing (MSN) will significantly increase your earning potential beyond what is listed. Now that is an incentive I would say!
Median annual earnings of registered nurses were […]
Masters in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner January 3, 2008
Posted by Ellen - RN, BSN in : MyNurseDegree , add a commentThis intensive program often involves clinical experiences in collaboration with a local preceptor, and enables the nurse to function in an independent primary health care provider role addressing the full range of patient’s/client’s health problems and needs within an area of specialization. Most programs take two to three years to complete, and the average salary […]