“Doctor” Title For Nurses?
Some doctors are concerned about nurses with Ph.D’s calling themselves “doctor,” for reasons ranging from money to worries that patients will become confused.
Nursing Side-Steps Unemployment Crisis
There’s no denying that the economic struggles in the U.S. have made it difficult for some professionals to find work, and that the U.S. unemployment rate remains high. Despite these trends, careers in the medical field continue to be highly regarded for their stability and long-term demand. Registered nurses are an excellent example of how […]
A Nurse Agency Can Be a Valuable Resource
Nurse agencies can help in many ways, from offering insight into the profession to helping you negotiate the best possible job terms.
Nurse Licensure Compact 101
Nurse Licensure Compacts allow nurses who live in one participating state to practice nursing in another participating state without needing to get a new license for that state.
Debt Default Could Impact Health Care
If the debt ceiling is not raised, there are likely to be serious consequences for health care.
Dealing With Obesity In the U.S.
The obesity epidemic poses serious health risks to Americans, and presents unique challenges to healthcare professionals.
Employers Offering On-site Clinics
In an effort to curb rising health care costs, major employers across the country are opening their own health centers where doctors and nurses provide medical care to their workers. This cost cutting strategy has been adopted by dozens of companies; usually large employers that are self-insured and pay their own medical claims. Walt Disney […]
Thanks To a Navy Nurse
When U.S. Navy and other military personnel are deployed overseas they can thank Immunization Nurse Specialist Stephen W. Dolak, BSN, BSEd, RN for protecting them against vaccine-preventable diseases. His initiatives have dramatically improved the immunization program at the U.S. Navy’s Fisher Branch Health Clinic and this has earned Stephen Dolak the American Nurses Association (ANA) […]
National Survey of Nurses
The Nurse Advocate Organization, NAO, conducted a national feedback survey of nurses and the results are interesting. The NAO’s primary mission is to support nurses in the work environment and act as an advocate with administrations. The survey had a total of ten questions relating to various areas such as, staffing shortages, department heads and […]
The Workload is The Striking Point
The union that represents registered nurses at both Tufts Medical Center in Boston and Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester notified both health care providers that it plans a one-day strike on May 6th to emphasize the nurses’ demand for higher staffing levels. The nurses threatening to strike at Tufts Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital […]