It is an intricate situation… Most states or local administrative regions do not have enough funds to check up and monitor all those who need medical treatment, especially those suffering from chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma. So what if a pharmaceutical companies puts up the funds to have qualified nurses visit doctors’ offices to […]
Nurses have always been at the front lines of the “healthcare battle field” more so than anybody else. They are the ones in close touch with patients and their families. They are the ones who are holding the pulse of the healthcare system on a day to day basis. Thus it is also natural that […]
Nurses work hard yet most of the time they are also painfully aware that working hard in itself is not enough to communicate well with other actors within the healthcare system plus patients and their families, to avoid errors, administer the right medication and save lives. A major obstacle to providing better care is the […]
Staffing ratio debates have been going on for a number of years now. States like California have already ratified such ratios but without adding any real teeth to the law. Massachusetts has been battling for more than a year trying to get legislation passed. So what are the issues, how does it impact nurses and […]
The National Council State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) convened an Invitational Forum today to collaborate with more than a dozen organizations.The purpose, to discuss the role that state boards of nursing play in the regulation of nursing education. The NCSBN was armed with studies and research to address issues with nursing education at both the […]
Having attended the National Council State Board of Nursing annual convention this month, I was once again reminded of the divisiveness of the nursing profession and the importance for us, at all levels of practice, to come together with a united voice. I know that it seems an impossible task, but I am a true […]
I once thought that travel nursing was something I could never do. I suppose there is no rational reason why I had come to that conclusion, but after my family had grown and left the home, I realized I had more time on my hands. Frankly, I was getting bored and wanted to spice things […]
Just as certain secrets can help you write a dynamic cover letter, there are also key strategies for sending email cover letters. Here are those strategies. Know the rules of a dynamic cover letter. Before you even think of sending an email cover letter, first make sure you understand all the rules and guidelines for […]
Connecticut’s struggle to find multiple solutions to its crippling nurse shortage is worth keeping an eye on It’s official – after Alaska, Connecticut has the worse nurse shortage problem in the nation, according to a study released by Connecticut Hospital Association back in April. Currently there are 23,500 nurses in the state, 6,000 short of […]
Nursing is one of the most exciting and in-demand jobs in America today. In terms of the variety of career options it offers, it’s second to no other profession. Here are some of the subject areas in which a nurse can specialize today: JOB AGENCY NURSES sign up with a nurse staffing agency and work […]
