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Defining the Roles of Advanced Practice Nursing  Information about Advanced Practice Nursing and the different roles that will fit in for every individual who wants to pursue further their career in nursing. Each one has the choice to make one´s nursing practice meaningful, exciting, and worthwhile. The Pros and Cons of Digital Charting  Digital charting can be very challenging to most staff. Learning new icons and format in patient charting can be tedious and time consuming.But a good knowledge and application of time management is important so one can spend more time with the patient at bedside. A Caring Nurse  A nurse caring for a patient creates a high frequency of caring energy that can promote healing. Baccalaureate Nursing Education Revised  AACN announced last February 2007 the revision of the Baccalaureate Nursing Program to meet the growing Health Care Insdustry and to prepare nurses for the 21st century. DRG's versus Healthcare  DRG's versus Healthcare, The impact of DRG's on Healthcare. Fall Risk and Prevention  Assessment and protocols for protecting your patient from falls. Getting Ahead to a New Direction  Some tips for those who are planning to change nursing jobs. Hand Sanitizing Foam  A quick overview of how using hand foam can reduce infection. Hazing Issues for Nurses - Don´t Eat Your Young  Everyone knows at least one nurse who believes it is his/her duty to harass new grads. Unfortunately, this behavior not only hurts fledgling nurses, but also the profession of nursing. So, Don’t Eat Your Young! Head to Toe Assessment  How to do an efficient head to toe assessment. Is any anybody there? I Need A Nurse!  Is nursing shortage real? This has been discussed numerous times in the health care industry. Is aging workforce the only causeof nursing shortage? Let's find out.. Job Hunting for Nurses  Are you looking for a way to remain in nursing and still balance your work and family life? If so, it may be time for you to go job hunting. Here are some useful tips on finding nursing positions that are “outside the box.” Mandated Uniforms  Thoughts on mandated uniforms for nurses. National Health Care Reform  Facts and resources to help the professional shape the legislation and debate on National Health Care Reform. NIght Shift Challenges  Working the night shift is a challenge. It involves balancing personal needs, work, and a quality sleep. Learn more what is like to work the night shift and some strategies to over come fatigue and chronic sleep loss. Nursing, A Great Choice for a Career Path  An author´s insight about the nursing profession. She shares her first experience as a registered nurse in a non-traditional setting. This enriching and fulfilling professional experience will lead you to a different level of functionality and rationalization. Only Two Years of College  How two years of school can lead to a rewarding career in nursing. Patient Identifiers  The Joint Commission requires two patient identifiers to prevent medication errors. People Who Need People-Give Thanks on Thanksgiving Day  This is to give thanks to everyone and to greet you all a Happy Thanksgiving Day. Political Activities for Nurses - Get Involved  Interested in the legislative process but unsure of how to affect change in nursing practice and the health care system? It’s easy! Just Get Involved... Reflections on Professional Excellence  The concept of excellence is the motivation to become the best of everything. Excellence is the condition of excelling, surpassing goodness, virtue or merit.Are you in pursuit of excellence? Resumes for Nurses  While most nurses are great at caring for patients, many cringe at the thought of creating or updating a resume. So, here are some tips to get you started… RNC or BC, A New Distinction for Nurses  Description about new initals added to registered nurse (RN) title designating additional accomplishment in nursing. SBAR Communication Tool  Examples of how to use the SBAR communication tool. Staffing, Unions, and Some Thoughts  Thoughts on how non-unionized nurses can protect themselves from unsafe staffing ratios and policies. The Future of Nursing  The future of nursing. Where are we going? What leads us to Nursing?  Essay on the paths that may lead to nursing as a career and the challenge of the next generation. Why Should I Document Education?  A summary of why documenation of education is important to your profession and what needs to be included.
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