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Nov 30, 2014 | 12:00 pm
The Demographics of Chronic Care The greatest concern facing the nursing 2014 medical profession is an aging population that will continue to dominate the field of chronic care services for at least the next twenty years. As people grow older, they develop a number of chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. They acquire nutritional deficiencies, such as an inability to absorb calcium, a lack of Vitamin C or D, hormonal imbalances and cell abnormalcies, resulting in inflammations of the joints or bone diseases such as osteoporosis and Paget’s disease. The chances for mental diseases such as Alzheimer’s... Read more...
Nov 30, 2014 | 11:00 am
Are you engaging with the medical community that you belong to as best as you can? Recent studies showed that about fifty percent of social media followers confirmed that the possibility for them to purchase products or obtain services is higher if the business that offers interacts with them on a popular social media platform that is dedicated for a specific community or line of profession. For example, as a nurse, it is important for you to join social groups or organizations dedicated for nurses and other individuals who are in the same field. Nursing in social groups and organizations... Read more...
Nov 30, 2014 | 10:00 am
You wouldn’t think that TV and the movies would be a good venue to learn life lessons…especially in the nursing profession, considering how many of these characters are, well, shall we say “overly dramatic?” They have to be…otherwise, why are they on the big screen? However, just because fictional nurses may be over the top on occasion doesn’t mean they are incompetent. Some of your most important nursing lessons may come from the likes of these characters. Enemy nurses quickly become your friends There may very well be some cat fighting, misunderstandings, and bad blood between you and the senior... Read more...
Nov 30, 2014 | 9:00 am
A charge nurse is in charge of the management and operations of a hospital department or the entire facility. Charge Nurses usually performs regular nursing duties that include overall patient care and a myriad of administrative tasks. Charge nurses can be Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses, and one of the many requirements to become a charge nurse is to have many years of nursing experience. What You Do Pursuing a career in the health care industry as a charge nurse is one of the most in demand professions today. However, since this particular field in health care is multi-faceted,... Read more...
Nov 30, 2014 | 8:00 am
As the increasing demand for qualified nurses and professional healthcare provider continue to rise, nursing has become one of the most popular career choices especially for those who are looking to start a profession where there is a high rate of professional growth and a wide range of career opportunity after graduation. There is a wide host of varying reasons why Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs is fast becoming the highest in demand nursing course in the state and these include high job opportunity and stability, high salary, and various opportunities for advancing their careers. As the demand for nursing... Read more...
Nov 29, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Finally, deciding to set up your own private practice in the medical sector is an exciting endeavor that demands careful preparation, so you are fully equipped when you eventually open your business to one of your first patients. Despite the fact that majority of private medical practitioners have the intellectual capability and professional experience to engage in their own private medical practice, not all are business minded with enough hindsight about the myriad of business risks involved in opening your own private practice. The Advantages and Challenges It is no secret that starting your own private practice is usually one... Read more...
Nov 29, 2014 | 11:00 am
Culinary community colleges represent an excellent opportunity for students to pursue their passion for the culinary arts. Because they receive funding from public grants, their tuition rates are kept significantly lower than most traditional four-year universities. Community colleges serve a dual purpose in their community, providing a cost-effective starting point for students pursuing four year degrees, and supporting vocational studies for those in the community that are looking to focus on a trade or art in order to support themselves. As the cost of education skyrockets in the United States, students and their families should seriously consider spending at least... Read more...
Nov 29, 2014 | 10:00 am
A number of up to date dental procedures can help people restore the healthy condition of their teeth as well as provide restoration for those with misshapen teeth, missing or cracked tooth, crooked teeth, in need of a crown, and other treatment and services not included in general dental practice. For those who have suffered long enough from embarrassment due to misshapen teeth or experienced unbearable pain due to cavity and infection, many patients highly recommend this office as they can certainly provide them with a solution. Common Services Apart from the typical tooth extraction, among the common dental services offered... Read more...
Nov 29, 2014 | 9:00 am
While a plethora of different forces are transforming the face of modern day healthcare, a person could dispute that practically nothing will alter the way care giving in contemporary healthcare environment is practiced over the latest developments in technology. Without a doubt, technological innovation is modifying the world at high pace and nowhere is this much more apparent than in health care settings. There is a myriad of emerging technologies that can change the nursing practice and for these, there are also new and different skill sets that nurses will need to improve and acquire in order to use and... Read more...
Nov 29, 2014 | 8:00 am
Why Become an RN? The general pitch for becoming a registered nurse relies on two main factors; the ability to complete courses toward a degree in nursing while still working part-time in the field, and the high demand for nurses that will continue to grow throughout the next twenty years. There is no doubt that these are strong motivating factors. Our economy has been shaky, with students hesitant to apply for loans without a guarantee they’ll find jobs afterward that will justify the expense they put into higher education. However, economics and the chance to enter the job market within... Read more...
