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Dec 7, 2014 | 11:00 am
Medical Software Usefulness Thanks to medical software, the jobs of both doctors and nurses have become much more comfortable throughout the years. Medical software is used to produce faster, more comfortable and less tiring work in the treatment of the patients. Information, as well as manners of technologically advanced treatment has become much more mobile and easy to use. The three types of medical software, which define the contemporary comforts in the process of doctors performing their duties are: PEPID Professional Nursing Suite, Skyscape Nursing Constellation All-in-One Nursing Solution and Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (22nd Edition). PEPID The PEPID Professional... Read more...
Dec 7, 2014 | 10:00 am
X-Rays have become an invaluable part of the medical treatment of a patient in modern medicine and it is applicable in many critical/important medical conditions. The X-Ray is frequently used with a liquid called contrast medium. It is injected prior to the use of an X-Ray and it shows up clearly in the photo, which is of great use to the doctors when they are making crucial decision using the technology. Here is a detailed report on the application of an X-Ray. Bones The main principle X-Rays technology uses in the treatment of bones is the fact that they are... Read more...
Dec 7, 2014 | 9:00 am
The main duties of a school nurse include the close collaboration with the administrators of the school, the generation of a comfortable and appropriate teaching environment that can satisfy the students and allow them to learn, eat, work and communicate with fellow students and teachers in a comfortable and safe way. School Health Care Naturally, the most important of all school nurse responsibilities is to tend to any students or staff within the boundaries of the school that require medical assistance. In addition, the nurse has to make sure that everybody in the school has knowledge in some basic healthcare... Read more...
Dec 7, 2014 | 8:00 am
What Does it Take to Become a Critical Care Nurse? As a specialized field, critical care nursing is a fairly recent development. With continuing advances in medical knowledge and a vast assortment of new technologies, patient care has become extremely complex, creating a necessity for concentrated studies and skills in individualized aspects of care giving. Critical care nursing has become one of these specialized fields of knowledge. You do not need an advanced degree in nursing to enter the field of critical care, although it requires licensing, either at the LPN or RN level. You will also be required to... Read more...
Dec 6, 2014 | 12:00 pm
What Does a Geriatric Nurse Need to Know? There are many problems associated with the natural aging process. As we grow older, we develop chronic health issues, such as diabetes II, high blood pressure, incontinence, and mental diseases that affect cognitive abilities and memory. Geriatric nurses need to be able to assess and understand health issues as they occur and discuss with their patients any concerns they may have, such as frequent falls, and changes in sleep patterns or sexual issues. The geriatric nurse organizes the patient’s medication and explains and recommends adjustments to the medication to ensure effective treatment.... Read more...
Dec 6, 2014 | 11:00 am
Who Qualifies for Hospice Care? Hospice is given to patients who are reaching the end of life and have chosen to die at home. Although hospice care is generally associated with the elderly, people with incurable diseases approaching the final stages may also seek hospice care. Once the domain of hospitals, there is a growing trend for choosing to die at home. It’s not always a welcome decision for the loved ones of a dying patient. “A lot of people still view hospice as giving up and letting the disease win,” states hospice nurse, Jill Campbell. The thought of a... Read more...
Dec 6, 2014 | 10:00 am
How Old is the Profession of Military Nursing? Military nursing has been around as long as there has been a military. With the first wounded on the battlefront, was the immediate realization that soldiers would fight longer and better if they knew there was medical assistance for their wounds. Prior to 1901, however, nurses for the US military were either paid civilians or contracted volunteers. The military nurse became a permanent part of the military when the US Army began appointing civilian nurses into the Army Nurse Corps. The navy followed through in 1908 with their own nursing corps division.... Read more...
Dec 6, 2014 | 9:00 am
What are the Difference Between a Nurse Practitioner and a RN? A nurse practitioner plays a unique role in the nursing profession. To become one, you must first go through the years of formal education and training required of a registered nurse. You must then continue your education with the completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing. A nurse practitioner may work independent of a physician, formulating a diagnosis based on the patient’s complaints and prior history, performing examinations and ordering lab tests or X-rays to complete a diagnosis. Where does a Nurse Practitioner Work? Nurse practitioners work in a... Read more...
Dec 6, 2014 | 8:00 am
Geriatric nursing is a field specializing in the treatment of seniors. As the baby boomer generation ages, this is becoming a far more pressing issue in medicine. It is not only a present issue, but also one concerned with the distant future. It is estimated by the U.S. Census that by the year 2050, 88 million people will be over the age of 65, indeed Generation X, the generation following the baby boomer post World War II population. Furthermore, it is estimated that only one percent of nurses are certified specifically in gerontology care. This is good news for people... Read more...
Dec 5, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Have you ever thought about advancing in the nursing profession beyond the standard and what is expected of you? You don’t have to train to be a doctor just to enjoy a certain level of authority and independence in the nursing profession. You can pursue the position of nurse practitioner. An NP position is a job for a nurse that wants greater autonomy and privileges within a medical facility. While these nurses have nurse training, they also provide other specialty services, similar to those of a doctor. They can order and interpret certain diagnostic tests, treat specific chronic conditions and... Read more...
