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Dec 5, 2014 | 11:00 am
What if you could show your patriotism and love of the country in a different way? Consider the option of becoming a military nurse. This allows you to excel in your profession by changing the scenery and opening up yourself to new challenges and responsibilities. The military employs many nurses at various levels, and may actually place you in an international setting. While the scenery is certainly exotic, you will be relying on your basic training. The Job Description A military nurse knows how to treat wounds, administer medication and perform other methods of treatment for patients, serving ultimately as... Read more...
Dec 5, 2014 | 10:00 am
What Special Qualifications are needed to become a Neonatal Nurse? Neonatal nurses are nurse practitioners and are required by law to pass the appropriate state board of licensure in any state they practice. Along with becoming a registered nurse, a Masters in Nursing is mandatory. In some states, there may be additional conditions to satisfy in order to receive their licensing as a neonatal nurse. Neonatal resuscitation (NRP) is essential, as are BLS and EEG interpretation. A neonatal nurse must have excellent critical care skills, be a good communicator and able to provide emotional support and relevant information to the... Read more...
Dec 5, 2014 | 9:00 am
An OB nurse works in obstetrics, which is care for women who experiencing issues with pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum depression. While some nurses also pursue GYN or gynecology, some choose to focus on obstetrics. The two fields are related as they both deal with the reproductive system. The job involves helping adult women as well as teenage girls. Gynecology is actually the newer study, as it resulted as a subfield of obstetrics, with focus on illness and sexual organs. Midwives are health science professional nurses, while the doctor is called the obstetrician. As an OB/GYN nurse, your responsibilities are to... Read more...
Dec 5, 2014 | 8:00 am
The occupational health nurse (OHN) has a special position, and it’s oftentimes not in the traditional medical facility. An OHN works with employers and employees, with the duty of observing and assessing the status of workers. Many jobs are hazardous, either because of risks or contagions. These nurses use their education and work experience in prevention planning as well as recognizing symptoms indicative of a problem. Occupational Health Nurse Duties Usually, the OHN works with company owners to create health plans and safety protocols that are in the interest of the company. However, this is far from standard protocol, because... Read more...
Dec 4, 2014 | 12:00 pm
If you want a unique challenge then turn your focus towards oncology, the profession involved with cancer diagnosis and treatment. This is a job that pays well and always in demand. Some sources such as All Nursing Schools states that nurses can expect to make $65,470 a year on average and the field is expected to increase over the next decade. The primary reason being that baby boomers are aging and the over-55 category are the most commonly diagnosed cancer patients. This makes the demand for skilled and dedicated oncology nurses to make a difference in a profession that really... Read more...
Dec 4, 2014 | 11:00 am
Working as a pediatric nurse comes with special perks and responsibilities. If you love working with children then you are a natural fit for this profession. However, the fact that you do work with children requires that you show special sensitivity to minors and their families who are undoubtedly very concerned about symptoms, treatment and solutions. You are not a doctor, but once a child’s health is in question, everyone in the facility had better be an expert! It’s a natural reaction that parents might have. A Pediatric Nurse’s Job Duties A nurse’s job duties are always limited, but those... Read more...
Dec 4, 2014 | 10:00 am
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a trauma nurse? By now, you know the job description and may have seen nurses depicted in the media. However, until you actually live the life of a nurse working in a trauma unit, you will never fully understand the experience. It’s best to talk to some nurses who are actively working in such an environment to gauge what the job is like and what pressure you will be up against. What is Expected of You Trauma nurses are expected to work in a state-of-emergency environment, and usually... Read more...
Dec 4, 2014 | 9:00 am
A hospice nurse will perform many traditional nursing tasks such as assessing, observing, recording, and working closely with doctors, administering medicines and providing emotional support. A hospice nurse has a particularly hard job because from the onset of seeing a patient they know that the patient they will care for is terminally ill. Their job is to make and keep that patient as comfortable and pain free as possible in their final weeks or days. It requires in exceptional temperament with great compassion and caring, patience and resolve. A hospice nurse will work closely with other hospice team members to... Read more...
Dec 4, 2014 | 8:00 am
Nurses who chose to specialize as a pediatric nurse can be employed in a wide variety of settings, including doctor’s offices, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), pediatric oncology, pediatric surgery or a variety of specialty hospitals and facilities. New nurses may find it very hard to enter this specialty directly after graduation; however, internships and special integration programs can increase their chances of being hired. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a nurse who chooses to specialize has to go through additional training. Pediatrics would concentrate on child development, child psychology and other related education. The median salary for... Read more...
Dec 3, 2014 | 11:00 am
Radiology nurses work with all facets of technological imagery of medicine such as MRI, ultrasounds, CT scans, X-rays, mammography and so on. Their duties and skills do not end in just imagery and X-rays. A radiology nurse must have a high level of knowledge, expertise and independence. They treat a wide variety of patients with diverse needs and sometimes information may be limited at the time. The knowledge has to be vast and strong. On the site Working Nurse, in an article titled “Assisting with Diagnostics and Interventional Procedures,” Ronald Gore, RN of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Department of... Read more...
