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Dec 3, 2014 | 10:00 am
A rehabilitation nurse helps patients regain physical mobility after a serious injury and helps them, with not only physical, but also mental disabilities. They provide direct care and counseling to people who suffer from physical and mental disabilities along with chronic illnesses or substance abuse problems. They might work in hospitals, provide home health care, work in clinics, outpatient facilities or substance abuse treatment centers. Their work is demanding both physically and mentally and they deal with all types of patients from young to old. Some rehabilitation nurses might volunteer to help veterans who have conditions that they could otherwise... Read more...
Dec 3, 2014 | 9:00 am
A research nurse is a scientist who conducts research that improves the field for nursing. These scientist design studies analyze data and report their findings. These nurses make discoveries that directly impact the lives of both patients and medical staff. Some of us may have volunteered for a clinical study in which we were in direct contact with a research nurse. This is a setting where people with certain conditions sign up for a clinical research trial, where patients would get a placebo and others would get a different medicine and all facets of the research are then documented. Patients... Read more...
Dec 3, 2014 | 8:00 am
What is a transplant nurse and what do they do? A transplant nurse will help patients donate and received organs and prepare living donors for transplant procedures and inform them of any risks. They are involved in the care from beginning to the end. They will care for the patients as well as assist the medical team in surgery work, post-operative care and monitor patients after the transplant for any complications such as organ rejection, infections and so on. Salary According to DegreeFinders, it is said that the median salary is around $62,000 per year. It goes on to say... Read more...
Dec 2, 2014 | 12:00 pm
There are those nurses who are perfectly content working in the offices or hospitals where they started for years and grow as they go. There are those who want a little more. They want to see different places. They want to do a little traveling and meet new people and learn new things. For some, being a travel nurse is the perfect way to add some excitement and adventure to their lives. On Traveling Nursing, in an article titled “A Day in the Life of a Travel Nurse,” Thomas Couturier, RN, BSN, CCRN, ICU, says, “I thought it was the... Read more...
Dec 2, 2014 | 11:00 am
Whether new to travel nursing or a seasoned professional, it is good to brush up on the job interview preparation. Confidence, flexibility and a positive and professional demeanor are all major factors in a successful interview. Travel nurse interviews are typically phone interviews. This means you should have your phone by your side at all times. Be sure to answer it every time it rings. Your caller ID may not show who is actually calling. If you do happen to miss the call you have probably lessened your chances of getting the job. Be sure if you do miss the... Read more...
Dec 2, 2014 | 10:00 am
A critical care nurse is one of the most challenging and exhausting careers you can ever attempt, even among all the other career paths you’ve heard about. While you may have a general idea of what happens in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit), you will never truly appreciate a hard working nurse’s efforts until you live through the chaos yourself. The Job Description Critical care nurses work with patients who are in critical condition, whether this is in the Emergency Department or the Intensive Care Unit. Daily tasks include providing assessments of critical conditions, conducting therapy, and advocating for their... Read more...
Dec 2, 2014 | 9:00 am
What Google Glass is All About Electronic devices that enhance the qualities of instant communications just keep getting more amazing. From e-mail to social platforms, digital imaging to voice applications, we live in a virtual world, sending electronically the events of our everyday lives. Google has recently added to the conveniences of mobile technology that includes smart phones, tablets and laptops, with a wearable computer that allows the user to record and transmit information through voice activation. Worn in the same manner as a pair of glasses, the device is mounted just above the eye. Through simple voice commands, it... Read more...
Dec 2, 2014 | 8:00 am
Nurses see a multitude of emergencies daily. Sometimes it is just hard to see, but when a nurse has to involve themselves in patient care of those people, it can become even more difficult for them. Nurses Dealing with Death A nurse who works in a burn center might deal with a family who lost their home to a devastating fire. What if that family had seven children and only one survived and the healthcare team is now diligently working to save that child’s life that has burns over 70% of her body? No matter how hard they work, the... Read more...
Dec 1, 2014 | 12:00 pm
One can only imagine how many times a popular actor or actress has to give the line, “I’m not really a nurse, I just play one on TV.” Indeed, it is hard to separate an actor’s face from the fictional “reality” we are asked to accept for dramatic purposes. We fall in love with the character over time and whenever we realize that no, Nurse Espinosa or Houlihan don’t actually save people, and it is a bit of a mind bender. Nevertheless, their art lives on and actually does help the nursing profession, by humanizing real people and depicting their... Read more...
Dec 1, 2014 | 11:00 am
Every profession has its share of great and inspiring quotes. You don’t have to look far to see some great pearls of wisdom specifically pertaining to the nursing profession. Here are 7 inspirational quotes that only get better each time you read them. “Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon.” – Dag Hammarskjold, Diplomat This is very true, as doctors are always on-call and do not have the time to give a patient constant attention. On the other hand, it is a nurse’s job to be an advocate for... Read more...
