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Dec 25, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Becoming an obstetric (OB) nurse is a career choice that is perfect for those who want to work with pregnant women and newborn infants. OB nurses specialize in the care of both and are often the driving force behind the well-oiled machine that is a hospital maternity ward. The job duties associated with an OB nursing position are centered around things like assisting an Obstetrician with childbirth, keeping the delivery room clean and organized, and educating new mothers on breastfeeding and infant care. Although most of the time, an OB nurse is involved with one of the happiest moments of... Read more...
Dec 25, 2014 | 11:00 am
For those looking for a unique take on a nursing specialty, becoming an occupational health nurse may be just the thing. An occupational health nurse (OHN) is a registered nurse who works with businesses to independently observe and assess worker health statuses (regarding job tasks and hazards). Occupational health nurses promote a safe work environment and are responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving employee health programs in an effort to promote a healthy workforce. The work environment for an occupational health nurse is slightly different than that of most traditional nursing jobs. Depending on the organization or business that hires... Read more...
Dec 25, 2014 | 10:00 am
Becoming a nurse is a career choice filled with endless possibilities regarding specialty areas and future job opportunities. Nurses have the ability to choose a career helping patients with specific types of illnesses such as cancer, mental illnesses, and more. Those who work strictly with cancer patients are known as oncology nurses and are responsible for monitoring the physical conditions of potential and current cancer patients and providing care when needed. Oncology nurses and nurse practitioners work with cancer patients of all ages as caregivers in an effort to diagnose and treat many forms of cancer currently available. In addition,... Read more...
Dec 25, 2014 | 9:00 am
One of the most challenging and rewarding nursing careers available today is that of a psychiatric (mental health) nurse. This area of specialty in the nursing field focuses on caring for people of all ages with mental illnesses or diseases. Psychiatric nurses are expected to understand how to effectively deal with issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, or dementia and do so with the right attitude along the way. Compassion and a large reservoir of patience are crucial to success in this field and those without the ability to provide both should look elsewhere for their nursing specialty.... Read more...
Dec 25, 2014 | 8:00 am
Of the many specialty areas a potential nurse may choose as a possible career path, one choice stands out just a little different from the rest. The role of a research nurse is one that is filled with the organization and implementation of various clinical research projects involving diagnoses, care, and treatment of various illnesses and injuries. The results of these research projects could impact the future care and treatment of a number of patients rather than the one-on-one patient experience most nurses face on a daily basis and must be done with extreme care and attention to detail. Research... Read more...
Dec 24, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Going to nursing school will help you cover all types of nursing, but it will only teach you the basics. If you want to learn more skills and find out what specialization suits you best, you need to follow one of the numerous nursing internships offered by nursing schools or by the hospitals. Usually, such an internship is hosted by a hospital to help you work hand in hand with the registered nurse. During these internships, you will learn about conflict resolution and time management, besides many other nursing tips and tricks. They normally take place during summer vacation between... Read more...
Dec 24, 2014 | 11:00 am
In the microscopic world of blood and tissue, every good tool available is used to make the medical lab technician’s life as easy as possible. This job is stressful and there is little room for error. With all the high technology and extreme equipment available, however, sometimes the simplest gadget makes a wonderful difference. Microscopic Slide Cell Counters When counting cells on a microscope slide, an old faithful cell counter has been around a long time. These helpful trinkets are usually the result of a frustrated lab technician who needed the right tools to make right assessment. And so, necessity... Read more...
Dec 24, 2014 | 10:00 am
Nursing has many areas of emphasis and specialties. One of these is critical care nursing. Critical care nursing, as the name implies, is fast paced and intensive. It is not for everybody. A critical care nurse will be working with those in need of intensive care. The Career Most Critical care nurses work in hospitals, but some can be in-flight nurses and a few outpatient facilities employ them. Your work as critical care nurse requires you to be proficient in many different areas, as you will see patients with a variety of intensive care needs. From AIDS patients to pregnant... Read more...
Dec 24, 2014 | 9:00 am
Echocardiogram is the study of the heart conducted with specialized sonography. It is different from the electrocardiogram because the echocardiograph is done in real time. The echocardiogram machine is named as such because it does just that; echoes the sounds and sights of the beating heart. The Echocardiography Machine and its Studies Echocardiogram studies are done in or very close to the cardiac catheterization lab. These departments are set up for stress tests, intense EKG monitoring, minimally invasive responses to cardiac arrests and extremely close to a specialized operating room in case the chest needs to be opened. A defibrillator... Read more...
Dec 24, 2014 | 8:00 am
A hemoglobinometer is a medical instrument that has a single purpose – to measure the hemoglobin content of the blood. Hemoglobin is a red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood. When working properly and at the correct levels, hemoglobin (Hb or Hgb) carries oxygen from respiratory organs to the rest of the body (using red blood cells) where it is released and becomes the energy known as metabolism. When hemoglobin levels are high or low, medical issues such as anemia may occur. A hemoglobinometer provides a way to conveniently measure hemoglobin levels. Since most hemoglobinometers are portable, doctors... Read more...
