Reflections at the AWHONN Convention - Nursing
The Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) just held the annual convention in Baltimore Maryland from June 24-28, 2006. This year's theme was The opening session was spectacular especially the presentation of flags ... [... more]
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Sweet talk... have some chocolates - Nursing
Chocolates are everywhere this time of the year. Contrary to its popular demand, chocolate is known to make us fat, have more pimples on our face and is a junk food. Is this evidenced-based or traditional belief? Americans spent about 5 billion ... [... more]
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RNC or BC, A New Distinction for Nurses - Nursing
More registered nurses are getting certified in their specialty areas and can attach the letter C after the RN title. In our society today, the public is more involved and informed about their nursing care. They are more rights savvy. Press Ganey ... [... more]
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Why become a certified RN? - Nursing
There is a new buzzword in town. The Magnet status accreditation and recognition for nursing excellence has influenced health care facilities and encouraged nurses to be certified. Since the 1970's, the development of certification examinations ... [... more]
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The Oncology Nursing Society - Nursing
The Oncology Nursing Society is a national organization of more than 30,000 registered nurses and other healthcare professionals dedicated to excellence in the field of Oncology. The Oncology Nursing Societys' vision is to lead the transformation ... [... more]
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Joke: Things you don't want to hear during surgery - Nursing
Oops! Hey, has anyone ever survived from 500 ml of this stuff before? Ya know, there's big money in kidneys ... and this guy's got two of 'em ... Could you stop that thing from beating; it's throwing off my concentration. That's cool. Now can you ... [... more]
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Outcome Management
Old and new nurses alike have their own preferences where to work, what is convenient and what is suitable for the family needs? More companies, healthcare facilities are inviting more nurses to join their group. Job training is now offered for ... [... more]
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Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Requisites Part II - Nursing
The purpose of Dorothea Orem's Self Care Model is to allow individuals and their families to maintain control of their healthcare. Self-care is ongoing through out the continuum of life and is forever evolving. Self-care Deficit is the key to ... [... more]
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Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Requisites - Nursing
Dorothea Orem explains Universal Self-Care Requisites as all the things that are need by individuals, at all stages of life, to be able to care for ones self. Orem uses the self-care requisites as a basis for assessment the nursing process. To ... [... more]
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Thanksgiving Day.
In the United States, it is always celebrated every third Thursday in November. This always brings back memories during the time that the first settlers came to America and became friendly with the natives of this land. That is symbolic for what ... [... more]
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Vestibular Disorders - Nursing
It is estimated that over 90 million people have suffered from a balance disorder at one time in there life. It is hard to come up with the exact number because symptoms are very subjective, which makes diagnosis difficult. There is little known ... [... more]
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Nursing Profession - Nursing
Nursing is as old as the need is for those who will dedicate their time to taking care of the infirm and dying. As a calling, the roots of nursing go far back into antiquity. Florence Nightingale was the proverbial nurse extraordinaire, who ... [... more]
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