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Outdoors fanatic
I work only weekends so that I can go long hikes in parks and on mountains. I have hiked the Rockies, PCT (Pacific Crest Trail), and the northern half of the AT (Applachian Trail). My state and national parks passes are quite worn when it comes for renewal....
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:03:48 AM PST
Jobs for BSN without RN
I have a BSN and recieved minors in business, legal studies, and social sciences, but I don't have any medical or nursing certifications. Does anyone have any good ideas jobs for me? Thank You.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:16:52 AM PST
New to travel nursing
Hi all. I am new to travel nursing and would appreciate any advice. I have been an LPN for 10+ years in LTC. Also, for the last 3 have worked on a locked alzheimer's unit. I'm finding it a little difficult to find travel agencies that use...
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Monday, August 25, 2008 8:05:36 AM PST
Myths in Healthcare
This is an article I came by that supports what believe and is supported by research from very respected sources. Its worth the read. I hope you find it as interesting as I did.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 2:52:11 AM PST
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RN Talk
What is the current state of nursing today? Find out the latest on and about nurses and nursing, and join the conversation about ratios, shortages and anything else involving nurses. E’Louise Ondash, RN, answers all of your questions and provides some insight.
It is in the nurse’s creed somewhere that we must be patient advocates, and in today’s world of slick and clever advertising, I think it’s a bit more of a challenge – for both nurses and consumers – to figure out who is selling the snake oil and why.
There are so many gimmicks nowadays to rope in the unsuspecting, and the scams are getting more sophisticated because the boomer generation is a
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published: 9/6/2008 9:09:00 AM Pacific Time
Nursing Diary
Come join the conversation as Glenna Murdock, RN, leads the talk about the latest in nursing. What are the newest trends in the industry? What issues are the hottest facing nurses today? Come find out for yourself.
I am a believer in Weight Watchers (WW). The food plan has evolved over the years and, while it has always been sensible, it is now flexible, easy to calculate and doable for a lifetime. For me, it all began with a big weight gain during a pregnancy. When I did not deliver the 60-pound baby I was counting on to make the pounds disappear, off I went to my first Weight Watchers meeting. Soon, I was
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published: 9/5/2008 8:04:00 PM Pacific Time
Ask the Expert
Ask questions, get answers and find out all you need to know about this fascinating career alternative for nurses. Shalon Weddington, RN, MSN, a former travel nurse and published author on the topic, answers your questions.
You’ll be surprised by how many travel nurses take their pets with them on the road. It is becoming more and more common, and travel nursing agencies are very accustomed to finding accommodations for nurses who bring their furry (or feathery) companions with them from one assignment to the next.
Be sure to tell your travel nursing agency about your pet companions before you take an assignment,
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published: 8/28/2008 3:02:00 PM Pacific Time
Campus Corner
Stephanie Thibeault, RN, BSN, answers questions, responds to comments and offers plenty of insight for student nurses on all things related to nursing school.
Many foreign-educated nurses have expressed their concerns about taking and passing the NCLEX. It is one shared by many internationally educated nurses who wish to immigrate to the U.S. The NCLEX exam is challenging on its own, but the language barrier creates additional difficulties for test takers. In 2007, only 53.3 percent of foreign-educated nurses passed the NCLEX-RN on the first attempt.
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published: 2/18/2008 2:17:00 PM Pacific Time