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By Debra Wood, RN, contributor
A commitment to delivering quality care,
opportunities for professional development
and a friendly environment dedicated to
people represent some of the qualities
nurses and leaders at hospitals near the top
of Modern Healthcare's 2012
Best Places to Work in Healthcare list
attribute for their high ranking.
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FULL STORY
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By Megan M. Krischke, contributor
Nearly every work environment has
stressors, difficult interpersonal dynamics
and office
politics, and in health
care these issues are often intensified
because of the life-and-death nature of the
work. It is important for nurses to be aware
of the dynamics in their environment and to
learn how to handle tense situations
productively while avoiding unnecessary
drama.
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By Megan M. Krischke, contributor
Along with all of nature's
beautiful fall colors on display this
October, most of us have been seeing a lot
of pink around us, as well. The
reason, of course, is Breast Cancer
Awareness Month, which has everyone from
professional athletes to Girl Scouts
sporting the lively color.
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By Christina Orlovsky Page, contributor
Health information technology (HIT)
has changed dramatically in recent years,
due in part to HRSA's five-year, $1.5
million grant to fund the Health Information
Technology Scholars Project (HITS). After
involving dozens of nursing schools, the
program is set to come to a close, and
leaders discuss what they've learned and how
technology and nursing education will
forever be intertwined.
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RN.com Announces New CNA Continuing
Education Designation
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RN.com is proud to announce that it is now
recognized by the California Department of
Public Health as an approved provider of
continuing education for Certified Nursing
Assistants (CNAs)! RN.com offers more than
20 courses for CNAs and is certified
throughout the U.S. and abroad. Topics range
from Infection Prevention to
Helping Seniors Fight Depression,
with many more scheduled for release in
2013. This designation further demonstrates
RN.com's commitment to excellence in
continuing education.
Visit
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more information and to see a list of
current Certified Nursing
Assistance continuing education courses.
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