Barack Obama’s victory in the U.S. presidential election makes it very difficult for the Republicans to eliminate or make significant adjustments to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The Affordable Care Act is scheduled to be fully implemented in 2014. So how will it affect allied health care jobs? There are a variety of thoughts on the issue. According to a recent report from the Auburn Citizen in New York, U.S. Representative Anne Marie Buerkle believes a recent decision of a local hospital to lay off 25 workers can be directly attributed to the reduced Medicare reimbursements caused by the Affordable Care Act. Other experts believe Medicare payment…
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Working Holidays is Routine for Nurses
Photo by morguefile.com/mconnors In the past couple of weeks there has been such a fuss about retailers opening on Thanksgiving Day. I have to admit, the number of people appalled that anyone would ask someone to WORK on the holiday made me chuckle. I feel for them, but then, as all nurses know — health care doesn’t take holidays ever!! All nurses work more than their fair share of holidays all year round. In fact, during holiday seasons things can get even more hectic and stressful than usual. There can be a rush to discharge patients –right now, and then there are the “regulars” who seem to find their way…
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Best States for Nursing Job Opportunities
Nursing is already an in-demand career field, and the need for nurses is projected to increase further in the coming years. The U.S. Department of Health predicts 400,000 new nurses will be needed by 2015 just to cover the void left by retirees. That number jumps to more than 700,000 nurses needed by 2020. This projected growth makes nursing one of the career paths with the most expansive job opportunities. The 2010-2020 Employment Projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts registered nursing will have a higher number of new jobs than any other industry with a 26% growth expected. The BLS is a great place to start…
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Hurricane Sandy Wreaks Havoc
Nurses and doctors are always among the heroes of any disaster, and Hurricane Sandy is certainly no exception. With 2 major hospitals in NYC being evacuated, can you even imagine the intensity of the situation?! Kudos to all who have been a part of this and helped transition patients as quickly as possible!!! I have family and close friends in the very heart of the devastation from the Jersey Shore to NYC and am so grateful that they are safe!!! My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to all who have endured this massive storm and face the long and expensive rebuilding. Be safe!! Beware of scams. photo from :…