Wow where did the month of May go?!! It was one full of celebrations: NursesWeek, Mother’s Day and graduations. Time flies when you’re having fun – that’s for certain. I hope you all had memorable times this month as well. As we head right into June, the celebrating continues with more graduations and Father’s Day. And summer will be upon us. Hope the good times continue for you. Speaking of graduations… I had the honor recently of attending and speaking at a grad event at Santa Monica College. It was a fabulous event, and would have been something my own nursing class of many years ago could have appreciated and…
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The Nurse and the NFL Player
By Jenna Knight, Excite Education Recent salary surveys show that the estimated annual increase in the salaries of nurses and NFL players is the same. This might come as a surprise to many. However, the nursing sector has gained importance and recognition over the years, both in professional as well as academic circles. Many young students are now opting for a degree in nursing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This has helped the country meet the ever-increasing demand for nurses in the healthcare sector. Now that nurse salaries have increased, the chances of growing professionally have also increased. Many across the country and the world at large admire national…
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Double Celebration Today!
As Nurses Week comes to an end, we celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. We also celebrate Mother’s Day this year. So Happy Nurses Week and Happy Mother’s Day!!
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Happy Nurses Day!
Happy Nurses Day! Celebrate being a nurse and making a difference in someone’s life everyday!
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Make a Difference for Nurses During Nurses Week
On Nurses Day, Monday, May 6, we begin the week long celebration of Nurses Week 2013. There are many ways to honor nurses. One way would be to support legislation that would help elevate the nursing profession by establishing an office of the National Nurse for Public Health which would bring attention to the nursing profession and provide national leadership in the health care community to meet the needs of the public. ” There is overwhelming evidence supporting the critical need to boost health promotion and prevention efforts as well as answer the public demand for increased leadership in nursing. HR 485 will bring forth the significant and trusted voice…