http://mrg.bz/WEcJyN Hope you will all have a wonderful Thanksgiving this Thursday. And a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate as your special days overlap with Thanksgiving. The holiday season will be in full bloom in a few short days. Remember, we nurses work in a highly stressful profession and when we add in the stress of the holidays and the typical overachiever personality of nurses there can be some explosive results. Stop and enjoy the moment. Smell the pine cones and the candles and enjoy the times you have with loved ones. Make memories and give them your undivided attention as much as possible. Happy Holidays!!!!
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Nurses Be Kind to Yourself
I have always said and will repeat it again: nursing is one of the most rewarding careers, but it is also one of the most challenging; both physically and emotionally. Therefore it is essential for nurses as the premiere level of caregivers to set the bar high to take care of you! Nurses are the worst at taking care of themselves so it’s time to once again nag and encourage you to try again to make you a priority. Nurses be kind to yourself and set a good example for your patients, their loved ones and caregivers. Always make sure your body mechanics are correct and if they aren’t STOP…
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Top Career Tips for Nurses
The healthcare sector is in constant demand for nurses and it is one of the only sectors that is showing a constant demand for qualified personnel. Nursing is one of the areas where countless students are taking up studies and looking to begin their nursing careers. Understanding the job market and taking the right steps in your area of study will help you secure your nursing career. These are some tips you can use if you are planning to pursue a career in nursing. Educational Qualifications Obviously the first step in securing your nursing career is examining your educational qualifications. There are different educational qualifications required to become a nurse;…
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Have You Had Your Mammogram?
October is Breast Cancer Month and as such is an easy way to remind women to have their annual mammogram. Some prefer to schedule in their birthday month, or have some other way of remembering. What ever your choice, please be sure to schedule it and remind the other women in your life to have one as well. The National Breast Cancer Foundation offers an abundance of information and resources such as educational materials about monthly self examination and how to find sources for those who need financial assistance with mammography. image: http://pinkforoctober.org/badges.html
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Career Advancement Opportunities for Medical Assistants
When considering nursing as a career, you might want to look at a few other healthcare career options and advancement opportunities for comparison. Here’s a great post from Sandra Mills. ~ Kathy You already know that you want to be a medical assistant, or maybe you’ve already been in the industry for a few years. Medical assistant schools can offer a rewarding career for life, but some professionals want to go above and beyond the call of duty. Maybe you’re considering specializing in a specific field or taking your education to the next level. Medical assisting is a fantastic career in and of itself, but what happens when you want…