This guest article was contributed by Catherine Santos who frequently writes about Nursing education like CRNA Schools. When choosing the right nursing career path to follow, one must consider several things. The individual must first be passionate about the job duties of the selected occupation. The candidate must also be willing to put forth the time and effort to obtain the proper training for the position. In addition, the salary must match the individual’s personal desires. CRNA is one of many nursing jobs a person seeking a career in nursing can pursue. Making a decision to enter this field requires a close look at all aspects of the position. What…
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Stop the Bullying Now — Stand up for Nurses and Patients
photo from Flickr Have you heard about the plight of Amanda Trujillo, an RN who was fired by Banner health in Arizona for educating a patient in the process of obtaining informed consent? The physician threw a well documented tantrum because the patient decided against the procedure after being educated. The physician demanded the nurse be fired and he has filed a complaint against the RN with the AZ Board of Nursing. This keeps her from being hired anywhere else in AZ. Listen to this interview and read more about this case. You can also sign a petition for the AZ BRN to remove the “under investigation” status from Amanda’s…
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Defuse Stress: An Insider’s Review of Stress and Burnout in Nurses
A guest post by Katie Beland… Nurses experience a high level of stress throughout the work day. Information passes from client, receptionist, nurse, doctor and insurance companies in a fast-paced, technologically advanced atmosphere within minutes of check-in. As a nursing professional, you must engage clients with respect and compassion. Stress can interfere with your relationships with patients and damage the image of your medical institution if you cannot control your reactions. Dangers of Burnout Stress can cause burnout, (also referred to as caregiver fatigue) a condition caused by exhaustion, prolonged stress and a collapse of mental capacity. Burnout makes you think differently, skip steps in completing tasks and make mistakes…
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A First Aid Kit is a MUST
One of the things about being a nurse is that it’s not a nine-to-five job you can leave behind at the office. You’re a nurse 24/7. And many times you’re called upon by family and friends for advice and assistance with their medical issues. Just remember you aren’t to diagnose or prescribe. And then there are the times when you’re depended upon to provide First Aid or to be the team’s nurse or the scouting troop’s nurse, etc. For this you really need to carry your own First Aid Kit. Trust me, don’t rely on the team or group to provide one. If they do, you’re lucky. However, I always…
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Online RN to BSN Program Waives Application Fee
I received this information yesterday… From now until February 20, 2012, Linfield College is waiving their $100 online RN to BSN degree application fee. Here’s a blurb about their programs…. Linfield’s Adult Degree Program offers adults the opportunity to earn bachelor’s degrees and certificates online. This program offers six accredited online degree programs, including the recently added marketing degree, in addition to three accredited certificate programs. Linfield also offers three hybrid format programs, combining online courses with in-classroom instruction. Linfield College has been offering online courses for more than ten years, with many of the instructors being involved in the early design of online education. The online format offers the…