In the days of long ago, the interaction between the interviewer and the candidate was designed to see whether the candidate could impress the interviewer with their technical knowledge first and foremost. It placed the candidate’s competencies against a very […]
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Healthcare services for pediatric patients are complex and these very young and very ill patients often experience frequent transitions across care providers with poor coordination, leading to increased hospitalization. There are available instruments for determining severity of illness and patient
The Nabholz Charitable Foundation has awarded a $500,000 donation to the nursing and occupation program at the University of Central Arkansas. Chairman of the Nabholz Corporation, Charles Nabholz, states that the foundation’s donation is a way for Nabholz to give
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The nursing industry is in a significant state of transition. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the nursing industry is expected to grow far faster than the average occupation through 2022. Compounded by an aging population, implementation
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Kaiser Permanente nurses in Los Angeles began a 7 day strike to protest the inadequate wage increases and staff ratios proposed by the hospital. Approximately 95% of nurses, or 1,200 RNs, are participating in the walkout. In July of 2015,
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Last week, Florida lawmakers passed a new bill to make Florida the final state in the union to grant Advanced Practice Registered Nurses the authority to prescribe controlled drugs to patients. Independent prescribing, or prescriptive authority, does not require collaboration with a
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Nurses with more education or an interest in working with older patients or a willingness to work in certain regions of the country are more likely to benefit from 2016 employment trends, experts say. Not only do nurses belong to
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Maybe you’ve taken time off from nursing to raise your family, or you’re seeking a new challenge after working for years on a specific hospital unit. As you begin to look at your options in the job market, one of
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The dynamic nursing field now has over 200 sub-specialties, and is adding more daily. Which one will you choose? It’s not easy to decide on a niche to settle in for the long-term, especially when you factor in your evolving
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No one likes to admit they made a mistake. Whether you mouthed off to a coworker, got caught sneaking in late, failed a huge exam, or got passed over for the promotion everyone thought you were made for, it’s tough
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