Nursing Students are Wanted… AND NEEDED!
Although the immediate shortage of nurses in this country has abated somewhat over the last year or two, the longer term prognosis is that the anticipated shortage for them is expected to be as critical as ever over the next decade and onward. This in mind, it seems equally as critical that steps are made to somehow help to account for the nursing needs of the countries population moving forward.
WHAT A PAIN IN THE NECK!
Chronic or acute pain are problems that have plagued man from the start of time. Our forefathers had some interesting remedies for pain which included leeches, potions and even drilling into people’s skulls. As recently as the 1950s, there were many interesting and sometimes smelly concoctions that momma always said worked. I wonder how many of you are old enough to remember the old Mustard Plaster? Now there was a pain treatment! In fact, we have always sought to treat pain in ways that were both efficient and effective and caused no problems either for the prescriber or the patient.
Living & Nursing: Your Guide to Great Places to Live and Work
Living & Nursing in Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas is comprised of several cities and towns that have gradually grown together to form a truly impressive metro area with a population approaching a half million. Each city has its own unique personality and style.
Living & Nursing in Jackson, Mississippi
Jacksonians are justifiably proud of their famous Southern hospitality and quality of life. The Greater Jackson Metro area, located within the crossroads of I-55 and I-20, boasts a spectacular diversity of performing arts among other charms.
Living & Nursing in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa may surprise you. Once a booming oil market, Tulsa has developed into a modern, technologically-sophisticated venue for new business and residents alike.Tulsa has been named one of “America’s Most Livable Communities” and ranked by Forbes.com as one of the top “Best Cities for Jobs.”
Living & Nursing in Albuquerque, New Mexico
It’s going to take a while to learn to spell it, but on the other hand, you’re going to fall in love with this place immediately! Albuquerque, Duke City, ABQ or just Q—call it what you will, this is one amazing city, a great place to live and a great place to practice!
Living & Nursing in Minneapolis-St. Paul
Combining the bustle of a big city with the intimacy of neighborhood life, Minneapolis―St. Paul is a metro area full of contrasts and unexpected combinations.
Living and Nursing in Nebraska
Nebraskans know the good life. Strong communities of hard-working individuals, a dedication to a clean and safe environment, tremendous opportunities for prosperity found in a quality educational system and solid economic conditions are what make
Living & Nursing in Washington State
Washington State has it all—beautiful landscapes featuring wonderful extremes. From the majestic, towering volcanoes to the small coastal islands and the rainforests in between, Washington offers a truly unique living experience for the adventurous few and the brave at heart.
Living & Nursing in Seattle, Washington
More than just coffee, the Space Needle, Bill Gates, Jimmy Hendrix, grunge rock or Eddie Bauer-Seattle is a fantastic place to live and practice.
Living & Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio
It’s easy to call Cleveland home because there is so much to offer young nurses just beginning their careers – or “veteran” nurses making career moves to a better position.
Living & Nursing in Dayton, Ohio
Innovation and invention are hallmarks of Dayton, Ohio. It’s no wonder that Dayton is home to such a thriving information technology community. If working within a highly-educated job force excites you, and you enjoy a solution-oriented environment, Dayton is certainly the place.
Current Features
The PASSING STANDARD for the NCLEX®-RN Examination to be Raised
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Inc. (NCSBN) voted on Dec. 10, 2009, to raise the passing standard for the NCLEX-RN Examination (the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses). The new passing standard is -0.16 logits on the NCLEX-RN logistic scale, 0.05 logits higher than the previous standard of -0.21. The new passing standard will take effect on April 1, 2010, in conjunction with the 2010 NCLEX-RN Test Plan.
Codependency, Self Care, Nursing Code of Ethics and Professional Boundaries
I spend a lot of my time meeting and talking with nurses who are in crisis mode. The issues that bring nurses into my office often arise from lack of self care resulting in stress, anxiety, untreated depression and addiction. The stories have similar themes: relationships with alcoholics or abusive individuals, stress in job situations, caretaking of co-workers and family, the pressure of being the sole provider and sleep deprivation.
The Art & Science of Crafts: Treatment of Physical and Cognitive Disabilities
Almost without exception nurses and occupational therapists will work in the same settings sharing patient populations. In this article an occupational therapy student shares insights with nursing students regarding the benefits of crafts in the treatment of patients with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Exit Exams: From a Regulatory Perspective
While exit examinations can be valuable assessment tools for all types of nursing programs, they must be used prudently. Using them to evaluate students’ readiness for taking the NCLEX-RN and to design individualized remediation programs for those who need them is a win-win situation for both the students and nursing program.
