Five Reasons to Become a Nurse Today

Posted on July 10, 2012 by admin

If you’re thinking of becoming a nurse, now is the time. The healthcare industry needs qualified professionals to fill a number of positions, both clinical and managerial. Hospitals, private practices, specialty clinics, nursing homes, and many other facilities are experiencing nursing shortages at alarming rates. But chances are you already know this. The national media has been publicizing the nursing shortage for almost a decade. And as a result, the number of nursing education programs has increased, making it more convenient to become an RN.

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10 Most Unusual Jobs You Can Get With a Nursing Degree

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

We’ve all heard of nurses that work in hospitals, doctor’s offices, etc. But what may not be so well known is that these are not the only avenues for those with a nursing degree. There are loads of patients and many areas where qualified nurses can find work. And if you think you’ve heard of every nursing job worth hearing, there might be some news below.

If still doubtful, check out these 10 unusual jobs you can get with a nursing degree. They include everything from advanced duties in the operating room to the legal aspects of medicine and other types of nursing jobs. Continue reading →

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Top 34 Blogs for Live-In and Home Care Nurses

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin

The demand for live-in and home care nurses is on the rise. As the baby boomer generation gets older, the need for live-in and home care nurses is higher than ever before and family members are ready to pay to keep their loved ones in good care. Cultivating a clientele or landing one regular client can be difficult for a live-in or home care nurse, but these blogs and websites show you have to stand out from others and create a caring relationship that will make patients feel taken care of and safe in your hands. Continue reading →

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Top 25 Twitter Feeds for Finding Nursing Jobs

Posted on May 30, 2011 by admin

Although demands for qualified nurses can be on the rise, it can be difficult to be matched up to the right position. Location of employment, type of nurse, type of employer desired, and more can all have different nurses working different jobs. And a read of the latest classified section of your local paper doesn’t cut it anymore these days. With the internet having an answer for just about everything, those with a Twitter account have cause to exhale.

Far more than just listening to the latest celebrity rant, Twitter can be used for everything from breaking news to connecting with a new job contact. To help in a career search, we have gathered the below top 25 Twitter feeds for finding nurse jobs. Whether just looking to see what’s out there to finding specialty jobs in your area, there is something for just about everyone. Continue reading →

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20 Cool Uses for Twitter in Health and Medicine

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Linda

Twitter is a great social networking tool, but you also can use it for social advocacy. For instance, you can find health and wellness experts on Twitter who can help you find a path to a healthier lifestyle. Or, you can learn more about a specific disease and about the medicine or preventive care to treat or avoid that disease. This list of twenty cool uses for Twitter is a great tool for anyone who is interested in health care, and with each idea or disease, you’ll learn about several Twitter users who can help you learn more… Continue reading →

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Top 50 Web Resources for RNs

Posted on April 24, 2011 by admin

If you are interested in becoming a Registered Nurse, one of the things you need to know is where you can go for information and for help. Thanks to technology, you can get access to pretty much any information you would like online. The Internet offers access to medical libraries and informational sites, as well as to case studies that can help you learn. It is also possible to find sample care plans online.

You can also meet other nurses and health care professionals online. Professional organizations and nursing social communities can be a great way to connect with others. You can get support, and you can ask questions of your peers. If you are looking for some helpful web resources, here are 50 to consider: Continue reading →

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25 Useful Blackberry Apps for Nurses

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

Most nurses want to do their best to help patients. In many cases, nurses spend a great deal of time with patients, helping them with their treatment plans, treating their problems, and helping out if problems arise. Many nurses have experience and savvy that make them quite useful, no matter the situation.

However, it can still help to have the references you need right at your fingertips. Thanks to technology and the rise of the smart phone, this is possible. Blackberry devices can help you get access to just what you need to better care for your patients as a nurse. Here are 25 Blackberry apps that are designed to help health care professionals:
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Top 25 Up and Coming Nutrition Blogs

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Linda

If you want to live a healthy lifestyle through nutritious foods, you might learn how to eat correctly through blogs offered by registered dietitians (RDs), companies that specialize in nutrition and other professionals. Within the past two years, many nutritionists have come online to offer their advice and recipes through blogs, and we’ve garnered 25 up-and-coming nutrition blogs in this list. The bloggers listed below created their sites in or after March, 2009, and each blog is listed by month of creation within 2009 or 2010. Continue reading →

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Top 50 eBooks for Nurses

Posted on December 4, 2010 by admin

Technology is making it increasingly easy to carry references around with us. Nurses are likely to find that they can use mobile devices and ereaders to keep up with the latest techniques and health news, as well as study and increase their knowledge. Being able to carry a medical library around with you is a great advantage for a nurse, since it provides you with a handy reference in a variety of situations. Student nurses can also benefit by being able to use ebooks as study aids when they have a few minutes, or when they are commuting to and from school. If you are looking for a way to improve your knowledge, and to find a quick reference when you need it, here are 50 great ebooks for nurses: Continue reading →

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Top 10 Most Influential Nursing Professors

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Linda

The path to becoming a Registered Nurse doesn’t need to end with an RN degree. The RN can forge forward to gain new credentials, new focuses for research and the ability to gain influence and achievements through nursing education and beyond. The following top 10 most influential nursing professors are just a handful of representatives for the nursing education field. They influence students and their peers in their research focuses and achievements. As a student, you might seek out their knowledge by attending the schools where they teach or by reading about their work to learn more about your own nursing focus — which may include teaching. Continue reading →

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