Retention of Staff is One of the Biggest Challenges for Nurses Nursing is one of the most versatile professions, and yet if you ask a disgruntled nurse why s/he is thinking about leaving nursing instead of changing specialties, the answer will more than likely be that s/he feels stuck. In the midst of a severe [...]
Nursing School Admission Requirements
August 26, 2008 By
Nursing School Admission Requirements Many nursing programs require an essay on why you want to become a nurse as part of their admission requirements. Each of the requirements is scored or carries a weight which, when combined with the other requirements, will determine whether or not you get into the program, get put on the [...]
Joint Commission Certification and The Partnership of Two Industry Leaders
August 22, 2008 By
Welcome to the first edition of truNews, an online column dedicated to keeping you in the know about one of the most competitive firms in the healthcare staffing industry, trustaff! As one of top 500 fastest growing companies in the country today, trustaff is constantly improving to offer the best service and positions to our [...]
Cross Country TravCorps
August 15, 2008 By
Experience. Commitment. Results. That’s what Cross Country TravCorps can offer you. We are the largest, most experienced travel staffing brand in the nation. We got that way by being as committed to you as you are to your patients. That means you’ll have our personal attention from the minute you apply. We’ll help you find [...]
Are You Ready for an Online Course?
August 13, 2008 By
Are you ready for an online course? Online education is a popular alternative to traditional learning. In some instances, a few on-campus sessions are required for various reasons such as an orientation, exams, or labs. For the most part, however, online programs are conducted strictly online. This affords students from all over the country or [...]
Patient Safety Threatened by Unprofessional Behavior
August 11, 2008 By
Patient Safety Threatened by Unprofessional Behavior JCAHO (Joint Commission) has issued a Sentinel Alert based on findings that rude behavior undermines patient safety. The alert is an effort to change attitudes and promote safety by educating all health care professionals about the consequences and effects of their behavior with other health care professionals and with [...]
Writing For Ultimate Nurse
August 6, 2008 By
Thank you for your interest in writing for UltimateNurse.Com! I have to be honest I am a bit overwhelmed by the number of responses we have received so far. We have had over 750 responses to date. We are accepting submissions on just about any topic relative to the field of nursing however due to [...]
How Medicare Reimbursement Changes Affect Nurses
August 4, 2008 By
How Medicare Reimbursement Changes Affect Nurses In August, 2007, CMS, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, instituted reimbursement rules known as a “do-not-pay list” for which they will no longer pay hospitals for extra care fees involving several preventable conditions. On October 1, 2008, that list will expand to include two additional conditions. The [...]