No smart or decent nurse would think of doing such a thing.. yet these two RNs were arrested for it
If you were forced to choose one thing you should never, ever do, as a nurse, using your smartphone to snap pictures of patients’ private parts would probably be right up there in the list. If you would even come up with such a thought, that is. And yet it keeps happening! At least twice this last couple of months, a Registered Nurse made the news over exactly this. Last March, the media reported on the case of a 27-year-old former nurse...
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Nursing as a second career: older nurses prove it’s never too late
In 1955, blues and jazz legend Alberta Hunter decided to begin a second career as a nurse after reaching the pinnacle of a music and theater career spanning more than 4 decades. Yet, she was turned down when she first applied to the School of Practical Nursing at the Young Women’s Christian Association branch in Harlem. The director of the school told her that she was simply too old to become a nurse. Undaunted, she applied again, this time...
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As 2013 began, some experts declared that not only was the nursing shortage over but that it was a “myth” (See our February 2013 article: “Is the nursing shortage a myth?“) and a number of news outlets began reporting on just how difficult it was becoming for new nursing school graduates to find a job. However, as we enter 2014, it is clear that there is still a shortage of experienced nurses in some regions, that the demand for nurses...
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NursingJobs.us recently announced its Real Nurse Photo Contest: Are you a nurse? We are offering $100 in our nurse photo contest! Real portrayals of the nursing profession are few and far between and instead of settling for buying fake-looking models posing in Halloween nurse costumes for our stock photographs we at NursingJobs.us figured that we might as well try asking the many nurses who use our nursing job board to send us their own, real, photos and let us use them...
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Living and Working as a Nurse in Houston
Home of NASA’s Mission Control Center, Houston is also home to some of the best hospitals in the country. Some of the best nursing jobs in Houston can be found at the Methodist Hospital, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial-Hermann Texas Medical Center and TIRR Memorial Hermann, which are all well-rated by US News and World Report, and all have high-ranking specialties. Many Houston nursing jobs are in hospitals located on Portsmouth Street,...
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Why are so many kids allergic these days?
Earlier this year, the CDC published a major study on children and allergies. Read More...
OK, anyone else have thoughts on this?
We pretty much heard about that lady who got shot in DC. Post partum Depression/Psychosis, etc.... Read More...
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This Cat is tired. Gonna look for a quiet corner, and crash. :vulture: Read More...
MOre from the wonderful world of healthcare reform
So let's just say that I heard from a friend of mine who wrote to me on facebook yesterday. She... Read More...
Explore the Vibrant Spirit of Gallup as an LPN!
URGENT HIRING – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an exciting contract opportunity. This position is ideal for an experienced LPN looking for competitive compensation and a rewarding clinical assignment. Position...
Explore Canton: Night Shifts in Sterile Processing Adventure!
JOB DESCRIPTION Location: Canton, Georgia Job Type: Travel Contract Contract Length: 13 Weeks Shift: Nights Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours/Week OT: Daily OT after 24 hours and weekly OT after 40 hours Call: No Floating: Optional Position Overview We are...
Registered Nurse (RN) - Utilization Management
Matrix Providers is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) Utilization Management to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Fairfield, CA. Employment Status: Full Time Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid...
Experience Nightlife in Everett as a Respiratory Therapist
Join our dedicated team in Everett as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and take your career to new heights! This travel contract position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced environment, earning an estimated gross salary of $2,522 per week. As a member of our...
Adventure Awaits: Psychiatric Nursing in Iowa's Heart
Job Description – Psych RN | Council Bluffs, IA | Night Shift Staffing Medical USA is seeking an experienced Psychiatric RN for a contract opportunity in Council Bluffs, Iowa, working in a behavioral health setting serving adult and pediatric patients. Position Details: Specialty: Psych RN...