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Advanced Degrees: Are They Worth It?
May 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Would you acquire $20,000 worth of debt to purchase a new car? Considering that price is about average for a new car, most of us would view the monthly payment as tolerable, even considering that same car will go down in value, and be practically run into the ground 10-15 years after purchase. Now, consider an advanced degree. One that costs $20,000. Would you commit as readily to that as you would to a car? [Read more...] Read More →
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Case Management Nurse
May 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Although registered nurses are trained to work in hospitals there are those who want to share their expertise and clinical knowledge by just working at home. A case manager nurse has more control on care of the patient and overall supervision than those who work at hospitals. These nurses focus on properly managing all areas of patient care. In addition they also see to it that they handle well the services needed for that certain case. This makes a nurse case manager one of the most important component in client care. With coordination from medical team working for the case, these professionals... [Read more...]
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NCLEX Test Center Locations
October 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Here is a complete list of NCLEX Pearsonvue Test Centers in the US (by state) and in other parts of the world. United States of America Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West... [Read more...]
CASE STUDY
Sickle Cell Anemia – Case Study
October 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Definition Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder on the beta chain of the hemoglobin resulting to abnormally shaped red blood cells. RBC’s assume a crescent or C-shape that decreases the cell’s life span and ability to function thereby, producing various complications. In some cases, these sickled cells may block the flow causing pain and organ damage. Incidence Equal male-female ratio Increase incidence in African Americans Etiology Autosomal recessive disorder Review of Related Anatomy and Physiology Red blood cells or erythrocytes carry oxygen to the different parts of the body.... [Read more...]
PERIOPERATIVE
Preoperative Medications
July 7, 2011 · 1 Comment
Overview One of the important events during the preoperative phase of the surgical experience is the administration of preoperative medications. Not only are anesthetics administered during this time, but so as drugs that minimizes respiratory tract secretions. Medicating the client pre-procedure to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation may also be necessary. Medication History Before discussing about the preoperative medications that are used the nurse should obtain a medication history. This eliminates the possible life-threatening effects of drug interactions and allergic reactions to certain... [Read the full story]
Nursing News & Blog
Can Herbs Help A Person Sleep?
A sufficient amount of a good night sleep improves mental health function, promotes rest and relaxation. What’s more is the feeling of renewed energy and rejuvenation the person feels when waking up. The recommended amount of sleep each night is eight hours. But Chinese medical practitioners believed that the ideal sleeping length for each person... [Read more...]
Surprising Headache Triggers
There are lots of items on what causes or which aggravates a headache episode. The list could go on from the foods one ate to not getting enough sleep. However, aside from these ‘commonly’ identified headache triggers there are other things that surprisingly brings about the same condition. Check out the list below. Weight. Yes, you got it right.... [Read more...]
Things to Know About Liposuction
Liposuction is nowadays the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the United Stated according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. People who undergo liposuction reach to about 400,000. The number of men going through the procedure is also considerably increasing. How does a Liposuction Work? In liposuction, the doctor removes the... [Read more...]
Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation
To quit on smoking is tough. The activity is a real challenge for someone especially those who started the habit during their adolescent years. Although this is a tough activity, it is actually one of best thing a person can do to his or her health. It is not a question how potentially hazardous this deadly habit is. Matter of fact, it tops the list... [Read more...]
Tips to Maintaining Foot Health
The foot is the marvel of human body that gets noticed only when it starts to break down. In the average lifetime of an individual, the equivalent walking distance of the feet reaches the distance walked when traveling the whole world twice. That’s quite a lot of work right? Hence, maintaining healthy feet is definitely critical to everyone. Maintaining... [Read more...]
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