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Nurse Job Fair in New York

May 7, 2013 · 1 Comment

Guthrie Healthcare System will be hosting a job fair for experienced nurses this month of May. Calling all experienced nurse who wants to join the growth and expansion of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Nurse Managers will be on-site to answer questions and Guthrie is offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for select positions. Plus, any experienced nurse who attends the job fair will be entered to win an Apple iPad. What: Elmira Nursing Job Fair When: Thursday, May 21, 2013 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Where: Elmira Holiday Inn 760 East Water Street Elmira, NY 14901 For more details call: 570-887-4906 or... [Read more...]

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NCLEX Test Center Locations

October 12, 2011 · 1 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...]

CASES

Diabetes Mellitus Case Study

May 15, 2012 · 53 Comments

INTRODUCTION: Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced, so that glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body. Symptoms include frequent urination, lethargy, excessive thirst, and hunger. The treatment includes changes in diet, oral medications, and in some cases, daily injections of insulin. The most common form of diabetes is Type II, It is sometimes called age-onset or adult-onset diabetes, and this form of diabetes occurs most often in people who are overweight and who... [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]

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June 2013 Nurses Licensure Examination Room Assignments

INSTRUCTIONS: Examinees should report before 6:30 in the morning every examination day. LATE EXAMINEES WILL NOT BE ADMITTED. Bring the following: Notice of Admission (NOA), Official Receipt, pencils no. 1 or 2, black ball pens, metered-stamped window mailing envelope, long brown and long plastic envelopes. CELLULAR PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC GADGETS... [Read more...]

National Nurses Week 2013

Theme: Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care National Nurses Week, established by the American Nurses Association to honor the contributions of registered nurses across the nation is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Highlights... [Read more...]

Nurse Practitioners in Alabama can now Prescribe Certain Drugs

Alabama Senate passes bill to allow nurse practitioners, operating under the supervision of a collaborating physician to prescribe certain painkillers, antibiotics and other medicines. According to the sponsor of the bill Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, this would expand access to health care in some areas. The nurse practitioners act as a first option for... [Read more...]

Water Exercise for a Healthier Spine

There is a wide variety of treatments for spinal problems. However, one of the most intriguing methods is performing exercises in a pool. This is known as a water therapy exercise program. With this therapy, all the treatments are performed in the pool which are all designed to promote relief from low back pain or neck pain. In addition, it also is... [Read more...]

“Pinay Nurse” in trouble for Facebook photos with corpse

Geneva, Switzerland – A nurse in Switzerland is under criminal investigation after posting pictures of herself on Facebook sitting next to the corpse of an old woman. According to the Swiss national nurses’ federation, they were “shocked and saddened” by the actions of the nurse from the eastern city of Saint Gallen. In a string... [Read more...]

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