There are many people who are interested in entering the medical field for a career, and becoming an LPN is a popular choice, particular when you realize that you can start working even after just one year of training. Nonetheless, even with the touted nursing shortage, you can't just walk into an interview and think that that the job is yours. Hospitals, clinics and nursing homes are pretty selective and they make good use of an interview to … [Read more...]
Continuing Education Units And Becoming A Geriatric LPN
Now that you are an LPN you have the opportunity to specialize and become a geriatric LPN. This is a licensed practical nurse that specializes in caring for the elderly. Geriatric studies are also referred to as gerontology. There are a number of continuing education units, or CEU’s, which you can take if this is an area that you are interested in. How To Become A Geriatric LPN Becoming a geriatric LPN is sometimes considered to be even harder … [Read more...]
Facts On Being A Occupational Health Nurse
What Is An Occupational Health Nurse? An occupational nurse is a registered nurse, or RN, that has received additional training. This additional training qualifies him or her to work in the workplace setting observing the hazards that occur in these settings. In addition they aim to actively prevent such hazards from occurring and treat any injuries that occur as a result of any hazards observed or experienced in the work setting in which they … [Read more...]
Looking At Long Term Care Certification
If you are a long-term care nurse or an LVN/LPN looking to improve your qualifications, salary and job prospects, then long term care certification is definitely something that you should look into. LPN/LVN Certification in Long-Term Care, generally referred to as CLTC, is a comprehensive program that covers the entire lifespan of individuals considered elderly and/or chronically ill. The History Of Long Term Care Before we get into the why, … [Read more...]
Looking At Hospice And Palliative Nurses Association
About The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association is an association that aims to protect the interest of those nurses actively involved in palliative care and hospice settings. By advocating for their rights, representing their views at a national level, and providing them with the educational opportunities that they need to make the most of their careers, the association is an essential part of any successful hospice nurse’s career path. The … [Read more...]
California Chapter Of American Psychiatric Nurses Association
The California Chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, or APNACA as it is sometimes called, is a subdivision of a larger society aimed at ensuring that the needs of psychiatric nurses as well as of their patients are met in the most effective and efficient ways possible. This is achieved by offering a number of further education programs and a number of publications and benefits to members so that they are well equipped for facing … [Read more...]
Facts About The American Organization Of Nurse Executives
The American Organization of Nurse Executives, often referred to simply as AONE, is an organization that exists to provide for the needs of nurses who are in positions of management in health care and who effectively design, facilitate and manage care. It is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association and has been in existence since the year 1967. Through research, advocacy, educational opportunities and networking endeavors, the … [Read more...]
Looking At The American Association Of Nurse Attorneys
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys is one of the many nursing associations to which you can belong as a nurse. Clearly this is a highly specialized organization and you will need to have an interest in law as well as the ability and motivation to complete law school as this is a prerequisite for being an attorney of any kind. Once you have completed the necessary schooling you will be able to represent individuals and corporations in … [Read more...]
American Association Of Legal Nurse Consultants
About The American Association of Legal Nurse Practitioners, or NCAA as it is commonly called, is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to ensuring that the standards of the legal nurse consulting profession are kept high and that all of its members are represented and protected adequately at all times throughout their profession and membership. The following is the mission statement of the American Association of Legal Nurse … [Read more...]
American Association Of Diabetes Educators
Every subdivision in the health care profession must have its own organization or organizations. For individuals involved in education, specifically education about diabetes, the organization of choice is the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Membership with a professional organization benefits the industry as a whole as well as you at a personal level. In some instances employers prefer to hire individuals who do have membership of … [Read more...]