In the US there are a number of nursing organizations to which you may find it beneficial to belong. These organizations are many and varied, some at state level, some at national level, and some that even allow you to have international membership. Although not all nurses belong to a nursing organization of some kind, it is generally considered a good idea to have membership with at least one. Types Of Nursing Organizations State Professional … [Read more...]
Top 6 Highest Paying Nursing Careers
What many people do not realize is that there are a number of nursing careers within the profession that you could choose to specialize in. This is ideal for nurses who have developed a specific love for an area of nursing and who would like to focus more intensely on nursing in that area. Many of these specialties may more than others and the top highest paying nursing careers are undisputed. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist The average … [Read more...]
All About Health Promotion
Health promotion is linked strongly to public health, expect in health promotion the main aim is to educate the defined community on the illness and diseases that it is likely to face as well as on how to prevent such illnesses and diseases and how to go about dealing with those illnesses and diseases should they in fact arise in that community. To become a public health official who specializes in health awareness, education, and promotion, a … [Read more...]
Facts About Family Centered Care
In this day and age it is important to remember that we do not need to restrict our thinking to the old ways of doing things. Instead we can focus on the new methods that are emerging and consider whether or not those methods are ideal for the situation. Older methods are not always better methods in all situations. An example of a new method of patient care that has an important place in this world is family centered care. What Is Family … [Read more...]
How To Deal With Patient Phobias
As a nurse you will come up against a number of difficulties in your job that you will not have been taught about in your training. One of these difficulties involves dealing with patient phobias. When a patient has a phobia it can make treating that patient extremely difficult. Consequently you may find that you need to improvise and develop patient-specific techniques so that you will be able to treat that patient in a way that will not make … [Read more...]
How To Deal With Patients Who Have A Phobia For Needles And Injections
Being a nurse can be difficult as it is, but the job is made even harder when you have to deal with patients who are afraid of needles and injections. This is a very common situation that you will find yourself in. In addition it is not only children who suffer from this phobia. Adults can also be completely immobilized by their fear of needles. As a nurse you need to know how to handle this situation when it arises. What Is A Phobia For Needles … [Read more...]
Facts About International LPN Sponsorship
There are a number of nurses working overseas who are interested in international LPN sponsorship that will allow them to work in the US. Generally speaking this sponsorship is often only available to nurses who already have an RN qualification, but if you are already at LPN level you will have the opportunity to work towards a position where you will be able to enter the US. Several organizations offer international LPN sponsorship to students … [Read more...]
10 Tips On Dealing With Difficult Colleagues In The Workplace As A Nurse
As a nurse you will, like anyone else in any other profession, encounter difficult colleagues from time to time. Dealing with difficult colleagues can be a challenge but if you are able to handle the situation well it will reflect well on your character. Nurses in particular often complain about difficult doctors who do not treat them well. Several tips and ideas exist to help nurses cope in situations like these. Tip 1: Talk The most important … [Read more...]
How To Take Care Of Yourself As A Nurse
What a lot of nurses do not seem to realize is that nurse personal care is just as important as patient care. The idea behind this is that you will not be able to care for your patients to the best of your ability if you are not also caring for yourself. This is a service job, and service jobs have a high rate of burnout that you need to avoid. Tips On Keeping Yourself Well Keeping well refers to your medical as well as your emotional well … [Read more...]
10 Tips On Choosing The Nursing Speciality Best Suited For You
Once you are an RN you do not need to stop there. There are a number of nursing specialties that you could choose to specialize in that bring with them advanced career opportunities and salaries. Choosing your nursing speciality can be a daunting task with so many to choose from, but it is not a decision to be rushed into as it will inform the rest of your nursing career. 1: Consider Your Interests Your specialty should align with your … [Read more...]