There is no denying the need for medical books. They offer a wealth of information and teach us valuable skills. However, there are times when the last thing we want to do is read a text book. For enjoyment, many nurses turn to medical fiction for enjoyment. I recently had the opportunity to interview Nurse Jamie Davis and … [Read more...] about Becoming a Medical Fiction Author – Nurse Jamie Davis Shares His Story
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Super Cute Nurse Cakes from Pinterest
There any many celebrations and occasions that justify having an awesome cake. There are also some awesome nurse cakes if you do some looking. Here are a few reasons why a nurse cake is needed: Getting accepted into Nursing School Graduating from Nursing School Getting your first nursing job Getting a promotion … [Read more...] about Super Cute Nurse Cakes from Pinterest
Is the Littmann Electronic Stethoscope better than other stethoscopes?
If you want to get better at auscultation and enjoy the convenience of documenting the sounds auscultated by transferring them to a computer using cutting-edge Bluetooth tech, look no further than Littman electronic stethoscopes. Digital stethoscopes have been here for quite some time now. As advanced instruments that are … [Read more...] about Is the Littmann Electronic Stethoscope better than other stethoscopes?
Best Littmann Stethoscopes
So you are a nursing practitioner and you are torn about which stethoscope to buy. Used by a great number of proud doctors, nurses and medical professionals around the world, Littman stethoscopes offer terrific acoustic response, exceptional value, and superior results overall. Best Littmann Stethoscopes In this roundup, … [Read more...] about Best Littmann Stethoscopes
7 Vital Tips for Avoiding Back Injury as a Nurse
The nursing profession requires a ton of heavy lifting – figuratively and literally. Unfortunately, this means those who practice it tend to be prone to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), such as back injuries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that, as of December 2014, nursing assistants have some of the … [Read more...] about 7 Vital Tips for Avoiding Back Injury as a Nurse
How to Make a Glove Christmas Tree
I've been seeing Christmas trees made out of gloves for years but have yet to see a single "How to Make a Glove Christmas Tree" guide. So I decided to make one myself. Hey! After you make your glove Christmas tree why not decorate it with nurse Christmas ornaments? Nurses are creative individuals. You have to be to do the … [Read more...] about How to Make a Glove Christmas Tree
Heart Rate and 3 Other Medical Tests You Can Do At Home
Your ability to perform medical tests with equipment you have on hand may mean the difference between finding a potentially life threatening ailment before it becomes a real problem. It could help identify some symptoms if a doctor isn’t present, and give you an idea of someone’s state of health. Whenever possible, you should … [Read more...] about Heart Rate and 3 Other Medical Tests You Can Do At Home
Care Beyond Treatment
Guest Blogger: Jenna To the lay person, a nurse's job may seem pretty simple: Nurses provide care for patients. But the word "care" is a bit complicated. In a medical sense, it means to tend to needed procedures, carry out instructions from physicians, and do the clinical things that are required for an ill or injured … [Read more...] about Care Beyond Treatment
Ever Considered Being an Egg Donor? Hear Lisa’s Story
Guest Blogger: Jenna Many women struggle with various infertility issues and treatments. Some of these women use donor eggs, fertilized and implanted through IVF, to help carry successful pregnancies to term. Donor eggs are growing in popularity, but very little is said about the women who contribute these donations. Most egg … [Read more...] about Ever Considered Being an Egg Donor? Hear Lisa’s Story
Network Scanning Makes Electronic Medical Records Work
Meaningful Use has pushed healthcare organizations to jump on the bandwagon and implement robust electronic medical records. This is an excellent push towards completely digitizing a patient’s medical record and allowing information to easily accessible, shared, and oh, yes, meaningful. However, there will always be information … [Read more...] about Network Scanning Makes Electronic Medical Records Work
Career Options and Outlook for Medical Assistants
Guest Blogger: Jenna If you are looking to change careers, consider that there are several opportunities within the medical field. For example, there is a very high demand for medical assistants, and this particular career path also provides ample opportunity for growth and advancement. What is a Medical … [Read more...] about Career Options and Outlook for Medical Assistants
5 Ways to Fund Your Nursing Business
This post will include finance options an ideas to fund a nursing business. Regardless of your reasons for wanting to start your own nursing business, one thing is for sure: you’re likely going to need to come up with funding to get it started. The amount of money you need will vary based on the type of business you want to … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Fund Your Nursing Business
Ethical Challenges Of A Health & Medical Advice Website
People increasingly turn to the internet for all their information needs, even medical ones. A number of respected medical sites provide information to users who seek answers about their physical symptoms or treatments for their illnesses daily. These sites are a great resource for those seeking medical information via the … [Read more...] about Ethical Challenges Of A Health & Medical Advice Website
4 Benefits to Working Locum Tenens
Guest Blogger: Eric Ethington According to a national survey conducted by Wakefield Research, almost one in four physicians are currently working or have worked as a locum tenens provider, taking advantage of the various benefits the practice alternative provides. What's more, the findings indicate three out of four physicians … [Read more...] about 4 Benefits to Working Locum Tenens
Have You Considered Caribbean Medical Schools?
Guest Blogger: Jenna Financial responsibility extends past just watching your everyday spending and nobody knows this better than college students. College is one of the biggest investments anyone will make in their lives and being responsible about it is vital if someone wants to get their degree with the least amount of debt … [Read more...] about Have You Considered Caribbean Medical Schools?
