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Arizona Travel Nursing Jobs Have you always wanted to see the Grand Canyon? As a travel nurse in Arizona, you will have your chance to do just that. Gorgeous scenery and warm days coupled with cool nights makes Arizona the fastest growing state in the country. It is favored as one of the best places to live, work and play. Plus, due to its exploding growth, salaries for Arizona travel nurses are among the highest. So what are you waiting…
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Alaska Travel Nursing Jobs Travel nurses are greatly needed in Alaska in all areas. Along with refreshing, brisk weather, the largest state in the U.S. is home to Alaskan Native culture and many natural wonders including glaciers, snow-covered mountains and abundant wildlife. Bordered by tranquil blue waters and the beautiful Yukon Territory, you’ll be witness to some of the most incredible scenery in the world. So grab your parka and come on! If you are a Travel Nurse or if…
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As a travel nurse, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful mountains of Alabama dotted with clear creeks and abundant wildlife. New outdoor adventures are waiting for you in one of the most scenic states in the country. Become a travel nurse in Alabama and surround yourself with American history, Southern culture and breathtaking scenery. If you are a Travel Nurse or if you are a nurse looking for information about Travel Nursing in Alabama or even…
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By Kathy
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Why should nurses vote? What’s at stake in this election for nurses? There are two vital issues; the economy and health care. In many ways these two issues are intertwined and they both impact nurses immensely. In a struggling economy, be assured that hospital administrators will be making cuts to maintain some margin of profit or keep losses to a minimum. That means fewer nurses and a shortage of beds for those who need them most. In other health care…
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By Kathy
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Common Errors in Patient Education One of the most important aspects of the nurse’s role is to educate patients. To do that effectively, there are a couple of points that nurses (as well as other health care professionals) should be aware of. One is that health care illiteracy affects over one half of all Americans. Regardless of their ability to read and write, or their level of education, Americans don’t understand the health care system and how it works. They…
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By Kathy
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Questions to Ask in Your Job Interview When preparing for your job interview, here are some of the questions you should consider. Be sure to adapt them to your own needs and goals. Add or subtract from this list as appropriate for your unique situation. Make your own list and take it with you to the interview. Understand the orientation and continuing education process offered. How long will my orientation last? Will I be offered additional time if I feel…
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By Kathy
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How to Use the Interview Process The interview process is a time for the employer as well as the applicant to exchange information. It is not just about the employer learning more about you. This is your chance to find out more about the employer and the job at hand. You might be an excellent choice from their perspective, but how does this position and employer fit your needs and goals? To assess this, you need to first understand what…
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By Kathy
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Make Sure the Nursing Program is Accredited! One of the most important points in finding the right nursing program is to make sure it is accredited. This cannot be emphasized enough. Just because there is a nursing shortage, does not mean that substandard nursing education will be accepted. Do your homework and don’t be mislead or pressured by programs! Make an informed choice. Excelsior nursing programs are just one example of nursing schools that have questionable accreditation status throughout the…
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By Kathy
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Protect Your Patients Get the Flu Shot The 2008-9 flu vaccine is beginning to appear. This year, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) says there will be an all-time high supply of the vaccine as manufacturers predict as many as 146 million doses will be available. This means many more people will be able to be vaccinated than ever before. Health care workers often forgo the opportunity to be vaccinated and present a risk their colleagues and patients…
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By Kathy
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Is Nursing a Profession? There are those who say that nursing will never become a profession until all nurses are required to have at least a BSN. There are others who will argue that the diploma and ADN nurses are better nurses. This debate has gone on for years and will continue for some time to come. There was a point several years back when progress towards making a BSN mandatory was making headway. Hospitals began only hiring BSN nurses…
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