This article was originally posted on The Huffington Post. Below is an excerpt of the story. Read the full post on –> The Huffington Post 9 Temp to Perm Tips Being prepared and professional is just the beginning. Here are some tips that might help… read more →
As the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) start to be implemented, hiring in the healthcare industry is expected to generate the largest number of jobs compared to all other industries by 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Joint Center for Political… read more →
Triage can be defined as the evaluation and categorization of the sick or wounded when there are insufficient resources for medical care of everyone at once. Trauma is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people ages 1 to 44, and costs approximately… read more →
In the nurse’s office – common sicknesses in schools. Did you know that 40% of school-age children between 5 and 17 miss at least three days of school a year due to injury or illness? Bacteria and viruses can lurk anywhere, but proper prevention can… read more →
It’s not always easy to get on a sleep schedule during the day. Night shift nurses know this all too well. Nurses will work over night shifts and have to sleep during the afternoon hours. It’s a backwards cycle, but someone has to do it!… read more →
The Next Generation of Nursing The rapid growth in information technology is having a radical impact on the education of nurses. Advances in processing capacity and speed, and the increased affordability of personal computers have contributed to information technology applications. Computer skills have become an… read more →
Student loan forgiveness and discharge are programs instituted by the federal government (as well as some state governments, organizations, and businesses) that eliminate all or part of a student’s loans if he or she qualifies. These options exist to help borrowers shoulder the burden of… read more →
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and Silverchair announce the launch of a new interactive online test prep center designed to help occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students pass their NBCOT® OTR® and COTA® exams. Developed and reviewed by top occupational therapy leaders and… read more →
Are you dating a nurse? If you are, you’ve hit the lotto. Top Nursing Programs has created an infographic outlining the top 10 reasons why dating a nurse is like winning the lottery. Check it out and comment with extra reasons that aren’t in the top 10.