This year, along with all the typical seasonal stressors — clogged airports and freeways, unrealistic expectations of family and friends, tempting holiday meals that threaten diets, guilt over spending money, and the shrinking hours of sunlight — Americans have a faltering economy with which to contend.
“In some ways, it’s kind of like a perfect storm,” [...]

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A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice RN who functions as a health care provider, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/administrator and/or case manager. It is the CNS who often sets the standards for quality patient care; trouble shoots problems and crises; anticipates complications and helps to prevent their development; and views the individual, family [...]

The Colorado Health Care Association (CHCA) is committed to meet the physical and psychological needs of the long-term care patient in a very cost-effective manner. The association works with members of various organizations in meeting various challenges and constantly strives to achieve a higher quality of care through health care for the convalescent and chronically [...]

Haven Hospice, a leading not-for-profit hospice and palliative care organization that serves patients and families across 18 north Florida counties, announced a leadership restructuring today, including the appointment of a President and five new Vice Presidents.
Tim Bowen, who previously served as Haven Hospice’s Executive Director, has been named the organization’s President, effective immediately. Bowen will [...]

Ghosts and goblins walk the streets, approaching homes collecting treats. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) cautions people about keeping their pets safe and preventing dog bite injuries this Halloween. http://www.avma.org.
While some dogs may understand that costumes and excited children are all part of the holiday fun, many dogs are fearful of common Halloween activities. [...]

Since the eighth grade, Angela Crisp of Ventura, Calif., has known she wanted to be a nurse. In high school, she earned certification as a nursing assistant. Then, she enrolled at nearby California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) and launched into the prerequisites for a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN)—anatomy, physiology and medical [...]

With increasing numbers of military retirees electing to remain in Central Texas, as well as population boosts from business and industry in a growing area, several assisted-living facilities are preparing to open in the area and other companies are investigating the prospects.
Until now, the only non-subsidized facility in Killeen has been the Rosewood Retirement Community [...]

Hospitals are not the only health care organizations struggling to recruit staff.
Nursing homes, hospices and similar facilities all face the chronic shortage of nurses.
At Pleasant Valley Health Care Center, Sandy Sundquist, licensed practical nurse and assistant director or nursing, said nurses are free to choose the most attractive jobs.
“It just seems like the nurses in [...]

This article provides an overview of nursing careers and the requirements to become a parish nurse. This article will outline a parish nurse’s job duties, salary levels, and employment prospects, as well as discuss the career’s necessary skills, training, educational requirements, and licensing requirements.
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The parish nurse is a nursing professional, typically a registered nurse [...]

Retired Navy Capt. Earl Buckwalter, 87, of Austin, Texas, and formerly of Annapolis, died Aug. 6.
Capt. Buckwalter was born Oct. 1, 1920, in West Chester, Pa., to the late Charles and Katherine Buckwalter. He attended West Chester High School and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1943.
He served in the Navy for 30 years, with [...]