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Emagister Notices an Increase in Online Searches for Nursing Degrees

The rise in Nursing Degree searches online corroborates the growing need for Registered Nurses (RN’s) to take the place of retiring nurses in hospitals and other health care facilities. Registered Nursing is considered one of the fastest growing career fields in the United States with over 587,000 positions projected to open up by 2016. Searches for Online Nursing Degrees has recently demonstrated... 

No rush to volunteer in N.J.

If you volunteer at the local food bank or visit seniors at a nursing home, congratulations. In New Jersey, you’re a prized rarity. The Corporation for National and Community Service has released its annual survey on volunteering, and there’s little in it for the Garden State to proud of. Slightly more than one in five New Jersey residents volunteer – 22.7 percent – ranking the state... 

Actuarial Study Estimates that Online Care May Reduce Healthcare Costs

Results of a study released today found that the use of Online Care for certain prescribed circumstances may result in first dollar financial savings for employer sponsored health plans. The Milliman study was authored by Arthur L. Wilmes, FSA, MAAA, principal & actuary at Milliman, a widely respected actuarial firm with a leading presence in the healthcare market. The analysis demonstrated potential... 

The registered nurse has been reported to the Nursing Council for investigation.

The Auckland rest home, where a patient was gagged with tape to keep her quiet, will be closed from Friday. The Ministry of Health has served closure orders on the Belhaven rest home in Epsom and a cessation order on its nurse manager, which means she cannot provide health services. The manager, a registered nurse, has also been reported to the Nursing Council for investigation. Auckland District Health... 

a bachelor’s degree is the new standard in nursing and the new degree offering will help maintain quality care.

24 registered nurses are on their way to receiving bachelor’s degrees. The nurses are employees of Providence Health and Services, the parent company of the University of Great Falls. They’re the first students in the University’s new bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Over the past two weeks, they’ve been in the Electric City taking courses and completing a service project. They... 

British Heart Foundation Recognises Heart Nurses For Exceptional Achievement

Nine British Heart Foundation (BHF) nurses have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to patient care and practice. The winners of the BHF’s first ever Nurse Excellence Rewards were announced at a special ceremony at the BHF’s nurse and healthcare conference. Six nurses were recognised for excellence in cardiac clinical practice, and two as excellent BHF ambassadors. Anne White... 

Online Nursing Degree Programs

Degree programs in nursing are among the most popular online courses offered by our accredited colleges and universities. The reasons include: * Working professional nurses often have demanding, irregular hours; these online programs offer maximum scheduling flexibility. * The rich multimedia and interactive course content enhances understanding and retention of complex medical and scientific... 

Haven Hospice Announces Leadership Transition

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... 

The Texas Board of Nursing gave the college the go-ahead

The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing will start a class of 44 students through its new baccalaureate program Monday after gaining approval from the Texas Board of Nursing. Sharon Wilkerson, a professor in the college and its acting dean, said the students would embark on a four-week mini-mester studying informatics and medical terminology before starting in the fall. “This... 

Medical Solutions help a excellent patient care amidst a nationwide nursing and allied health shortage

Medical Solutions, one of the nation’s leading healthcare staffing companies has launched a new website dedicated to its clients. The purpose of the new site is to improve the overall online experience for its clients and communicate its staffing philosophy. In conjunction with the new website, Staffing.MedicalSolutions.com, Medical Solutions is also unveiling a new Client Management brand to...