Longer Living, Healthier Pets Boost the $5 Billion Market for Pet Medications

October 10, 2008 Filed Under: Health care

At the center of robust global animal health product growth, the U.S. market for pet medications is going gangbusters, says a new report from market research publisher Packaged Facts, with continued double-digit sales gains predicted for the foreseeable future as all of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies move full-force into the segment, adapting human technologies [...]

Healthcare workers prone to burnout

September 20, 2008 Filed Under: Nursing School

Healthcare professionals who deal with tragedy and trauma every day can suffer from “compassion fatigue” and exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study says.
“The stress from working for 40 hours a week with people who have suffered catastrophes, war, childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence accumulates over time and can penetrate every [...]

RNs work to promote general health by educating the public on warning signs and symptoms of disease

August 24, 2008 Filed Under: Nursing Information, Registered Nursing

Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient [...]

What do you know about Registered Nurse

August 5, 2008 Filed Under: Registered Nursing

Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient [...]