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With the state facing an even greater shortage of nurses in the future, Augusta Technical College is preparing to pitch in. The school was recently granted permission by the Georgia Board of Nursing to create an associate degree in nursing program, which won't begin until 2010. It is part of an informal effort by nursing programs at area schools to coordinate ...

Most people think of volunteering as charitable work, something you do to help others on your own time. However, volunteering is a valuable career resource that can enhance your career in numerous ways. Here are just a few of them. Volunteering in an area you’re trying to break into is a great way to gain experience. For example, you may want ...

Rue Education, (http://www.rueed.com), the country's largest provider of distance learning systems for nurses, has formed a unique relationship with the National Association for Practical Nurse Education & Service, Inc. (NAPNES) to co-develop educational courses and online learning programs for medication technicians, nurse aides and other unlicensed assistive personnel who want to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The collaboration between Rue and ...

When I decided, a little over ten years ago, to go back to college to pursue my bachelor’s degree, I viewed it as a necessary evil. I was contemplating starting my own business and believed I should “beef up” my credentials before moving forward. I saw the whole ordeal as a timely, expensive exercise that would yield me little more than ...

With 30 FREE credits for your active U.S. RN license and transfer credits that never expire; a BSN from CCNE-accredited Jacksonville University can be yours. Eight-week courses with online video lectures enable even the busiest RN to earn a degree. Your assignments are due each Sunday, so you can manage your time throughout the week to you meet this deadline. Take ...

Sometimes you need to put more fuel in the rocket to make it soar – and what better fuel than education to advance your career? In nursing, there are many programs to suit your needs, whether you are a teenager looking for a college, a working adult who wants to find a community college or online program, or a career changer. ...

Stay on top of the latest trends and developments in healthcare through continuing education. Earn your continuing-education credits through our partner providers: h4. National League for Nursing Visit the NLN Learning Center for relevant, valid and quality online practice assessment tests, online CE programs, NCLEX preparation products and case studies for nursing education. Designed for the professional growth of nursing students, ...

Visit the NLN Learning Center for relevant, valid and quality online practice assessment tests, online CE programs, NCLEX preparation products and case studies for nursing education. Designed for the professional growth of nursing students, nurse educators and healthcare professionals. h4. Offerings Included Pre-NCLEX Readiness Products Nursing Assistants in Acute Care Settings Practice Assessment Test Child Abuse: Identification and Reporting for Health ...

[widget:321] Growing demand for nurses makes it easy to believe that succeeding in nursing school and then landing a job is as simple as showing up with a pulse. Talk about a misdiagnosis. Yes, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics foresees the need for 1 million new and replacement nurses by 2012, but employers and patients still want standout nursing students. ...

At a certain point in their clinical practice careers, many longtime nurses - even those who have sacrificed much to care for patients - come to ask themselves, "Is this all there is?" Leaders in nursing say the answer is an emphatic no. Nurses who have suffered the slings and arrows of the managed-care environment while helping to bring thousands of ...

Are you a visual learner? These videos will help you prepare for the pharmacology portion of the NCLEX! Check them out! Pharmacology Nursing, Part 1 Pharmacology Nursing, Part 2 Pharmacology Nursing, Part 3 Pharmacology Nursing, Part 4 [page] h4. Pharmacology Nursing, Part 1 Related Articles: • NCLEX Overview • The NCLEX: How to Prepare • Comprehensive NCLEX Study Guide - Quiz ...

Whether you have a diploma, an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), landing a nursing job these days usually isn’t a problem. Advancing in the profession, though, is another matter if you hold less than a BSN, according to experts. But is the BSN always a necessity? Is an associate’s degree alone enough to open ...

Are you ready to return to nursing after some time away, but feel you need to brush up on your skills before treating patients again? Many registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are finding the education and support they need to reenter nursing by enrolling in a refresher program. Offered through colleges and hospitals, nurse refresher programs are designed ...

With nursing schools in California falling several thousand graduates short of meeting demand each year, state labor officials are seeking help in an unlikely place. If all goes as planned, as many as 40 bilingual Californians now stuck on nursing school waiting lists will begin classes in January at a college in Guadalajara, Mexico - apparently the first attempt by any ...

The _Physiological Adaptations_ section of the NCLEX-RN assesses a nurse’s ability to manage and provide care to chronically ill patients. Below is a list of terms and concepts covered on the exam. h4. Alterations in Body Systems * phototherapy * central line dressing * client wound healing * surgical wound drains * chest tube suction * central line placement * biopsy, ...

The _Reduction of Risk Potential_ section of the NCLEX-RN assesses a nurse's ability to lessen the possibility of post-procedure complications and/or infections. Below is a list of terms and concepts that are covered in the exam. h4. Diagnostic Tests * oxygen saturation * glucose monitoring * testing for occult blood * gastric pH * urine specific gravity * electrocardiogram test * ...

The _Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies_ section of the NCLEX-RN assesses a nurse's ability to Administer medication and measure patient vital signs. Below is a list of terms and concepts that are covered on the exam. h4. Adverse Effects/Contraindications and Side * adverse effects of medications and parenteral therapy * allergic reactions to medications h4. Effects h4. Blood and Blood Products * ...

The _Basic Care and Comfort_ section of the NCLEX-RN assesses a nurse's ability to provide basic comfort and assistance to patients and assist them with the tasks of daily living. Below is a list of terms and concepts covered on the exam. h4. Assistive Devices * prosthetic limbs * hearing aid * assistive devices * compensatory techniques * eating utensils * ...

The _Health Promotion and Maintenance_ section of the NCLEX-RN assesses a nurse’s ability to oversee the prevention and detection of patient health problems. Below is a list of terms and concepts that are covered on the exam. h4. Aging Process h4. Ante/Intra/Postpartum and Newborn Care * support systems * perception of pregnancy * coping mechanisms * desire for female * caregiver ...

The _Safety and Infection Control_ section of the NCLEX-RN assesses a nurse’s ability to protect patients and other health care workers from various health and environmental hazards. Below is a list of terms and concepts that are covered on the exam. h4. Accident Prevention h4. Disaster Planning h4. Emergency Response Plan * internal/external disaster * fire * emergency plan h4. Ergonomic ...