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Less Opportunities for Nursing Graduates

Newly graduated nurses may not immediately get a satisfying nursing job. Though the need for nurses is always there, institutions are not hiring right away due to financial constraints. Another factor that may affect the situation is fewer veteran nurses … Continue reading

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Infusion Nursing Interview and Episode 54

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Welcome to Episode 54 The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Right Click to download (Macs Option Click) Subscribe with iTunes here (must have iTunes installed — it’s free) RSS Feed to subscribe (copy url … Continue reading

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School Nurse Hiring in Iowa

A 2007 Iowa state law required all school districts to hire RNs to work in their schools.  According to this article from an Iowa TV station news site, many districts are applying for waivers because they haven’t complied with the … Continue reading

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Nurses Write About Doctors in a New Book

The New York Times recently reviewed a book entitled Reflections on Doctors: Nurses’ Stories About Physicians and Surgeons. I decided I had to check it out for myself. In this book the editor, Terry Ratner, has gathered a collection of … Continue reading

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Candidate Health Care Plans or Status Quo – All Costly

Deciphering the two presidential candidates’ health care reform plans is a daunting task.  Both sides play with numbers in ways that would make Enron’s accountants jealous.  The only fact that remains true for both sides is that the current system, … Continue reading

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Medication Errors and Toxicology for Nurses

Our friend, Lisa Booze over at Maryland poison center (mdpoison.com), recently released this toxicology update surrounding medication errors using Acetylcysteine, the antidote for acetaminophen overdoses.  Check out what she has to say below: Maryland Poison Center Toxtidbit -Acetylcysteine Medication Errors … Continue reading

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