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In the recent past there has been a shift in types of diseases affecting the U.S. population, from acute infections to chronic illnesses. Life expectancy has been steadily increasing. As a result, the percentage of the population over the age of 65 is greater than ever before. In 2000, 12% of the [...]
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March 20th, 2009
As opposed to general administrative assistants, medical administrative assistants who work in the health care environment are expected to experience promising job growth through the year 2014. Health care administration degree graduates are often required to know a variety of specialized skills and terminology that make their services invaluable to [...] In 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps to promote mutual understanding between Americans and foreign countries. The Peace Corps currently has a presence in over 70 countries in which volunteers work with: Government, Schools, Education, Entrepreneurs, Health, HIV/AIDS, Information technology, Agriculture, The environment.
March 20th, 2009
When considering hospice palliative care, many professionals immediately think of caring for patients who are close to death and typically suffering from cancer. Graduates of campus and online nursing schools may also imagine a hospice patient as someone who has lost all hope after being told his or her illness [...]
March 19th, 2009
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses who have earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing will have better job opportunities than those who have only a hospital diploma or associate’s degree. Registered nurses have the second fastest growing occupation in the nation through the year 2014 no [...] Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., says Carol Burke, MD of the Cleveland Clinic. Thanks to heightened awareness and improved screening initiatives, deaths from colorectal cancer have been steadily declining since the 1980’s. Nurses who care for patients with colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases [...]
March 15th, 2009
Forensic nursing is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the field of nursing, according to a recent report in The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. Bachelor of science nursing program graduates who choose to specialize in forensic nursing assist law enforcement personnel in clinical investigation of victims and medical testimony in [...] Open wounds increase a patient’s risk of infection and can even lead to amputations in diabetic patients if the wound fails to heal. In the 2000 – 2002 Center for Disease Control and Prevention survey period, 12. % of diabetic patients in the U.S. reported having a history of a foot ulcer. Pressure [...]
March 12th, 2009
According to June Kaminski, RN, MSN, available information in the 21st century doubles every 5 years. In order to maintain easy access to the most recent health care knowledge, the profession of nursing relies on nursing informatics. By incorporating information technology into the curriculum of BSN nursing schools, such as Kaplan University, graduates [...] As a result of nursing shortages, an aging population, and the need for health care services in remote areas, the provision of health care through telecommunications has been growing in popularity in many countries. Offering health care through information technology is also an innovative way to reduce the cost of health care services. [...]
March 5th, 2009
Automobile accidents, falls, gunshots, spina bifida, and tumors are common factors that lead to spinal cord injuries. A spinal cord injury involves complete or partial disturbance of the spinal cord that results in a loss of sensation and mobility to part or all of the body. Victims of spinal cord injury often require [...]
March 4th, 2009
Educating preschoolers about hand washing, investigating the cause of a food-borne illness, and screening participants at a health fair for high cholesterol are all activities included in the duties of public health nurses. Responsibilities vary from day to day in the practice of public health. It also gives accelerated [...]
March 4th, 2009
Although psychiatric-mental health nurses work within the nursing model of care, the focus of treatment is on the unique goal of developing a therapeutic relationship with the patient. Psychiatric-mental health nurses receive special training in helping patients to work through mental illness and crises. An overview of psychiatric-mental health nursing is now included [...]
March 2nd, 2009
The medical philosophy referred to as holistic health views the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of humans as being interconnected and vital to well-being. Although met with skepticism by many professionals, others embrace the philosophy and incorporate its principles into their health care practice. As holistic health continues to [...]
March 1st, 2009
Clinical nurse educators tend to report high levels of job satisfaction, according to Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow, a coalition of 43 nursing and health care organizations. Nurse educators most often cite interacting with students and observing the evolution of future nursing generations as top reasons for their degree of fulfillment. By earning [...] 
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