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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 [...]
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March 3rd, 2009
For nurses with a knack for writing, a host of exciting job opportunities exists by combining clinical and writing skills. Pharmaceutical companies, medical marketing companies, and professional organizations need knowledgeable Registered Nurses to create written professional publications. With a bachelor of science nursing online degree, Kaplan University [...]
March 3rd, 2009
Kidney disease can affect or threaten patients of all ages throughout the lifecycle. Nephrology nurses who care for patients with kidney disease also treat a variety of other conditions that stem from kidney malfunction. Consequently, in order to provide quality patient care, nephrology nurses benefit from the advanced training [...]
March 3rd, 2009
Treatment provided during the first 28 days of an infant’s life is referred to as neonatal care. Registered nurses with specialized knowledge in neonatal care give direct patient care to infants in Level I, II, and III nurseries. Depending on the institutional requirements and local demand for neonatal nurses, many [...]
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 [...] In the United States an estimated 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 people were living with HIV/AIDS by the end of 2003. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 24 – 27% of those living with HIV/AIDS are unaware that they are carrying the virus. As the number of cases continues to rise, so does [...]
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 [...]
March 1st, 2009
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of nursing is expected to grow 27% or more through the year 2014. It also predicts that the best opportunities for advancement and increases in salary will be available to nurses who have earned a bachelor degree, or higher, in nursing. [...]
February 28th, 2009
Labor and delivery nurses are one of the few groups of nurses that remain primarily in the hospital setting. Whereas many nursing disciplines are shifting out into to the community, labor and delivery nurses typically work in hospitals, clinics, and birthing centers. Nurses who have earned an RN to BSN degree are able [...]
February 26th, 2009
Forensic nurses act as a vital link between medicine and law in the criminal justice system. Cases involving elder abuse, child neglect, gun shot wounds, and sexual abuse may all be investigated by forensic nurses. Some nurses are now choosing to earn an online BSN degree to become better [...]
February 17th, 2009
Registered nurses are expected to have the second largest number of new jobs of all occupations through the year 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nursing professionals are increasingly relied upon to perform complex roles in health care as the American population ages and requires more patient care. [...]
February 16th, 2009
According to the World Health Organization, 171 million people are suffering from diabetes as of 2006. By the year 2030, this number is expected to double. Diabetes has been a growing health concern over the past decades and is characterized by an inability to manage blood sugar levels effectively. [...]
February 16th, 2009
Although the number of new registered nursing positions within intensive care units is not expected to grow as rapidly as other nursing specialties, the rate of staff turnover should continue to be high, providing ample opportunities for nurses who wish to specialize in critical care. Critical care nursing can be a [...]
February 15th, 2009
Although cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, 50% of all diagnosed cases of cancer are cured successfully. Registered nurses play an integral part in the care and treatment of cancer patients and are also heavily involved in hospice and palliative care when necessary. Professionals who wish [...]
January 3rd, 2009
School nurses don’t just dole out bandages and aspirin anymore. Public schools are seeing more children with special needs, chronic conditions that have been diagnosed and disabilities that require attention from time to time. Moreover, forty million citizens of the United States are without health insurance today and many of those [...] 
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