The origins of orthopedic nursing can be traced back to Dame Agnes Hunt, a nurse crippled by septic arthritis of the hip. As a pioneer of orthopedic nursing, she dedicated her career to caring for crippled children and victims of war. Today, the field of orthopedic nursing has grown to include patients of all ages [...]
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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 in all [...]
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 students develop writing skills, hone clinical knowledge, and [...]
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 provided by a bachelor degree in [...]
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 graduates are able to directly [...]
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 permeate the traditional practice of medicine, [...] 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 the demand [...]
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 a bachelor [...]
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. A bachelor of science in [...]
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 to enter [...]
February 28th, 2009
Individuals suffering from Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, and various genetic disorders are often referred to as being developmentally disabled. They often require long-term monitoring and care by nursing professionals who cannot be provided independently through family and friends. BSN nursing graduates who care for patients with developmental disabilities make up the specialty of nursing [...]
February 27th, 2009
As one of the most rapidly growing disciplines within the field of nursing, forensic nursing provides a link between medicine and law. Forensic nurses: Assist attorneys with analyzing medical evidence. Work at crime scenes to collect and preserve evidence. Care for victims and perpetrators of crimes. Some nurses are now choosing to complete an online [...]
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 qualified to work with children’s human [...]
February 26th, 2009
Forensic nursing is currently one of the fastest growing specialties in the field of nursing. Officially recognized as a specialty by the American Nurses Association in 1995, forensic nursing links medicine and law into one focused profession. Even for nurses who are already registered or have attended a BSN nursing program (bachelor of science in [...]
February 26th, 2009
According to The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, forensic nursing is currently one of the fastest growing disciplines in the field of nursing. Forensic nurses apply their medical knowledge to the area of criminal justice. Bachelor degree nursing program graduates who wish to work directly with crime scenes often choose to focus their practice as Forensic [...] 
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