Agency and Independent Contractor Nurse Entrepreneur Resources. Nurses are taking control of their careers by exploring options other than the traditional roles of yesteryear. Independent RN Contractors are storming the health care field. There was a time when nurses were hesitant about cutting the ties from the employer not true today. More and more nurses are now enjoying the many benefits of self-employment. Thursday, February 24, 2011. Maryland has Loan Forgiveness for Nurses.

Chest Compressions Alone Best With CPR. Two new studies, appearing in the July 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Experts hope that by simplifying the procedure and removing the mouth-to-mouth contact that more bystanders might be willing to attempt CPR.

There are many positives to come out of disaster, with so many ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Makes this little white bird quite proud. Unlike some other birds who think morning starts a couple of hours before the sun.

Bullying is a much talked about subject but most of us still relate it to the schoolyard bully. The typical poking fun or name-calling that occurs as we grow into adulthood. Workplace bullying can be much more inclusive. It can take on a wide range of definitions and of course as we get smarter, the more creative the bully becomes. Can be numerous and all-encompassing.

Employment as a CNA requires only a high school diploma followed by a course in medical training that lasts between several weeks to several months. These courses are available through community colleges and specialized vocational schools. Certification as a CNA is granted after the student passes a state administered examination.

It has been almost two years since I have posted on this blog. I do telephone triage for hospice, which means I take calls from patients and families and help them over the phone with all kinds of issues. That post inspired me to write this post.

Monday, May 05, 2008. I came across an interesting article on Yahoo. Today It seems that people are starting to realize that in cases of a pandemic disease outbreak, there will just not be enough health care. This is nothing new to those of us in health care. Those with severe trauma, which could include critical injuries from car crashes and. Severely burned patients older than 60. Of course, we will have to come up with.