Nursing is one of the hottest careers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics nursing jobs are expected to increase by 30% in the next decade. A career as a Registered Nurse is not only one that is in high demand, but is very rewarding. There are many on campus programs you can attend to [...]
As a caregiver or nurse you want a career that offers you opportunities, fulfillment and a good salary. The medical field is the fastest growing job sector, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This trend is expected to continue throughout the next decade. As a nurse and caregiver, you will be responsible for the [...]
Registered Nurses are in high demand throughout the United States. Salaries vary from state to state and so do job opportunities. In states with a high percentage of older people, like Florida, there is a shortage of qualified Registered Nurses to fill job opportunities. In these states you can expect to command a higher salary. [...]
Palliative care is a fairly new concept. It is a holistic approach to patient care provided when a person is facing a long term or life threatening illness. The patient’s family is involved in the care plan and the palliative team not only keeps the patient as comfortable as possible, but the needs and feelings [...]
My mother is a retired RN, my mother’s best friend was an RN, my aunt was an RN and back in their day there were almost no male nurses. A male nurse was a rarity only a decade ago. When my late husband was a CNA he faced subtle discrimination because he was a man. [...]
Doctors are usually thought of as the primary source of patient care, but caregivers and nurses provide the day to day, hands on care that patients need. The doctor may see a patient for a few minutes each day, look over their chart and give orders on the care the person is to receive, but [...]