Monthly Archives: December 2011

Nursing on the Web: Two Sites You Need To Bookmark

Posted on December 31, 2011

I just realized something… These last few posts, I’ve sort of been counting down “my favorite things.” Maybe I should sing like Julie Andrews! Or not… Well, these aren’t exactly “raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens”, but they are … Continue reading →

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Apple A Day: 4 iPhone Apps for the iNurse in You!

Posted on December 29, 2011

I am an Apple fanatic. We’re talking worshiping at the altar of the Macintosh. I’m typing on a MacBookPro, following Twitter on my iPad and waiting for a call on my iPhone 4S. If I was rich, I’d buy any … Continue reading →

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Nursing School: Study Tips to Keep You Organized

Posted on December 28, 2011

Organized chaos. I use that term to define emergency nursing, but I can tell you that “organized chaos” is not conducive to a good study environment. Going back to school, particularly if you are juggling work and a family requires … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform: 5 Sources to Keep You Up-To-Date

Posted on December 23, 2011

It’s enough to make your head spin. Staying current in nursing and health care is important, but these days it takes more than just perusing a journal or the occasional CE class. Between increasingly sophisticated technology and the advent of … Continue reading →

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3 Bad Habits Nursing Students Should Break

Posted on December 16, 2011

Ah, nursing school. So much studying. The harder you work, the more there is to know. Let’s be honest. Nursing is the hardest job you will ever love, and getting there is no cake walk.  Trying to accomplish everything isn’t … Continue reading →

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New Kids on the Block

Posted on December 13, 2011

Well, this is interesting! It seems between 2002 and 2009, the number of people ages 23-26 entering the nursing profession  increased by 62%! Wait! I thought no young people were going into nursing and we were looking at a massive … Continue reading →

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Friends in High Places

Posted on December 7, 2011

I will admit it. Any time I see anything to do with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), I wince. CMS pours forth policies, programs and regulations pertaining to patient care. Hospitals implement them (or they don’t get … Continue reading →

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