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ASTHMA, ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY HOSPITAL REFERRAL & MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

March 17th, 2010 by admin | 0

The Alfred Hospital Referral & Management Guidelines Issue Date: December 2006 Page 2 Latest Update: 20 February, 2008 THE ALFRED SPECIALIST CONSULTING CLINICS APPOINTMENT PRIORITY GUIDE Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology New Appointment Priority Definitions: Immediate -phone Allergy/Respiratory registrar on call on 9076 2000 and/or send to The Alfred Emergency & Trauma Centre 1. Urgent [...]

Nurse to Patient Ratio Study

March 12th, 2010 by admin | 0

Continuing changes within the health care field have brought to the forefront a growing awareness and concern regarding the quality of health care being delivered today in the nation’s acute care hospitals. This report summarizes the state of acute care hospitals today, looks at how this environment influences the trends within nursing, examines how these [...]

NURSE STAFFING AND PATIENT OUTCOMES IN HOSPITALS

March 12th, 2010 by admin | 0

During the 1990s, repeated reports of cut-backs in hospital nurse staffing and possible adverse effects on patients became a significant concern of the nursing profession. These reports generated public and media interest, led to Congressional involvement, a report by the Institute of Medicine, and the development of a national research agenda by various agencies of [...]

Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

March 12th, 2010 by admin | 0

There is a critical shortage of geriatrics-prepared health care professionals. There are currently about 750 geriatric nurse specialists in the United States compared with a projected need for 25,000 geriatric nurse specialists in the year 2020. Geriatrics needs to join pediatrics as a required element of training for the next generation of health care professionals. [...]

Registered Nurse Department: Wassaja Memorial Health Center

March 12th, 2010 by admin | 0

Definition/Purpose:
Provide direct patient care to patients of the Wassaja Memorial Health Center.
Essential Functions:
Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.
This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Tasks:
Assesses patients requesting medical service; determines nature of illness/need; provides information [...]

Tackling Nurse Shortages in OECD Countries

March 12th, 2010 by admin | 0

There are reports of current nurse shortages in all but a few OECD countries. With further increases in demand for nurses expected and nurse workforce ageing predicted to reduce the supply of nurses, shortages are likely to persist or even increase in the future, unless action is taken to increase flows into and reduce flows [...]

MN Affiliate NACNS Conference Clinical Nurse Specialist

March 11th, 2010 by admin | 0

TARGET AUDIENCE
This conference is designed for Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) practicing in medical centers, clinics, the community and in private practice; faculty and students of CNS programs.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this conference is to celebrate the unique contributions made by Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and provide the CNS with tools to continue to build his or [...]

The GENESIS Summer Nursing Program – EnAct

March 11th, 2010 by admin | 0

Two week tuition-free summer residential internship at the University of Michigan School of Nursing
Attend mock nursing classes
Interactive sessions and workshops w/ nurse speakers
Opportunity to work with a faculty researcher and mentor on projects related to nursing
Learn strategic college preparatory skills
Applicants should:
Be students entering grades 9-12 considered economically or educationally disadvantaged or racially underrepresented within the [...]

How to Talk to Your Doctor or Nurse

March 11th, 2010 by admin | 0

Waiting in your doctor’s office can make you feel nervous, impatient, or even scared. You might worry about what’s wrong with you. You might feel annoyed because you’re not getting other things done. Then when you see your doctor or nurse, the visit seems to be so short. You might have only a few minutes [...]

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student Stipend

March 11th, 2010 by admin | 0

What is the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student Stipend?
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student Stipend is financial assistance that is provided to students pursuing their MS degree or post-master’s certificate as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Stipend recipients agree to work as a PMHNP in publicly-funded community mental health services facility in California after graduation. [...]