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Not Enough Americans Being Screened for Cancer
THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. residents are not being screened for cancer at the recommended levels, and screening rates vary by several demographic factors, according to research published in the Jan. 27 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report. Carrie N. Klabunde, Ph.D., of the CDC in Atlanta, and colleagues analyzed... Read
ALL nights or day/night MIX shift to pick? HELP! need to reply to recruiter!
Hi all nurses.com!! :nurse: I am a new grad ready to start my new job soon, however had a question for you, the recruiter called me and asked if I wanted all nights or day/night mix shift.... I have no experience so wondering what the pros and cons and maybe what you would prefer picking and why? ALL night shifts: i would have to adjust for only for the first few weeks?? Day/Night Mix shifts:... Read
New Member -How to Post
Hi, I am a new member and am having difficulty getting around. I watched your video that showed me the yellow bar at the top, but I'm not seeing what was on the video. Also, I did a post and received a reply, but I'm not seeing a button for me to reply to that person. One other thing, how do I send a private message to someone who replied to my post. Thank you for your help, Debbie Read
While My Little One Sleeps
She lies in her narrow nursing-home bed with eyes closed and feet elevated on pillows, looking much like the little girl in the faded black-and-white photographs she showed me that first day in her new apartment. In her pink fleecy oversized pajamas with the white polka dots, she appears even more frail and childlike; and as I watch her sleep, I wish again with all my might that we had met... Read
Need input on what I should do...
So I am somewhat at a crossroads in my life. I did not get into the LPN-RN bridge program at the local community college where I received my LPN. I am looking into Excelsior because I think it would be the quickest way to get my RN. I would like some input from you all about Excelsior from you all. Do you feel like you received a quality education? Thanks!I am sure I will have more questions.:) Read
New Grad - Hospice/Palliative Care Unit
Hi. I'm a new grad and am interviewing at a local hospital for a position on a hospice/palliative care unit. I'd love any advice on what to expect when working on such a unit. Suggestions for questions to be ask during my interview are appreciated as well. I'm very excited about this possible position because I believe it will give me an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives... Read
Unique Pre-CRNA questions...
Hello all...to tell you about myself first. I'd like to apply to CRNA school this upcoming summer. I need to get some things done in the mean time which is why I am here...advice and suggestions. To start, I need to take the GRE's. I was never a solid standardized test taker and stunk on the SAT's so that kinda worries me. What prep course would you all recommend? I have it narrowed down to... Read
New Grad in the NICU
Hello, I am a new grad and about to start working in the NICU. I was trying to find a good textbook on NICU nursing so I could learn as much as I can and go home and read about what I saw in the hospital. Does anybody have any suggestions for a really good NICU nursing textbook? Read
Pathophysiology at Nebraska (Lincoln) online
Have any of you taken this? I'm awaiting my acceptance letter to a BSN program and this will be my final pre-req before starting in the fall. How long did it take you to get through? Do they just leave all assignments and exams open to be taken whenever? How would you rate the degree of difficulty? Read
Pensacola/Destin area
Hi all. I am looking into relocating to the Pensacola/Destin area and wanted to start networking with some of you before hand to gain insight into best areas to live, work, schools, etc. I am an LPN working on my RN through Excelsior and hope to be done with that by the end of this year. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Also if your interested in exchanging emails/phone #'s, I am... Read
please recommend me which hospice should i choose
hi~everyone I am a hospice nurse from Taiwan. i may get a opportunity from my hospital to go UK for hospice advance training I plan to stay 3~6 months in 2013 and I need to send my application to my hospital before Jun 2012. I am interesting in how do you run your Patient Services in palliative care including in-patient care, community home care, complementary therapy, day Hospice,... Read