Nursing News and Information

akbid sakinah

2011-11-02T23:50:00.000-07:00

Tips Seks (for educational only)

2011-01-04T06:14:00.000-08:00

1. Catat setiap sudut/posisi saat hal itu mendatangkan kepuasan seksual Anda menjadi maksimal. Anda tidak harus meninggalkan gaya favorit Anda, tapi jangan takut untuk bereksperimen.

2. Latihan memperkuat otot. Otot-otot Kegel -- yang bisa dirasakan saat Anda dalam posisi seperti menahan kencing—juga dapat meningkatkan kepuasan seksual Anda. Ketatkan dan kemudian longgarkan otot-otot ini 10-20 kali per hari, yang akan membuat mereka lebih kuat, membuat Anda merasa nikmat selama berhubungan dan kemudian meningkatkan intensitas orgasme Anda.

3. Gunakan atau tinggalkan!Lakukan seks sekali lagi (atau ulangi masturbasi Anda), eksplor gairah yang Anda punya. (Keduanya akan membuat orgasme)

4. Bilang si dia, apa yang Anda benar-benar inginkan. Para pria suka bila Anda mengatakan bagian mana yang ingin disentuh. Setelah itu, mereka akan bangga bisa membuat Anda puas. Sepakatilah untuk saling membantu mengenali apa yang terbaik bagi Anda berdua.

5. Sentuhan klitoris. Kebanyakan para wanita butuh pengalaman rangsangan klitoral selama berhubungan agar bisa orgasme. Kenyataanya, meskipun klitoris wanita tidak dirangsang secara langsung selama berhubungan, gesekan dari tulang pubik (kelamin) pasangan Anda dapat menyebabkan kenikmatan sensasional di daerah klitoris. Jika Anda menginginkan lebih intensif, mintalah pasangan Anda menyentuh klitoris Anda selama melakukan hubungan seks, terutama ketika Anda hampir mencapai klimaks.

6.Godalah diri Anda sendiri!Segala sesuatu dengan lingkungan Anda. Nyalakan gairah Anda dengan memenuhi ruang tidur dengan lilin berbau harum atau dengan irama romantis favorit Anda. Sentuhan-sentuhan ekstra akan membuat Anda melupakan kesibukan sehari – hari dan focus pada kesenangan di tangan—semuanya yang akan membimbing Anda ke orgasme besar yang lebih baik.

7. Tinggalkan rutinitas. Gaya yang sama, tempat yang sama mungkin bisa membawa Anda orgasme, tapi tidak akan memberi Anda kepuasan puncak. Jangan biarkan kebosanan melanda gairah Anda, dengan memberikan kejutan satu sama lain. Anda akan kaget melihat bagaimana banyaknya orgasme yang bisa Anda dapatkan jika Anda mencoba sesuatu yang baru—atau boleh juga sesuatu lama di tempat baru.

8. Pakai vibrator yang bagus Anda harus mengizinkan diri Anda sendiri untuk mencoba sebuah vibrator selama seks. Suatu saat Anda akan menemukan level stimulasi yang membuat Anda nyaman. Dijamin Anda akan mendapatkan orgasme ekstra yang luar biasa!

9. Temukan titik sensitif. Setiap bagian vulva Anda (area vagina bagian dalam) memiliki zona kenikmatan sendiri. Beberapa wanita melaporkan lebih terasa di bagian serviks, sedang lainnya bersumpah merasakan kenikmatan di titik belakang tulang pubik, pada G spot (sedalam 1 jari bila dimasukkan ke Mrs V).

10. Coba beberapa titik. Gunakan sebuah vibrator selama berhubungan dan mintalah dada Anda disentuh dalam waktu bersamaan. Jika beberapa area tubuh Anda dirangsang pada saat yang bersamaan, dan melibatkan syaraf sebanyak mungkin, Anda akan merasakan tubuh Anda seperti tersengat listrik. Dan orgasme yang Anda dapat pasti tak dapat Anda percayai.

11. Kreatiflah. Sedikit berfantasi – apa yang ada di pikiran Anda atau bertukar pikiran dengan pasangan—akan memunculkan sisi liar dari dalam diri wanita.

Dalam bahagian pertama ini dilampirkan 5 tips seks yang hebat semoga dapat membantu anda untuk melalui pengalaman yang lebih hebat. Jangan hanya baca, amalkan dan anda merasai kehebatan itu.

1. Jangan half way

Sekali bermula, jangan berhenti ditengah jalan. Jika tak mampu untuk meneruskan cuba perlahankan sedikit, yang penting tidak berhenti terus supaya momentum tidak hilang. Anda sepatutnya menyediakan diri anda dengan baik sebelum 'bermula'.

Ini kerana jika berhenti, terutamanya perempuan, ini akan membuatkan mereka kembali kepada keadaan di awal pelayaran. Seolah-olah anda telah menekan butang 'reset. Apa lagi, ini bermakna anda perlu untuk menghangatkannya kembali.

2. Kesempurnaan

Cuba untuk melakukan secara sempurna yang mungkin. Jangan ada insiden yang mungkin kelakar dan biasanya perempuan tidak suka unsur-unsur kelakar ketika melakukan aktiviti ini. Pakaian hendaklah ditanggalkan dengan sempurna, dan perlulah berhati-hati supaya tidaklah tersangkut dikepala atau dimana-mana.

Insiden seperti itu mungkin boleh mencacatkan suasana romantis. Pastikan semuanya ditanggalkan untuk memastikan 'misi penting' dapat dilakukan dengan sempurna.

3. Kuasa Urutan

Tips seks yang seterusnya ialah keperluan untuk melahirkan suasana yang tenang dan santai kepada pasangan. Tindakan yang rakus tidak akan membantu. Urutan lembut dengan menggunakan jari jemari adalah lebih elok.

Dan jangan pula sesekali menggunakan siku atau kaki, silap-silap berperanglah pulak. Tindakan perlu dilakukan dengan perlahan, untuk hasil yang optimum.

4. Terlalu keras

Perlulah diingat bahawa aktiviti ini bukan merupakan satu pertandingan. Sebaliknya lakukanlah akiviti ini dengan penuh rasa hormat serta sentiasa mencurahkan sepenuh kasih sayang terhadap pasangan anda…

5. Tidak Bercakap Banyak

Elakkan terlalu banyak semasa mengadakan aktiviti ini. Lebih baik menggunakan body language untuk berinteraksi dengan pasangan dan biasanya pasangan tentu mengerti apa yang dimaksudkan.
Bayangkan seseorang lelaki itu mempunyai nafsu kuat, tetapi setiap kali bersama isteri, dia gagal bertahan lama atau dengan perkataan lain, cepat klimaks . Perkara ini sepatut berlaku, kerana hubungan kelamin adalah anugerah Allah dan merupakan keperluan manusia.

Masalah isteri tidak puas bukan perkara yang kecil kerana ia akan memberi impak negatif kepada isteri dan seterusnya membahayakan rumahtangga. Sesetengah isteri akan mula merungut tetapi ada segolongan yang hanya mengambil sikap berdiam diri.

Sikap berdiam diri merupakan seperti api dalam sekam yang mungkin suatu hari akan terlihat juga. Ini jika tidak disedari dan tiada usaha bersungguh oleh suami mungkin akan menyebabkan masalah lain seperti isteri curang atau isteri menuntut cerai .

Terdapat online survey yang telah dijalankan berkenaan tahap kepuasan semasa hubungan kelamin dikalangan wanita. Hasilnya agak mengejutkan:

* 70% tidak pernah mencapai puncak orgasme / klimaks semasa melakukan hubungan seksual dengan suami
* 65% mengaku sering berpura-pura mencapai orgasme / klimaks semasa bersama suami
* Hanya 15% mencapai lebih dari sekali orgasme dalam seminggu

Perkara ini perlu dijadikan iktibar oleh semua suami untuk memastikan ini tidak berlaku dalam rumahtangga mereka dan sebelum perkara tidak diingini berlaku.

Nursing Care plan for acute and crhonic pain

2011-01-04T03:27:00.000-08:00

Nursing Care Plan for Acute Pain

Nursing Care plan for Crhonic pain

HAND OUT Anatomi dan Fisiologi Sistem Integumen

2010-11-02T19:06:00.001-07:00

ANATOMI DAN FISIOLOGI SISTEM INTEGUMEN (KULIT) -

Fisiologi Kulit (Integumen System Physiology)

2010-10-26T18:30:00.000-07:00

Fisiologi Kulit (Integumen System Physiology) -

Anatomi dan Fisiologi Sistem Integumen

2010-10-25T14:32:00.000-07:00

ANATOMI DAN FISIOLOGI SISTEM INTEGUMEN (KULIT) -

STRIKTU URETRA & GLOMRULONFRITIS

2010-10-25T14:29:00.000-07:00

STRIKTU URETRA & GLOMRULONFRITIS

Scholarships for Nursing Student

2010-10-01T20:55:00.002-07:00

Nursing Scholarships

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Air Force ROTC - The Air Force nursing scholarship program helps you pursue a nursing degree to earn an Air Force commission through Air Force ROTC. Nursing Scholarships are offered for 1 to 4 years. Only high school seniors or graduates who have not attended college full-time may qualify for the 4-year nursing scholarship. Students in college may apply for the 1 to 3-year scholarship. The Type I scholarships pay full college tuition, most mandatory fees, plus a textbook allowance. The Type II scholarships pay the same benefits except tuition is capped at $8,000 per year. All Air Force ROTC cadets on scholarship receive a $100 monthly nontaxable allowance during the school year. After you have completed all Air Force ROTC program requirements and your degree requirements, you will be commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Force Nurse Corps and serve 4 terms on active duty. Newly commissioned nurses will complete licensing requirements after graduation. For more details, contact an Air Force ROTC unit or write: HQ AFROTC Scholarship Actions Section, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6106.

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American Association of Homes for the Aging Sixteen Nurse Education Scholarships are offered to nurses who seek further education toward LPN, RN, or BSN status. Prospective applicants must work in an AAHA member facility and pledge to work for one year in the field of long-term care nursing after completing their education. Requests for applications must be made in writing, with a self-addressed, stamped envelope included, by May 2. Completed applications must be returned to AHAA by July 27. For more information, write: Nurse Education Scholarship, American Association of Homes for the Aging, 901 E. Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20004-2037

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American Association of Occupational Health Nurses - Scholarships are awarded to occupational health nurses to be used towards a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree program in nursing. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an NLN-accredited program. To obtain guidelines for AAOHN awards, write to: AAOHN Awards, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, 2920 Brandywine Rd., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146, (770) 455-7271.

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American Holistic Nurses’ Association - Any nurse with some nursing of holistic health experience can apply for the Charlotte McGuire Scholarship. The Scholarship may be used for college tuition at an accredited nursing, holistic health, or holistic nursing program at the graduate or undergraduate level. It may also be used for AHNA-sponsored conferences. Those applying for a school scholarship must have nearly completed their nursing prerequisites and have a 3.0 grade point average, and have been a member of AHNA for 6 months. Applicants must submit a resume including educational and employment background, future educational and professional goals, purpose for requesting scholarship, projected expenses, copy of transcript, and any additional interesting factors. The amount of scholarship, criteria, and winner are chosen by a selection committee, and the winner is announced at the annual meeting. For application deadline and scholarship information contact: American Holistic Nurses’ Association, 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27607, (909) 7887-011671.

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American Nephrology Nurses’ Association - The ANNA offers scholarships and fellowships in support of individuals in pursuit of baccalaureate and advanced degrees in nursing and dedicated to contributing to the renal community. For information on specific scholarships and awards, write to: American Nephrology Nurses’ Association National Office, East Holly Avenue, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 (609) 256-2320.

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ARMY ROTC - Four, three and two-year scholarships to students pursuing a baccalaureate degree at an NLN-accredited school of nursing. All scholarships pay most tuition costs, required educational fees, a flat fee for books, supplies and equipment, and provide a subsistence allowance of up to $1000 each year the scholarship is in effect. For more information write: Army ROCT, Nursing Opportunities, Gold QUEST Center, P.O. Box 3279, Warminster, PA 18974-0128 or Chief Nurse, U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Command, ATTN: ATCC-N, Fort Monroe, VA 23651-5000, (800) USA-ROTC.

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Association of Operating Room Nurses - Associate or active members of AORN who have maintained their membership for at least one year immediately prior to the application deadline are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships through the association. Candidates pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in nursing must be enrolled in an NLN-accredited program and are required to supply evidence of current enrollment or acceptance in the program. Scholarships provide funds for tuition and registration fees only and are awarded on the basis of scholastic merit. Financial need is not a criterion for selection. Annual deadline for application is May 1. You must be a member of AORN to receive an application. To receive criteria and an application, contact AORN Scholarship Board, AORN Inc., 2170 S. Parker Road #300, Denver, CO 80231-5711, (303) 755-6300.

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Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses - AWHONN (formerly NAACOG) awards education fellowships to nurses. Applicants must be members who have been a full or associate member for at least one full year prior to the year of application, and who are pursuing a baccalaureate or master’s in nursing. The annual application deadline is April 5. AWHONN members may contact the national office each January for a current application (be sure to include your membership number). For more information, write: AWHOON, Professional Development Division, 409 – 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024-2137.

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Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc. Scholarship Program - Various scholarships are available to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. For more information write to: Association on American Indian Affairs, 245 Fifth Ave., Suite 1801, New York, NY 10016-8728.

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Business and Professional Women’s Foundation - The Foundation offers the New York Life Foundation Scholarship Program for Women in the Health Professions to women who are seeking education necessary for advancement within a career. Scholarships range from $250 to $1000 for tuition, fees, and school-related expenses such as child care and transportation. Applicants must be: female, 25 years of age or older, a U.S. citizen, officially accepted into an accredited program of study, be graduating within 1 to 2 years, and demonstrate critical need for financial assistance. Applications are available between November 1 and April 1. Application packets must be postmarked on or before April 15. For more information, submit a business-size, self-addressed, double-stamped envelope to: Scholarships, Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, 2012 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036, (202) 293-1200.

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Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources - Through its Senior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern programs (COSTEP), the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps offers financial assistance to students in BSN or MSN programs during their final year of nursing school in return for a service obligation to the Public Health Service. Participants must be seniors in an NLN- approved baccalaureate nursing program, be commissionable as a Commissioned Officer- Student Training Extern Program participant (COSTEP), and agree to serve a service obligation with the Public Health Service agency. Students may request information regarding NOSP by writing: SR COSTEP, U.S. Public Health Service Recruitment, 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 600, McLean, VA 22102, (800) 221-9393.

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Department of Defense, United States Navy - The Nurse Candidate Program is designed for students attending an NLN-accredited BSN program in their junior year or senior year. An accession bonus of $5,000 and $500 monthly for each month enrolled as a full-time student for a maximum of 24 months is offered. The active duty service obligation for candidates enrolling in the program during the fourth year of nursing school is four years. For candidates enrolling in the program for two years, there is a five-year active duty commitment. For more information contact the medical programs officer at your local Navy Recruiting District or call (800) 327-6289.

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Higher Education Division Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of Interior - This program provides grants from $200 to $7,000 to American Natives, Eskimos, Aleuts, or other Alaskan Natives who seek to continue their college education. For more information and an application, contact: Higher Education Division, Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of Interior, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 3512, Washington, DC 20240, (202) 208-4871.

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Indian Health Scholarship Program - The Health Professions Scholarship provides financial assistance for students enrolled in an NLN-accredited, associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degree nursing program. Funding is available for up to four years. Open to American Indian or Alaska Natives only. Applicants must sign a contract agreeing to enter into a service obligation with the I.H.S. to provide health services upon graduation. Scholarship support is generous. For more information, write to: Indian Health Services Scholarship Programs, Twinbrook Metro Plaza, Suite 100, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852, (301) 443-6197.

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Kaiser Permanente Registered Nurse Scholarship - Open to registered nurses enrolled in CSUF's BRN program, this scholarship provides financial assistance in variable amounts. For more information, please see the Cal State Fullerton Scholarships & Awards booklet, or contact the Nursing Department at PO Box 6868, Fullerton,92834 or EC-125A, phone: (714) 278-3336, email: nursing@fullerton.edu

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Loyal Order of Moose, Elks, American Legion Scholarships - If you or a family member belong to one of these groups, check with the officer in charge of scholarships to find out if you are eligible for one of the scholarships. The American Legion awards Lung and Respiratory Nursing Scholarships as well as other scholarships. Write to: The American Legion Education Program, Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206, Attn: Scholarship Programs.

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Maria Dolores Hernandez Fund - The purpose of the Maria Dolores Hernandez Fund is to develop the full leadership potential of students in the nursing profession through a unique combination of formal education, mentorship, peer support, and exposure to professional activities. Applicants must have an associates degree or diploma in nursing, licensure as a registered nurse in California, and be eligible for admission to CSUF as a nursing major. For further information, please contact the CSUF Nursing Department at 714-278-3336.

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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc. - The Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, encourages needy and deserving children of Marines and former Marines to begin or continue their college education in all fields, especially nursing. Awards range from $500 to $2500. Total family gross income cannot exceed $37,000. Deadline for submission of completed applications is February 1. For information write: Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P.O.Box 3008, Princeton, NJ 08543-3008, (609) 921-3534.

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Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization Scholarship - The Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization, which was named after the first African-American nurse in the United States, provides financial assistance to qualifying African-American students who are enrolled in schools of nursing. Criteria include: 1) Active and participating at least one year in Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization. 2) Junior status with 3.0 or better grade point average. Application deadline is February. For more information write to: Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization, P.O. Box 22045, Seattle, WA 98122.

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National Association of Hispanic Nurses Scholarship - The NAHN of Orange County offers financial assistance to nurses in the CSUF BRN program who have a potential for leadership in nursing. Application deadline is in November. Please contact the Nursing Department for information, or write to: NAHN, Orange County Chapter, Maria Rivera Klein, 600 W. La Vereda Dr., La Habra, CA 90631.

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National Association of Orthopedic Nurses - The NAON offers several scholarship awards to qualified students of nursing and professional nurses to assist in acquiring a bachelor or graduate degree. Three awards of $2000 each will be granted to RNs currently practicing in a primarily orthopedic setting. The annual application deadline is September 15. For further information and applications, write to: National Association for Orthopedic Nurses, Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056, (609) 256-2310

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National Association of School Nurses - A $500 Lillian Wald Research Award is offered each year by NASN to a qualified professional school nurse engaged in the practice of school health, education of school nurses (nursing faculty), or the study of school nursing (student or graduate student). Applicants must be current members of NASN. A copy of the guidelines and criteria may be obtained by writing to: National Association of School Nurses, Inc., P.O. Box 1300, Scarborough, ME 04074.

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National Black Nurses’ Association - The Lauranne Sams Scholarship Award is for nursing students currently enrolled in nursing programs who demonstrate academic excellence, professional commitment, personal integrity, active involvement in the African-American community, and demonstration of need. Candidates must be members of NBNA.The annual deadline for submissions is April 15. For more information and application, write to: National Black Nurses’ Association, P.O. Box 1823, Washington, D.C. 10001, (202) 393-6870.

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National Health Service Corps - The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is committed to improving the Nation's health, one community at a time. The NHSC recruits and places health professionals in communities located within federally designated shortage areas. We recruit primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse-midwives, dentists, dental hygienists and mental health professionals. Information concerning opportunities for Scholarships, Loan Repayments and Student Experience programs can be found at the NHSC website:

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National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution - DAR offers scholarships to students currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate school of nursing. Criteria include academic excellence, financial need, and commitment to a field of study. Candidates (male and female) must be sponsored by a local DAR. The award is presented twice a year with deadlines of February 15 for the April award, and August 15 for the October award. For more information and application, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Office of the Committees – Scholarships, 1776 “D” St. NW, Washington DC 20006-5392, (206) 879-3292.

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Native Hawaiian Health Professions Scholarship Program - This scholarship addresses the health needs of Native Hawaiians by helping to assure an adequate supply of appropriately trained health professionals to serve the underserved Native Hawaiian population. Program participants must be: Native Hawaiian; Residents of the State of Hawaii; Enrolled or accepted for enrollment into accredited health professions training programs needed by the program; Eligible for appointment as a Federal employee in the US Public Health Service. For more information write to: Native Hawaiian Health Professions Scholarship Program, Kamehemeha Schools, 1850 Mukuakane St., Building F, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, (808) 842-8562.

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Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. - The NEF scholarships are available to Baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses who reside in any state in the US who are pursuing either the master's or doctoral degree. Each candidate must 1) Be a US citizen or have declared intention to officially become a citizen, 2) Hold membership in a national professional nursing organization, 3) Hold a registered nurse license in one state of the US, 4) Show evidence of previous scholarship, and 5) Show potential for making a contribution to the profession. Application packets are $10.00 each and are available from August 1st through February 1st each academic year. The completed application deadline is March 1st of each year. Awards are announced in early May. Please contact NEF, Inc. 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1327 New York, NY 10019, (212)339-1428

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Oncology Nursing Foundation - The Oncology Nursing Foundation offers scholarships to registered nurses with an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. 32 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 are available to registered nurses currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in an NLN-accredited school of nursing. All applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to oncology nursing and applications for each academic year are due by January 15th of that year. For more information, write: Oncology Nursing Foundation, 501 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2749.

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Sister Jane Francis Scholarship - Named for Sister Jane Frances, a founder and president of St. Jude Medical Center. Upon her retirement, nursing administration at St. Jude established this scholarship in her name in recognition of her lifelong advocacy of nursing and her support of excellence. This scholarship is available to nursing students entering their senior year who are employed at St. Jude Medical Center. Application deadline is in March. For further information contact: Nursing Administration, St. Jude Medical Center, (714) 992-3000 ext. 3612.

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Tylenol Scholarship Program - The makers of the TYLENOL Family of Products awards scholarships for higher education to students who demonstrate leadership in community and school activities. You may apply to this Scholarship Fund if you will be attending an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. This includes those students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate course of study and have one or more years of school remaining. For more information, contact Tylenol Scholarship Fund, Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation, 1505 Riverview Rd., P.O.Box 88, St. Peter, MN 56082

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U.S. Public Health – Indian Health Service – National Health Service - The Indian Health Service and the National Health Service Corps provide total loan repayments directly to lending institutions in exchange for federal and/or private employment commitments. All outstanding health professions education loans, both federal and commercial, apply. The length of commitment is determined by the amount of the loan to be repaid. For more information, contact: Loan Repayment Program, Indian Health Service, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852, (800) 962-2817. Loan Repayment Program, National Health Service Corps, 4350 East-West Highway, 10th Floor, Rockville, MD 20857, (800) 221-9393.

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U.S. Public Health Service Scholarships and Loan Repayments - Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program Funds will repay amounts borrowed for tuition, fees, educational expense, and reasonable living expenses for nurses employed in health care facilities in geographic areas with a critical shortage of nurses. For application/information, write to: Bureau of Primary Health Care, Division of Scholarships and Loan Repayments, Attention: NELRP, 4350 East-West Highway, 10th Floor, Rockville, MD 20857, (800)435-6464.

More Nurse Scholarships

Fin Aid: http://www.finaid.org - There are several free scholarship databases available online. With more than $1 billion in scholarships, the FastWeb scholarship search is the largest, most accurate and most frequently updated scholarship database. If you supply an email address, they will notify you when new awards that match your profile are added to the database. You can even submit an electronic application to some of the scholarships listed in the FastWeb scholarship database, saving you time and money. FastWeb also includes a college search and numerous other student resources.

Fast Aid: http://www.fastap.org - TThe World's largest and oldest private sector scholarship database. 20 years of Scholarship Research, constantly updated.

Cashe: http://scholarships.salliemae.com - Sallie Mae®, the nation’s leading provider of education funding, has helped millions of Americans achieve their dream of a higher education. The company primarily provides federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), and offers comprehensive information and resources to assist students, parents and guidance professionals with the financial aid process. Sallie Mae currently owns or manages student loans for more than 7 million borrowers, and employs nearly 10,000 individuals at offices nationwide.

Mach 25: http://www.collegenet.com/mach25 - The Mach25 database contains over 600,000 awards totaling over $1.6 billion. Keyword Search gives you a quick way to narrow down to a particular scholarship or group of scholarships

SRN Express: http://www.srnexpress.com/ - Scholarship Resource Network Express contains a database of over 8,000 programs with a distribution level of over 150,000 awards for undergraduate and postgraduate students worth a total of more than $35 million! This database also includes student loan forgiveness programs for those who have graduated from college and need alternatives for repayment.

SOURCE : http://www.nursewebsearch.com/nursing_scholarships.htm

Scholarships for Nursing Student

2010-10-01T20:55:00.001-07:00

Certified nursing assistant jobs

2010-09-24T02:59:00.000-07:00

Department:	M TIETZ-NURSING
Schedule:	Part Time
Shift:	Evening
Hours:	3pm - 11pm
Job Details:	Utilizes restorative measures in resident care to promote the resident’s highest level of functioning (ARON, PRON and ambulation). Takes temperature, pulses and respirations, blood pressures, records and reports measurement to the nurse. Collects specimen (urine, stool) as ordered. Ensures the assigned resident’s personal hygiene by administering and/or overseeing bathing, oral care, hair care and nail care including cutting nails of non diabetic. Provides shower or tubbath as care plan outlines. Labels and replaces personal care items as needed. Provides skin care and perineal care to all incontinent residents after each voiding and/or defecation. Assures residents are appropriately dresses in stockings, shoes, proper fitting garments, etc. Carries out bowel and bladder management program and records results. Provides skin care to prevent decubiti. Assists residents to ambulate. Records distance ambulated. Positions residents as orders (q 2 hrs positioning) and sign turning sheet. Maintains proper body alignment. Releases restraints q 2 hrs, performs prescribed activity with residents and documents on resident’s accountability record. Assures that corrective devices are appropriately used; slings, hand rolls and positioning devices. Promotes adequate nutritional and fluid intake to assigned residents. Feeds or assists in feeding of residents as needed. Encourages residents in self-feeding. Reports food and fluid intake and pertinent problems or significant changes in the resident’s condition to the RN. Weigh residents, record results – reporting fluctuations to the nurse. Provides fluid as ordered. Measures and records intake and output. Monitors chair and bed check alarms. Tests their proper functioning before putting resident in bed or chair and reports problems to the charge nurse. Provides for the safety of the residents at all times Participates in assigned residents care plan meetings. Reads and follows instructions on care plan. Uses proper transfer techniques. Knowledgeable of wheelchair safety. Assists with nursing care tasks as assigned. Administers catheter care on each shift for residents with foley catheters. Transports the residents to and from clinics, activities, hospitals, etc. Answers residents’ call bell promptly. Assist in admissions, transfers and discharges. Unpacks or assists resident to unpack personal belongings upon admission. Ensures that all clothing is labeled. Completes clothing sheets on all admissions, transfers and discharges. Upon transfer, discharge or expiration; check resident’s belongings against inventory and then packs and sends to the Housekeeping Department. Completes all required documentation in a timely basis. Attends scheduled educational in-services. Participate in performance improvement projects. Click Here for More Information

Registered Nurse Jobs

2010-08-13T19:51:00.002-07:00

LOCATION:  Nationwide

COMPANY: Management Recruitment Systems

SALARY RANGE: Top Pay

JOB TITLE: RN's  WOW  RN's

ADDRESS: Management Recruitment Systems Att: Ronnel Hunt 3134 Berkshire Rd Berkshire,  MD  21214 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (480)990-3339 FAX: (480 970-6665 E-MAIL:  r.recruiters@verizon.net JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are a nationwide recruitment firm for RN"s only.

We have jobs nationwide in all areas of specialties from small towns to large cities.
We here at MRS also pay you for using our services $500.00 in addition to any sign on bonus we get for you.

Lets have Fun finding your next position.

Apply Online>>Click Here

COMPANY:  Humana

JOB TITLE: Personal Nurse Navigator

ADDRESS: Humana Att: Lindsey Nauman, Corporate Recruiter 500 West Main 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40204 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (502) 580-4146 FAX: (502) 580-3424 E-MAIL: lnauman@humana.com WEBSITE: http://home.humana.com/careerwebpost/home.html JOB DESCRIPTION: You must meet the following requirements to be considered: RN with a 4-year degree, preferably in healthcare or business related field Ability to be licensed in multiple states without restrictions Three or more years of clinical experience Excellent keyboarding skills Highly skilled in web navigation and use of information processing tools Must have a separate room with a locked door that can be used as a home office to ensure you and your patients have absolute and continuous privacy while you work. Must have accessibility to DSL or cable modem for a home office Ability to travel, work and train offsite for 2 weeks, plus additional travel as needed for ongoing training Ability to work a full-time (40 hrs minimum) flexible work schedule between the hours of 7AM-8PM (local time) and one weekend day to accommodate member requests. Bi-lingual (Spanish, Creole, Portuguese) a plus Job Description: Are you a caring, committed nurse who is fascinated with health and fascinated with how people relate their personal actions to their health? Are you a self-starter and capable of working alone from your home office? Do you live within a 150 mile radius of one of the following locations: Florida (Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville); Texas (San Antonio, Houston); North Carolina (Raleigh, Charlotte); Louisville,KY; Cincinnati,OH; Nashville, TN; Chicago,IL; Green Bay,WI; Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Phoenix, AZ If you answered yes, continue reading to learn more and decide if this role is for you. Position Overview: The Personal Nurse provides one-on-one guidance to information, resources and tools to increase the member's ability to manage their own condition, understand their health care options and become active decision makers with their physician. Through a telephonic, at-home workforce, highly qualified registered nurses are available to provide guidance to members when they need it most. This position requires full-time hours, with the ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of our members in the evenings or on weekends. Core Competencies: Communication: You genuinely like talking to people; you are curious about who they are. People describe you as warm, accepting, kind and caring. Influencing Others: You believe in people and their potential. You empower people to make decisions and be accountable. You are empathic and you understand the dilemmas that people encounter. People turn to you with problems because you listen. Problem Solving: You are a problem solver with the ability to engage others in collaborative problem solving. You can be a broker and consultant regarding resources. You engage people in problem solving without taking over. Accountable: You are a self-starter good at self management and capable of working alone. You set your own goals and structure your world so you can reach your goals. People describe you as independent and reliable. Technology: From the telephone to the computer, you are at home with electronic technology and use it as a matter of course. The Internet is a familiar place to find you. You know how to learn on the net. Key Contributions: As a Personal Nurse with Humana, you can make a difference in the lives of your patients and improve their health outcomes. Through your clinical knowledge, support, desire to educate and empower your patients, you are making a significant positive impact in health care industry. To Apply for the Personal Nurse Job: Go to: 1. http://home.humana.com/careerwebpost/home.html 2. Click on Job Search 3. Choose the Location you want by highlighting the desired area 4. Under Job Type choose "Clinical/Medical 5. This will take you to a page where you can click on Personal Nurse for application directions

Apply Online>>Click Here

COMPANY: Medsearch

JOB TITLE: NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

JOB NUMBER: HOTNURSEJOBS

ADDRESS: Medsearch Att: Kim Wiethorn, Recruiter

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (800) 679-2724 FAX NUMBER: (859) 635-4467

E-MAIL: medsearch@sprintmail.com

WEBSITE: http://www.medsearchnational.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We have positions available nationwide for Registered Nurses of all specialties.
Call, email, or fax your resume to find out more.

Medsearch, Inc
Att: Kim Weithorn
Toll free: 1 800 679-2724
Fax: 1 859 635-4467
Email: medsearch@sprintmail.com

Apply Online>>Click Here

SOURCE : http://www.hotnursejobs.com/index21.html

New Graduate Registered Nurse Jobs

2010-08-13T19:35:00.001-07:00

LOCATION:  Nationwide

COMPANY: Searchmed

 JOB TITLE: Registered Nurses

ADDRESS: Searchmed Att: Maryanne Woods 89  Small  Street Suite: 12 Kingston,  PA  18901 E-MAIL: searchmed@hotmail.com JOB DESCRIPTION:

Registered Nurses - All specialities - New grads welcome.

Job search becoming confusing???

Contact us - we find out all about your requirements and do the search for you.

For further information, email us at searchmed@hotmail.com

SOURCE : http://www.hotnursejobs.com/395Searchmed.html

Registered Nurse Jobs in New Zealand

2010-08-13T19:03:00.001-07:00

LOCATION: New Zealand
COMPANY: Hospital Staff Solutions NZ Ltd
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurses - New Zealand
JOB NUMBER:
ADDRESS:
Hospital Staff Solutions NZ Ltd
Att: Angela Shaw, Director
PO Box 33-158
Takapuna, Auckland
New Zealand
TELEPHONE NUMBER: +64 9 4463330
FAX NUMBER: +64 9 4463331
E-MAIL: angela.shaw@hospitalstaff.co.nz
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Registered Nurses Wanted in New Zealand

Emergency Care
Orthopedics
Surgical
Medical

If you are a registered nurse looking for a change of climate then explore the options New Zealand has to offer. Recently voted one of the most peaceful countries in the world, New Zealand also boasts unlimited lifestyle options for travelers, young families or those simply wanting a slower pace of life.

Due to a recent growth in the population within the Auckland area we have a number of nursing vacancies within the public and private healthsector. If you are looking for short or long-term contracts, full or part-time role then contact Angela to find out more. Financial assistance towards relocation including airfare and accommodation is available. In addition we will provide guidance and assistance with registration, immigration and settlement in New Zealand.

To express your interest please email: angela.shaw@hospitalstaff.co.nz or call me to discuss Ph: 649 4463330.

Apply Online>>Click Here

SOURCE>>http://www.hotnursejobs.com/JOBSNEWZEaland.html

Nurse Practitioner -Definition

2010-08-13T18:43:00.001-07:00

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse who has completed graduate-level education (either a Master's or a Doctorate degree) and training in the diagnosis and management of common as well as complex medical conditions. To become licensed to practice, Nurse Practitioners hold national certification in an area of specialty (family practice, pediatrics, adult care, acute care, etc), and are licensed through nursing boards rather than medical boards. Nurse Practitioners provide a broad range of health care services, and appear to be gaining broad acceptance by the public.

Nurse Practitioners treat both physical and mental conditions through comprehensive history taking, physical exams, physical therapy, and ordering tests and therapies for patients within their scope of practice. NPs can serve as a patient's primary health care provider, and see patients of all ages depending on their designated scope of practice.
In the United States, NPs are licensed by the state in which they practice, and have a national board certification (usually through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the National Certification Corporation). Nurse Practitioners can be trained and nationally board certified in areas of FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner), Pediatrics, including Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Oncology and general Pediatrics (PNP), Neonatology (NNP), Gerontology (GNP), Women's Health (WHNP), Psychiatry & Mental Health (PMHNP), Acute Care (ACNP), Adult Health (ANP), Oncology (ONP), Emergency Medicine (as FNP or ACNP), Occupational Health (as ANP), etc.

Scope of practice

In the United States, because the profession is state-regulated, care provided by NPs varies widely. In many states, nurse practitioners work independently and autonomously of physicians while, in other states, a collaborative agreement with a physician is required for practice. The extent of this collaborative agreement, and the role, duties, tasks, medical treatments, pharmacologic prescriptions, etc. it affords an NP to perform and prescribe again varies widely amongst states of licensure. In the states where a collaborative agreement is required, there is no evidence that such legislation either promotes patient safety or positive health outcomes; for this reason there is increasing momentum to remove these types of barriers to autonomous NP practice.

A nurse practitioner's job may include the following:

Diagnosing, treating, evaluating and managing acute and chronic illness and disease (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure)
Obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations
Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies (e.g., routine lab tests, bone x-rays, EKGs)
Prescribing physical therapy and other rehabilitation treatments
Prescribing drugs for acute and chronic illness (extent of prescriptive authority varies by state regulations)
Providing prenatal care and family planning services
Providing well-child care, including screening and immunizations
Providing primary and specialty care services, health-maintenance care for adults, including annual physicals
Providing care for patients in acute and critical care settings
Assisting in minor surgeries and procedures (with additional training and usually under supervision) (e.g., dermatological biopsies, suturing, casting)
Counseling and educating patients on health behaviors, self-care skills, and treatment options

Practice Settings

NPs practice in all U.S. states. The institutions in which they work may include:

Community clinics, health centers, urgent care centers
Health departments
Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
Home health care agencies
Hospitals
Hospice care
Nurse practitioner practices/offices
Nursing homes
Private & public schools, universities and colleges
Physician/private medical practices
Veteran's administration facilities
Retail-based clinics

Education, licensing, and board certification

To be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner, the candidate must first complete the education and training necessary to be a registered nurse, then go on to complete a graduate-level nurse practitioner program (some of which also require an additional residency), and then the candidate must pass a national board certification in their area of specialty. Registered nurses initially trained at the associate degree or diploma level must first complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or enter various programs offering an ADN-to-MN/MSN bridge program, some of which award the bachelor's degree while completing the requirements for the master's.
While not every state includes specific language requiring a master's degree for NPs, the majority of states do require a master's degree, post-master's certificate or a doctoral degree. Further, the current nurse practitioner programs offered by all universities and colleges are at the master's, post-master's, or doctoral level. The current plan is that all advanced practice nurse programs will require a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree by 2015 thus effectively eliminating the MN or the MSN as an entry to practice degree. Lastly, all states require national board certification for nurse practitioners before they are permitted to practice and the two biggest certifying bodies, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), do require applicants to hold a master's degree, post-master's certificate, or doctoral degree to be eligible to test for certification.
The variety of educational paths for NPs is a result of the history of the field. The first Nurse Practitioner program was created by a nurse educator, Loretta Ford, EdD, RN, PNP and a physician, Henry Silver, MD, in 1965 at the University of Colorado as a non-degree certificate program. This program trained experienced Registered Nurses for their new advanced nursing roles as Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. In the late 1960s into the 1970s, continued predictions of a primary-care physician shortage increased funding and attendance in various certificate-based nurse practitioner programs. Then, during the 1980s Nurse Practitioner educational requirements were transitioned into graduate-level master's degree programs. Subsequently the national certifying organizations and state licencing boards began to require a master's degree for NP practice. However, already established NPs with certificate-based education were grandfathered in. Once again there are changes presently in the field, and by 2015 all new NPs will need to be trained at the doctorate level as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Once again already established NPs with lesser education will be grandfathered in.
After completing the education program, the candidate must be licensed by the state in which he or she plans to practice. The state boards of nursing regulate nurse practitioners and each state has its own licensing and certification criteria. In general, the criteria include completion of a graduate degree in nursing and board certification by an accrediting body (ANCC, AANP). The license period varies by state; some require biennial relicensing, others require triennial.
NPs can pursue additional specialty certification through several organizations, including the following:

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
American Psychiatric Nursing Association
Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation

Role in Medicine

The role of Nurse Practitioners is very diverse. Nurse Practitioners are educated under the nursing model which seeks to provide holistic and preventative care engaging the individual as the primary leader in their own care and well-being. Nurse Practitioners bring the nursing history of patient advocacy to partner with the individual for mutually agreed upon treatments and optimal health outcomes. Nurse Practitioners often view the health and wellness of individuals within the family or community system and attempt to incorporate cultural relativism within their treatments and recommendations. Nurse practitioners often work very independently in rural areas and nurse-managed health centers as primary care providers to provide critical health care to vulnerable communities in both rural and underserved urban environments. Conversely, in more affluent and urban settings, Nurse Practitioners may either set up an independent practice, or may work collaboratively within a health care team as a critical health care provider in a wide variety of clinical specialties.

Post-nominal credentials and initials

Post-nominal initials NPs may use are regulated by the state in which they are licensed and include:

RN (Registered Nurse)
NP-C (Nurse Practitioner - Certified; if certified by the AANP)
APRN-BC (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Board Certified; no longer awarded, replaced with specialty-specific credentials by the ANCC)
ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner)
ACNPC (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certified)
CNP (Certified Nurse Practitioner)
CPNP (Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; if certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board PNCB)
CPNP-PC (Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care; if certified by the PNCB )
CPNP-AC (Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care; if certified by the PNCB)
CRNP (Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner; used primarily in Pennsylvania and Alabama)
MSN (Master of Science in Nursing)
MN (Master of Nursing)
MA (Master of Arts in Nursing)
PMC (Post-Master's Certificate)
CAS (Certificate of Advanced Study)
DNSc (Doctor of Nursing Science; equivalent to Ph.D., most D.N.Sc. programs now converted to PhD programs)
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice; the terminal professional degree for NPs)
FAAN (Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing AAN)
FAANP (Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP)
RN(EP) or NP (Registered Nurse - Extended Practice; Manitoba, Canada)
RN(NP) (Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner; Saskatchewan, Canada)
[edit]Specialties
ACNP (Acute Care NP)
ANP (Adult NP)
(Specialty Programs: Adult Cardiovascular Care NP, Adult Primary Care NP, Adult Critical Care NP, Adult Acute Care NP)
ENP (Emergency NP)
FNP (Family NP)
GNP (Geriatric NP)
HNP (Holistic NP; APN program [9])
NNP (Neonatal NP)
PMHNP (Psychiatric/Mental Health NP)
APMHNP (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health NP)
FPMHNP (Family Psychiatric/Mental Health NP)
OHNP (Occupational Health NP)
ONP (Oncology NP)
AONP (Adult Oncology NP)
PONP (Pediatric Oncology NP)
PCNP (Palliative Care NP; APN program [10])
PNP (Pediatric NP)
PCCNP (Pediatric Critical Care NP)
ACPNP (Acute Care Pediatric NP)
PA/CCNP (Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care NP [11])
WHNP (Women's Health NP)
BC-PCM (Board Certified - Palliative Care Management, discontinued by ANCC)
BC-ADM (Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management)
ACHPN (Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse)
"-C" and "-BC" indicate "Certified" and "Board Certified" by a national certifying organization such as the ANCC or AANP
(eg, FNP-BC, NNP-BC, ANP-C, NP-C, etc)

SOURCE : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nurse_practitioner

Nursing Scholarships Information

2010-08-06T20:56:00.000-07:00

General Nursing Scholarships

SGNA RN GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.sgna.org/Education/scholarships.cfm
SCHOLARSHIPS OF THE UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY>>http://www.hqudc.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
MIRIAM FAY FURLONG GRANT>>http://www.atdnursing.org/awards.htm
MIDWEST ALLIANCE FOR NURSING INFORMATICS SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.himss.org/ASP/ScholarshipsHome.asp
HOSA SCHOLARSHIPS>>http://www.hosa.org/member/scholar.html
BARRY AND JULIA SMITH FAMILY NURSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM>>http://www.vistacare.com/giving/foundation/scholarships.php
AQHF EDUCATION OR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.aqha.com/foundation/scholarships/wanttoapply.html
BARBARA PALO FOSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.ulmanfund.org/Default.aspx?tabid=328
GARDNER FOUNDATION INS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.ins1.org/gardner/scholarship_ins_edu.html
MARY OPAL WOLANIN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.ngna.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=72

State Nursing Scholarships

ARIZONA NURSES FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM>>http://www.aznurse.org/default.asp?PageID=10000650
CALIFORNIA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.calegionaux.org/scholarships.htm
CHOOSENURSING.COM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM>>http://www.choosenursing.com/paying/scholarships.html
CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION ACHOLARSHIP>>http://www.ena.org/foundation/scholarships/
COLORADO NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.coloradodar.org/scholarships.htm
SOURCE :http://www.nursingscholarship.us/
CONNECTICUT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.cthfma.org/site/epage/18079_473.htm
CONNECTICUT LEAGUE FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>https://www.ctleaguefornursing.org/scholarships_apply.html
DELAWARE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/dhec/how_to_apply/financial_aid/FA_webpages/nursing.shtml
MARGARET A. STAFFORD NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.delcf.org/Apply_4_2.htm
FLORIDA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.dadecommunityfoundation.org/Site/programs/guideline1.jsp
FLORIDA NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS>>http://www.floridanurse.org/foundationGrants/index.asp
HAWAII NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/index.php?id=23
ILLINOIS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.ihatoday.org/membership/volunteers/scholarapp.pdf
INDIANA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.ihca.org/education_scholarships.aspx
IOWA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.iumf.org/otherscholarships.asp
IOWA LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP>>ialegion.org
KANSAS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://nursingworld.org/SNAS/KS/Knf.htm
KENTUCKY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.kentucky-nurses.org/KNF/KNF_scholarship-application.htm
MARYLAND NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>alamd.org
MISSOURI NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.monursing.org/programservices/prog_scholarships.htm
NORTH CAROLINA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.great100.org/Scholarship/scholarship.htm
OHIO NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.akrongeneral.org/portal/page?_pageid=153,162567&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
BIG 33 NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS>>http://www.big33.org/scholarships/default.ashx
OREGON NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.osac.state.or.us
THE OREGON NURSING SERVICES PROGRAM>>http://www.osac.state.or.us/grants.html
PENNSYLVANIA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.pct.edu/scholarships/external_scholarships/pauline_thompson_scholarship.pdf
NIGHTINGALE AWARDS OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.nightingaleawards.org/SCHOLARSHIPS.HTM
MCLEAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT MAJORS>>http://www.aicup.org/fundraising/Scholarships/Good_Citizen_&_McLean/McLean%20complete%20packet%202007-08.doc
JACK E. BARGER, SR., SCHOLARSHIPS>>http://www.panurses.org/new/page.cfm?pid=209&sid=21&id=4
RHODE ISLAND NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>www.rifoundation.org
TEXAS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP>>http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=11

Registered Nurses in USA (RN Jobs in USA)

2010-08-06T19:17:00.000-07:00

Significant Points

Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.6 million jobs.
About 60 percent of RN jobs are in hospitals.
The three typical educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program; advanced practice nurses—clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners—need a master’s degree.
Overall job opportunities are expected to be excellent, but may vary by employment and geographic setting; some employers report difficulty in attracting and retaining an adequate number of RNs.

Nature of the Work

Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients' family members. RNs record patients' medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.

RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explaining post-treatment home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Some RNs may work to promote general health by educating the public on warning signs and symptoms of disease. RNs also might run general health screening or immunization clinics, blood drives, and public seminars on various conditions.

When caring for patients, RNs establish a care plan or contribute to an existing plan. Plans may include numerous activities, such as administering medication, including careful checking of dosages and avoiding interactions; starting, maintaining, and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products; administering therapies and treatments; observing the patient and recording those observations; and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. Some RNs provide direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care.RNs with advanced educational preparation and training may perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and may have prescriptive authority.

Specific work responsibilities will vary from one RN to the next. An RN’s duties and title are often determined by their work setting or patient population served. RNs can specialize in one or more areas of patient care. There generally are four ways to specialize. RNs may work a particular setting or type of treatment, such as perioperative nurses, who work in operating rooms and assist surgeons. RNs may specialize in specific health conditions, as do diabetes management nurses, who assist patients to manage diabetes. Other RNs specialize in working with one or more organs or body system types, such as dermatology nurses, who work with patients who have skin disorders. RNs may also specialize with a well-defined population, such as geriatric nurses, who work with the elderly. Some RNs may combine specialties. For example, pediatric oncology nurses deal with children and adolescents who have cancer. The opportunities for specialization in registered nursing are extensive and are often determined on the job.

There are many options for RNs who specialize in a work setting or type of treatment. Ambulatory care nurses provide preventive care and treat patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries in physicians' offices or in clinics. Some ambulatory care nurses are involved in telehealth, providing care and advice through electronic communications media such as videoconferencing, the Internet, or by telephone. Critical care nurses provide care to patients with serious, complex, and acute illnesses or injuries that require very close monitoring and extensive medication protocols and therapies. Critical care nurses often work in critical or intensive care hospital units. Emergency, or trauma, nurses work in hospital or stand-alone emergency departments, providing initial assessments and care for patients with life-threatening conditions. Some emergency nurses may become qualified to serve as transport nurses, who provide medical care to patients who are transported by helicopter or airplane to the nearest medical facility. Holistic nurses provide care such as acupuncture, massage and aroma therapy, and biofeedback, which are meant to treat patients' mental and spiritual health in addition to their physical health. Home healthcare nurses provide at-home nursing care for patients, often as follow-up care after discharge from a hospital or from a rehabilitation, long-term care, or skilled nursing facility. Hospice and palliative care nurses provide care, most often in home or hospice settings, focused on maintaining quality of life for terminally ill patients. Infusion nurses administer medications, fluids, and blood to patients through injections into patients' veins. Long- term care nurses provide healthcare services on a recurring basis to patients with chronic physical or mental disorders, often in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities. Medical-surgical nurses provide health promotion and basic medical care to patients with various medical and surgical diagnoses. Occupational health nurses seek to prevent job-related injuries and illnesses, provide monitoring and emergency care services, and help employers implement health and safety standards. Perianesthesia nurses provide preoperative and postoperative care to patients undergoing anesthesia during surgery or other procedure. Perioperative nurses assist surgeons by selecting and handling instruments, controlling bleeding, and suturing incisions. Some of these nurses also can specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Psychiatric-mental health nurses treat patients with personality and mood disorders. Radiology nurses provide care to patients undergoing diagnostic radiation procedures such as ultrasounds, magnetic resonance imaging, and radiation therapy for oncology diagnoses. Rehabilitation nurses care for patients with temporary and permanent disabilities. Transplant nurses care for both transplant recipients and living donors and monitor signs of organ rejection.

RNs specializing in a particular disease, ailment, or healthcare condition are employed in virtually all work settings, including physicians' offices, outpatient treatment facilities, home healthcare agencies, and hospitals. Addictions nurses care for patients seeking help with alcohol, drug, tobacco, and other addictions. Intellectual and developmental disabilities nurses provide care for patients with physical, mental, or behavioral disabilities; care may include help with feeding, controlling bodily functions, sitting or standing independently, and speaking or other communication. Diabetes management nurses help diabetics to manage their disease by teaching them proper nutrition and showing them how to test blood sugar levels and administer insulin injections. Genetics nurses provide early detection screenings, counseling, and treatment of patients with genetic disorders, including cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease. HIV/AIDS nurses care for patients diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. Oncology nurses care for patients with various types of cancer and may assist in the administration of radiation and chemotherapies and follow-up monitoring. Wound, ostomy, and continence nurses treat patients with wounds caused by traumatic injury, ulcers, or arterial disease; provide postoperative care for patients with openings that allow for alternative methods of bodily waste elimination; and treat patients with urinary and fecal incontinence.

RNs specializing in treatment of a particular organ or body system usually are employed in hospital specialty or critical care units, specialty clinics, and outpatient care facilities. Cardiovascular nurses treat patients with coronary heart disease and those who have had heart surgery, providing services such as postoperative rehabilitation. Dermatology nurses treat patients with disorders of the skin, such as skin cancer and psoriasis. Gastroenterology nurses treat patients with digestive and intestinal disorders, including ulcers, acid reflux disease, and abdominal bleeding. Some nurses in this field also assist in specialized procedures such as endoscopies, which look inside the gastrointestinal tract using a tube equipped with a light and a camera that can capture images of diseased tissue. Gynecology nurses provide care to women with disorders of the reproductive system, including endometriosis, cancer, and sexually transmitted diseases. Nephrology nurses care for patients with kidney disease caused by diabetes, hypertension, or substance abuse. Neuroscience nurses care for patients with dysfunctions of the nervous system, including brain and spinal cord injuries and seizures. Ophthalmic nurses provide care to patients with disorders of the eyes, including blindness and glaucoma, and to patients undergoing eye surgery. Orthopedic nurses care for patients with muscular and skeletal problems, including arthritis, bone fractures, and muscular dystrophy. Otorhinolaryngology nurses care for patients with ear, nose, and throat disorders, such as cleft palates, allergies, and sinus disorders. Respiratory nurses provide care to patients with respiratory disorders such as asthma, tuberculosis, and cystic fibrosis. Urology nurses care for patients with disorders of the kidneys, urinary tract, and male reproductive organs, including infections, kidney and bladder stones, and cancers.

RNs who specialize by population provide preventive and acute care in all healthcare settings to the segment of the population in which they specialize, including newborns (neonatology), children and adolescents (pediatrics), adults, and the elderly (gerontology or geriatrics). RNs also may provide basic healthcare to patients outside of healthcare settings in such venues as including correctional facilities, schools, summer camps, and the military. Some RNs travel around the United States and throughout the world providing care to patients in areas with shortages of healthcare workers.

Most RNs work as staff nurses as members of a team providing critical healthcare. However, some RNs choose to become advanced practice nurses, who work independently or in collaboration with physicians, and may focus on the provision of primary care services. Clinical nurse specialists provide direct patient care and expert consultations in one of many nursing specialties, such as psychiatric-mental health. Nurse anesthetists provide anesthesia and related care before and after surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic and obstetrical procedures. They also provide pain management and emergency services, such as airway management. Nurse-midwives provide primary care to women, including gynecological exams, family planning advice, prenatal care, assistance in labor and delivery, and neonatal care. Nurse practitioners serve as primary and specialty care providers, providing a blend of nursing and healthcare services to patients and families. The most common specialty areas for nurse practitioners are family practice, adult practice, women's health, pediatrics, acute care, and geriatrics. However, there are a variety of other specialties that nurse practitioners can choose, including neonatology and mental health. Advanced practice nurses can prescribe medications in all States and in the District of Columbia.

Some nurses have jobs that require little or no direct patient care, but still require an active RN license. Forensics nurses participate in the scientific investigation and treatment of abuse victims, violence, criminal activity, and traumatic accident. Infection control nurses identify, track, and control infectious outbreaks in healthcare facilities and develop programs for outbreak prevention and response to biological terrorism. Nurse educators plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs and curricula for the professional development of student nurses and RNs. Nurse informaticists manage and communicate nursing data and information to improve decision making by consumers, patients, nurses, and other healthcare providers. RNs also may work as healthcare consultants, public policy advisors, pharmaceutical and medical supply researchers and salespersons, and medical writers and editors.

Work environment. Most RNs work in well-lit, comfortable healthcare facilities. Home health and public health nurses travel to patients' homes, schools, community centers, and other sites. RNs may spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching, and standing. Patients in hospitals and nursing care facilities require 24-hour care; consequently, nurses in these institutions may work nights, weekends, and holidays. RNs also may be on call—available to work on short notice. Nurses who work in offices, schools, and other settings that do not provide 24-hour care are more likely to work regular business hours. About 20 percent of RNs worked part time in 2008.

RNs may be in close contact with individuals who have infectious diseases and with toxic, harmful, or potentially hazardous compounds, solutions, and medications. RNs must observe rigid, standardized guidelines to guard against disease and other dangers, such as those posed by radiation, accidental needle sticks, chemicals used to sterilize instruments, and anesthetics. In addition, they are vulnerable to back injury when moving patients.

Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement

The three typical educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program. Nurses most commonly enter the occupation by completing an associate degree or bachelor's degree program. Individuals then must complete a national licensing examination in order to obtain a nursing license. Advanced practice nurses—clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners—need a master’s degree.

Education and training. There are three typical educational paths to registered nursing—a bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in nursing (ADN), and a diploma. BSN programs, offered by colleges and universities, take about 4 years to complete. ADN programs, offered by community and junior colleges, take about 2 to 3 years to complete. Diploma programs, administered in hospitals, last about 3 years. Generally, licensed graduates of any of the three types of educational programs qualify for entry-level positions as a staff nurse. There are hundreds of registered nursing programs that result in an ADN or BSN; however, there are relatively few diploma programs.

Individuals considering a career in nursing should carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of enrolling in each type of education program. Advancement opportunities may be more limited for ADN and diploma holders compared to RNs who obtain a BSN or higher. Individuals who complete a bachelor's degree receive more training in areas such as communication, leadership, and critical thinking, all of which are becoming more important as nursing practice becomes more complex. Additionally, bachelor's degree programs offer more clinical experience in nonhospital settings. A bachelor's or higher degree is often necessary for administrative positions, research, consulting, and teaching

Many RNs with an ADN or diploma later enter bachelor's degree programs to prepare for a broader scope of nursing practice. Often, they can find an entry-level position and then take advantage of tuition reimbursement benefits to work toward a BSN by completing an RN-to-BSN program. Accelerated master's degree in nursing (MSN) programs also are available. They typically take 3-4 years to complete full time and result in the award of both the BSN and MSN.

There are education programs available for people interested in switching to a career in nursing as well. Individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field may enroll in an accelerated BSN program. Accelerated BSN programs last 12 to 18 months and provide the fastest route to a BSN for individuals who already hold a degree. MSN programs also are available for individuals who hold a bachelor's or higher degree in another field; master’s degree programs usually last 2 years.

All nursing education programs include classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology and other behavioral sciences, and nursing. Coursework also includes the liberal arts for ADN and BSN students.

Supervised clinical experience is provided in hospital departments such as pediatrics, psychiatry, maternity, and surgery. A number of programs include clinical experience in nursing care facilities, public health departments, home health agencies, and ambulatory clinics.

Licensure and certification. In all States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, students must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a national licensing examination, known as the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX-RN, in order to obtain a nursing license. Other eligibility requirements for licensure vary by State. Contact your State’s board of nursing for details.

Other qualifications. Nurses should be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail oriented. They must be able to direct or supervise others, correctly assess patients' conditions, and determine when consultation is required. They need emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.

RNs should enjoy learning because continuing education credits are required by some States and/or employers at regular intervals. Career-long learning is a distinct reality for RNs.

Some nurses may become credentialed in specialties such as ambulatory care, gerontology, informatics, pediatrics, and many others. Credentialing for RNs is available from the American Nursing Credentialing Center, the National League for Nursing, and many others. Although credentialing is usually voluntary, it demonstrates adherence to a higher standard and some employers may require it.

Advancement. Most RNs begin as staff nurses in hospitals and, with experience and good performance, often move to other settings or are promoted to positions with more responsibility. In management, nurses can advance from assistant unit manager or head nurse to more senior-level administrative roles of assistant director, director, vice president, or chief of nursing. Increasingly, management-level nursing positions require a graduate or an advanced degree in nursing or health services administration. Administrative positions require leadership, communication and negotiation skills, and good judgment.

Some RNs choose to become advanced practice nurses, who work independently or in collaboration with physicians, and may focus on providing primary care services. There are four types of advanced practice nurses: clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners. Clinical nurse specialists provide direct patient care and expert consultations in one of many nursing specialties, such as psychiatric-mental health. Nurse anesthetists provide anesthesia and related care before and after surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic, and obstetrical procedures. They also provide pain management and emergency services, such as airway management. Nurse-midwives provide primary care to women, including gynecological exams, family planning advice, prenatal care, assistance in labor and delivery, and neonatal care. Nurse practitioners serve as primary and specialty care providers, providing a blend of nursing and healthcare services to patients and families.

All four types of advanced practice nurses require at least a master's degree. In addition, all States specifically define requirements for registered nurses in advanced practice roles. Advanced practice nurses may prescribe medicine, but the authority to prescribe varies by State. Contact your State’s board of nursing for specific regulations regarding advanced practice nurses.

Some nurses move into the business side of healthcare. Their nursing expertise and experience on a healthcare team equip them to manage ambulatory, acute, home-based, and chronic care businesses. Employers—including hospitals, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and managed care organizations, among others—need RNs for health planning and development, marketing, consulting, policy development, and quality assurance. Other nurses work as college and university faculty or conduct research.

Employment

As the largest healthcare occupation, registered nurses held about 2.6 million jobs in 2008. Hospitals employed the majority of RNs, with 60 percent of such jobs. About 8 percent of jobs were in offices of physicians, 5 percent in home healthcare services, 5 percent in nursing care facilities, and 3 percent in employment services. The remainder worked mostly in government agencies, social assistance agencies, and educational services.

Job Outlook

Overall job opportunities for registered nurses are expected to be excellent, but may vary by employment and geographic setting. Some employers report difficulty in attracting and retaining an adequate number of RNs. Employment of RNs is expected to grow much faster than the average and, because the occupation is very large, 581,500 new jobs will result, among the largest number of new jobs for any occupation. Additionally, hundreds of thousands of job openings will result from the need to replace experienced nurses who leave the occupation.

Employment change. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will be driven by technological advances in patient care, which permit a greater number of health problems to be treated, and by an increasing emphasis on preventive care. In addition, the number of older people, who are much more likely than younger people to need nursing care, is projected to grow rapidly.

However, employment of RNs will not grow at the same rate in every industry. The projected growth rates for RNs in the industries with the highest employment of these workers are:

Industry	Percent
Offices of physicians	48
Home health care services	33
Nursing care facilities	25
Employment services	24
Hospitals, public and private	17

Employment is expected to grow more slowly in hospitals—healthcare's largest industry—than in most other healthcare industries. While the intensity of nursing care is likely to increase, requiring more nurses per patient, the number of inpatients (those who remain in the hospital for more than 24 hours) is not likely to grow by much. Patients are being discharged earlier, and more procedures are being done on an outpatient basis, both inside and outside hospitals. Rapid growth is expected in hospital outpatient facilities, such as those providing same-day surgery, rehabilitation, and chemotherapy.

More and more sophisticated procedures, once performed only in hospitals, are being performed in physicians' offices and in outpatient care centers, such as freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers. Accordingly, employment is expected to grow fast in these places as healthcare in general expands.

Employment in nursing care facilities is expected to grow because of increases in the number of older persons, many of whom require long-term care. Many elderly patients want to be treated at home or in residential care facilities, which will drive demand for RNs in those settings. The financial pressure on hospitals to discharge patients as soon as possible should produce more admissions to nursing and residential care facilities and referrals to home healthcare. Job growth also is expected in units that provide specialized long-term rehabilitation for stroke and head injury patients, as well as units that treat Alzheimer's victims.

Employment in home healthcare is expected to increase in response to the growing number of older persons with functional disabilities, consumer preference for care in the home, and technological advances that make it possible to bring increasingly complex treatments into the home. The type of care demanded will require nurses who are able to perform complex procedures.

Job prospects. Overall job opportunities are expected to be excellent for registered nurses. Employers in some parts of the country and in certain employment settings report difficulty in attracting and retaining an adequate number of RNs, primarily because of an aging RN workforce and a lack of younger workers to fill positions. Qualified applicants to nursing schools are being turned away because of a shortage of nursing faculty. The need for nursing faculty will only increase as many instructors near retirement. Despite the slower employment growth in hospitals, job opportunities should still be excellent because of the relatively high turnover of hospital nurses. To attract and retain qualified nurses, hospitals may offer signing bonuses, family-friendly work schedules, or subsidized training. Although faster employment growth is projected in physicians' offices and outpatient care centers, RNs may face greater competition for these positions because they generally offer regular working hours and more comfortable working environments. Generally, RNs with at least a bachelor's degree will have better job prospects than those without a bachelor's. In addition, all four advanced practice specialties—clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and nurse anesthetists—will be in high demand, particularly in medically underserved areas such as inner cities and rural areas. Relative to physicians, these RNs increasingly serve as lower-cost primary care providers.

Earnings

Median annual wages of registered nurses were $62,450 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $51,640 and $76,570. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $43,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,240. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of registered nurses in May 2008 were:

Employment services	$68,160
General medical and surgical hospitals	63,880
Offices of physicians	59,210
Home health care services	58,740
Nursing care facilities	57,060

Many employers offer flexible work schedules, child care, educational benefits, and bonuses. About 21 percent of registered nurses are union members or covered by union contract.

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