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Stop the Bullying Now -- Stand up for Nurses and Patients

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:45:00 +0000

photo from Flickr Have you heard about the plight of Amanda Trujillo, an RN who was fired by Banner health in Arizona for educating a patient in the process of obtaining informed consent? The...

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Defuse Stress: An Insider's Review of Stress and Burnout in Nurses

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:36:00 +0000

A guest post by Katie Beland... Nurses experience a high level of stress throughout the work day. Information passes from client, receptionist, nurse, doctor and insurance companies in a...

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A First Aid Kit is a MUST

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:59:00 +0000

One of the things about being a nurse is that it's not a nine-to-five job you can leave behind at the office. You're a nurse 24/7. And many times you're called upon by family and friends for advice...

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Online RN to BSN Program Waives Application Fee

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:13:00 +0000

I received this information yesterday... From now until February 20, 2012, Linfield College is waiving their $100 online RN to BSN degree application fee. Here's a blurb about their...

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Stat Gear's Medical Tape Holder Really Works!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:33:00 +0000

I recently received an item to review. I have to be honest and tell you I don't often care for this process because some of the stuff people send me isn't worth the money they spent to send...

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Top 36 36 Blogs Help Nurses with Their Careers

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:19:00 +0000

©ResumeMag The Nursing Site Blog is honored to be recognized by Resume Mag as one of the 36 top blogs that help nurses with their careers. Thanks!!! Check out this great resource and the other...

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Help with Care Plans and Nursing Diagnosis

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

I was working on my own lens at Squidoo today and came across a site that I thought could be helpful to those of you just learning about, or struggling to master: Nursing Diagnosis, NANDA and Care...

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Happy 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:46:00 +0000

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Happy Holidays!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:30:00 +0000

Happy Holidays!!! ©2009-11 Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN All Rights Reserved.

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Support the National Nurse Act of 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:09:00 +0000

Nearly 50% of adults (over 16) in the US are considered to be health care illiterate. That doesn't simply mean they can't read. In fact, many can read quite well. It means that they don't understand...

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The Five Biggest Myths About Online Nursing Degrees

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:13:00 +0000

From UT Arlington College of Nursing: 1. Sitting in a classroom is the only way to really learn. The nurses participating in an RN to BSN program all have plenty of clinical experience and the...

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Uniforms Harbor Bacteria

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:41:00 +0000

I work in an office setting now reviewing charts, but I am still acutely aware of the germs and bacteria the paper can harbor. I'm not a germaphobe by any means, but I wash my hands...

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The Everything New Nurse Book -- Second Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000

The Everything New Nurse Book -- Second Edition comes out TODAY. It's available in book stores and on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. It's also available in Kindle format from Amazon. I hope you enjoy...

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Degrees and Certifications for Aspiring Nurses

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:26:00 +0000

A guest post from Elaine Hircsch Nursing is a field usually without a shortage of jobs. Nurses comprise the nation's largest group of healthcare professionals, and while a lagging economy might...

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Some People Should NOT be Nurses!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:53:00 +0000

I haven't been here in awhile and I'm sorry. My family has been dealing with the dying process of a dear sweet soul. Before I begin, regarding HIPAA considerations, I have the necessary...

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RIP Steve Jobs

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:49:00 +0000

"Your time is limited so don't waste it living someone else's life..." Steve Jobs inspired many to become great just by doing their own thing and not being afraid to be who they are. ...

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Starched White Uniforms Had Their Place???

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:38:00 +0000

Nurses get dirty. That's just a fact of life and part of the job description. So nurses need uniforms that can take a lot of torture from on-the-job messes to frequent laundering with chemicals and...

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Never Forget 9-11-01

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:01:00 +0000

photo by Kathy Quan There is nothing as sobering as standing at Ground Zero and realizing the way the world was changed that day. We will never forget. ©2009-11 Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN All...

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How to Become a Nurse if You Have Criminal Charges on File?

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:32:00 +0000

One of the most common questions I am asked concerns how to go about becoming a nurse when you have a criminal record stemming from domestic problems such as a very messy ending to a marriage or...

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Why Nurses Need Professional Liability Insurance

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:12:00 +0000

A Guest post from Robert Hauser... All medical professionals should have a good malpractice policy in place, including nurses. A lot of nurses think they are immune from malpractice claims; after...

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Nursing Receives $71M Influx From Grants :: Dorland Health

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:34:00 +0000

Nursing Receives $71M Influx From Grants :: Dorland Health ©2009-11 Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN All Rights Reserved.

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Nursing Strategies: Understanding the Sources & Costs of Conflict – Hot Topics – Healthcare – American Sentinel University Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:15:00 +0000

Nursing Strategies: Understanding the Sources & Costs of Conflict – Hot Topics – Healthcare – American Sentinel University Blog ©2009-11 Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN All Rights Reserved.

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Please Help With Surveys

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:25:00 +0000

My friends at BestNursingDegree.com are putting together some information for new nurses and they have designed a couple of surveys to help them gather the data and information to make this useful....

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Consider This: A Matter of National Security

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:55:00 +0000

Well said Rita!!! Here's a great take on the subject from The Nurses' Nurse... the National Nurse is a matter of national security!!! Read more.... ©2009-11 Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN All...

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