This is a guest post by Sarah Gwynne, RN, the Registered Nurse for the Queensland Government and an RN registered nurse.RN training has been around since 1877 when the first Registered Nurse (RN) was first established in Queensland.This RNs qualification includes knowledge of all aspects of healthcare including medical and nursing care.RNs can also practise as registered nurses, as registered
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Nurses' week is over.This is your last chance to get stylish while nursing your baby."Nurse's week is a time when nurses are reminded to dress smart and be stylish, but this is not an optional part of being a good nanny," the agency said."We ask that you dress with confidence and maintain a positive attitude while nursing."Here are 10 tips
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The latest installment of our four-part series on health care is here: When you are a patient, how do you help yourself and your family?Here are four tips that will help you become more patient and more understanding of your health care providers: Know Your Health Care Provider First.If you know your health provider, you know you are getting the
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Nursing homes are still popular among the elderly population, but they are also becoming a growing source of healthcare costs for the healthcare system.As of March 31, nursing homes provided nearly $8.7 billion in total healthcare costs, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.And the cost of care for elderly people has increased significantly over the
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An international study finds that, even though nurses in the United States earn a median annual salary of $100,000, the median wage of their Israeli colleagues is $65,000.The salary gap between the two countries is particularly striking.Israel's median salary is $50,000 while the average Israeli salary is about $65 for an equivalent job in the U.S.The study, by Israeli researchers
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The latest news on nursing home care: • Nursing home care is now part of the federal government's safety net.• The federal government is providing $1 billion to help state and local governments build more nursing homes.• States are also funding about $3.6 billion for nursing home expansions.
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The cancer death toll in the U.S. is still staggering.It now stands at about 8,400 new cases per day.But while the number of new cancer deaths has been rising for years, there has been a steady decrease over the past several years.It is a trend that doctors and nurses are now working to reverse.Read more.This article first appeared in the
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In an effort to save as much as possible, we are sharing some tips for saving money on airport tickets, hotels, and flights.If you are traveling with your family, make sure that you use your airline's booking app.If you are renting a hotel room, you should make sure to use the hotel's booking portal, not the website or app.Be sure
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Practical nursing is one of the most important professions in nursing.If you're the type of nurse who loves to be in the community, you can count on wearing the right shoes for your profession.However, it's also important to know the best way to fit the nursing shoes you wear.Here are some tips on how to choose a nursing shoe for
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Online nursing programs are booming in many parts of the country.Now, the next best thing to an online nursing job.But not everyone is able to apply online.Here's what you need to know to make the best choice for you and your family.1.What is an online nurse practitioner?An online nurse program is a program that lets anyone apply for nursing jobs.It
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