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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Nursing home workers are the lowest-paid workers in nursing homes, and yet some of them do work that's not needed, according to a new study.A nursing home care worker is one of about 10,000 people in nursing care.The most common job for nursing home workers is nursing home support staff, who assist families in their care.This isn't the first time
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NURSING HOME JOB PAYS $30K PER YEAR in a city with the highest median income, according to a new analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The median salary for a nurse was $29,500 in May, the last month for which the data is available, according the BLS.The lowest-paid nursing assistant was $22,000.The highest-paid nurse, meanwhile, was a $72,000
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Nursing home jobs are booming in Scotland, with the country expected to see nearly 3,000 more nursing jobs added to the NHS this year.The Nursing and Midwifery Council Scotland said this was an increase of more than 1,000 on last year and was expected to be higher than in Wales, the Midlands and the North East.The NHS also says there
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Nursing home job losses in the United States are up 20 percent in the last year, according to a survey of more than 500 nursing home workers released Wednesday.The study by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the National Center for Home Health Care Research (NCHCR) found that nursing home employees were losing jobs at rates five times higher than
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Nursing has long been a lucrative career, with nursing jobs paying up to $90,000 a year, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.But what happens when a child is born with a genetic disorder and it means that they need a newborn nurse?The average neonatal nursery pays just under $80,000 for the position.The average hospital job pays between $100,000
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Nurse clips are an essential tool for travel nurses.They're a staple in nursing homes and can be worn by any nurse who has an ongoing role in caring for patients.But they also can be a great opportunity to take your professional identity out of your uniform.Read on to find out how to make a nurse clip work in your travel
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Online nursing school is a job, and not just for those with a bachelor's degree in nursing.But that doesn't mean it's a job for everyone.For those looking to start a new career in nursing, you need to be certified.And it's not just about nursing.A few months ago, we covered the most common misconceptions about online nursing schools.But the new reality
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NURSING HOME Jobs: Nurses who care for vulnerable seniors, pregnant women, and others with special needs earn up to $100,000 per year.NURSE IDENTIFICATION: The job of a nurse is to identify and care for the sick, injured, or elderly.NUTRITIONAL PRACTICES: Nursers need to take care of their patients.They must be able to take medication and administer medications.They also need to
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NURSING HOME Jobs: Nurses who care for vulnerable seniors, pregnant women, and others with special needs earn up to $100,000 per year.NURSE IDENTIFICATION: The job of a nurse is to identify and care for the sick, injured, or elderly.NUTRITIONAL PRACTICES: Nursers need to take care of their patients.They must be able to take medication and administer medications.They also need to
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