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American Sentinel University has developed a Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) Readiness Worksheet to help nurses assess how they feel about continuing their education and gauge their readiness to pursue a BSN. Nurses can print out the complimentary worksheet at http://www.americansentinel.edu/wp-content/uploads/BSN-Readiness-Worksheet-PDF.pdf, respond to ten statements and then tally their score results to see how they rate on a BSN-readiness scale. AURORA, Colo. (PRWEB) May 20, 2013...
The newly released infographic highlights caregiver job demand, pay, and outlook. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 myCNAjobs, a growing professional caregiver job network and recruitment vehicle for home care agencies and long term care nationwide, announces the release of a new infographic titled, The All Stars of Caregiving. The infographic highlights caregiver, certified nursing assistant (CNA), certified home health aide (CHHA), and LPN job outlook, median pay, and education and...
Swank HealthCare is excited to announce the availability of continuing education credits for the American Heart Association courses: Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online Part 1 Course and Acute Stroke Online. Among its comprehensive continuing education and continuing medical education (CE/CME) offerings, Swank HealthCare also offers American Heart Association online courses to help hospital professionals fulfill requirements relating to emergency preparedness skills and update...
Dorland Health, a division of Access Intelligence, announced the winners of the fourth annual Case In Point Platinum Awards, recognizing outstanding case management professionals and organizations committed to ensuring the system is patient- and family-centric, safe and effective. The Awards Program highlighted the innovative and creative work across the healthcare system that is improving access, promoting wellness and ensuring safe transitions of care through effective care coordination...
Minnesota Hospital Association's annual awards recognize patient safety, volunteerism, innovations in patient care, hospital excellence ST. PAUL, Minn., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) honored innovative programs and outstanding leaders in health care at its 29(th) annual awards ceremony on Friday, May 17. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/MM73437LOGO) Eighteen awards were given for extraordinary achievement in...
Healthcare leaders will gather at the 2013 Amerinet Member Conference, May 19-22, 2013, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in Orlando, Fla., to explore the latest trends in supply chain innovation, care delivery and healthcare reform and implementation. St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Healthcare leaders will gather at the 2013 Amerinet Member Conference, May 19-22, 2013, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in Orlando, Fla., to explore the latest trends in supply chain...
Systems Technologies specializes in Nurse Call Systems for assisted living and continuing care retirement communities. Hayden, ID (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Assisted living and retirement communities have unique needs when it comes to safety and comfort of their residents. Systems Technologies is well-acquainted with these requirements and provides clients with an effective and cost-efficient solution – VisionLink Wireless Nurse Call System®. This is an integrated, turnkey...
Alvernia University healthcare degree students celebrate cultural diversity with end-of-semester cultural event. Reading, PA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 With the help of education, psychology, and music students, Alvernia nursing students offered a semester-ending cultural luncheon at Alvernia University. Alvernia University freshman nursing student Rixye Melendez knows first-hand the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity. Born in Honduras, Central America, she lived in New York City...
Opponents to the Closing Will Present Testimony Detailing the Devastating Impact the Loss of this Service Will Have on the Vulnerable Children of Greater Taunton Steward's Decision Violates Its Promise to the Community to Maintain All Services at Morton Hospital, and Will Mean Sick Children Will be Boarded in the Busy Emergency Department or Shipped to Boston, Providence or Fall River for Care TAUNTON, Mass., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What: Department of...
Recognition achieved by 395 out of nearly 6,000 U.S. healthcare organizations DETROIT, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) has achieved Magnet® recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. Magnet recognition is determined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, which ensures that rigorous standards for nursing excellence are met....
