Seattle, WA (NursingSalary.org) – 34 of the doctoral programs at the University of Washington have been rated highly on national scale. The evaluation was conducted by the National Research Council on a batch of 5,000 PhD programs from 212 universities from across the United States. Results were released on Tuesday,… Continue Reading →
California State University Will Offer Doctor of Nursing Practice Degrees
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NursingSalary.org) – A new law allows the California State University (CSU) to offer doctoral degrees in nursing practice. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger approved the Assembly Bill 867 that permits CSU to launch a new pilot program – the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Prior to the Bill, only… Continue Reading →
Asbestos Related Disorders Like Lung Cancer
San Francisco, CA (NursingSalary.org) - Asbestos is a family of natural silica compounds and is found in fibers of various shapes and sizes throughout the world. They have been recently associated with malign and benign cancer diseases. Asbestos was most commonly used in insulation materials and nowadays can be found… Continue Reading →
Air Disaster Simulation at the University of Ulster Nursing School
Ulster, UK (NursingSalary.org) – Nursing students at the University of Ulster got the chance to practice their learned skills with an air disaster simulation exercise during the weekend. Following the incidents in the US on September 11, 2001, the City of Derry Airport organizes a public biannual exercise for demonstrative… Continue Reading →
New Nursing School at Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI (NursingSalary.org)—Henry Ford Community College has expanded its nursing program, announced HFCC Associate Dean of Nursing Katherine Howe today, September 12, in a press release. Hundreds of new students have enrolled at HFCC this year, despite the few major issues the college has had during the summer. Classes started… Continue Reading →
Friends in Nursing: Mentorship Program Implemented at Lourdes College
Sylvania, OH (NursingSalary.org) – Lourdes School of Nursing responded to the increased needs of retaining students by establishing the ‘Friends in Nursing’ mentorship program. Currently in pilot phase, the project will present current nursing students with the opportunity of getting hands-on, one-on-one advice from established professionals in the field. The… Continue Reading →
Nursing Jobs are Still in Demand
San Francisco, CA (NursingSalary.org)- A recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows a high demand for nurses on today’s job market, despite the current economic crisis. The average monthly salary for a registered nurse is of $66,530 in the United States, almost $7,000 more than what a RN… Continue Reading →
Registered Nurses to Provide Anesthesia Care
San Mateo, CA (NursingSalary.org)- Two studies have been recently conducted to assess whether highly skilled registered nurses can deliver anesthetics without the supervision of a medical doctor. As of now, 15 states have decided to allow unassisted nurses to perform the procedure, and Colorado might soon be the 16th. The… Continue Reading →
Nurse Reunited with Father She Has Never Met
New York City, NY (NursingSalary.org) – 41 year old Wanda Rodriguez, a head nurse at Calvary Hospital, had a touching encounter with the father she has never met. One evening she overheard the name of a terminally ill patient—Victor Peraza—and she froze, it was the name of her father. Her… Continue Reading →
Baylor Nursing School Event to Focus on Care for Elders
Waco, TX (NursingSalary.org) – This year’s symposium for registered nurses hosted by the Baylor Nursing School will focus on providing quality health care services for older population, announces a press release on the university’s website. The event will be hosted by the Louise Herrington School of Nursing in Dallas between… Continue Reading →
