January 10, 2011 in Nursing Schools | Permalink
Edwardsville, IL (NursingSalary.org) – Starting fall of 2011, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced their School of Nursing will be offering a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree. A press release quoted by St. Louis Business Journal tells us that SIUE believes the new degree will address the new regulations… Continue Reading →
December 28, 2010 in Nursing Jobs | Permalink
Charlotte, NC (NursingSalary.org) – As the state’s economy keeps its ascending track, oodles of job seekers, as well as companies looking for skilled professionals are looking for good signs on the job market. Experts give optimistic forecasts—the healthcare sector has one of the best odds for growth in the coming… Continue Reading →
December 24, 2010 in Health Care | Permalink
Morgantown, WV (NursingSalary.org) – Danny King, President of West Virginia University Hospitals, announced on Tuesday that the Union’s approximately 870 members plan to go on strike on December 31, when the contract expires. The quality levels of patient assistance, said Union President Bruce McClymonds, won’t be affected by the strike,… Continue Reading →
November 26, 2010 in Nursing Jobs | Permalink
San Francisco, CA (NursingSalary.org)- If you are in the Syracuse area, have a nursing degree, and looking for a job, then you are in for some good news. If you have not already heard, Crouse Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital are planning to expand. Both of these expansions are expected… Continue Reading →
November 25, 2010 in Nursing Jobs | Permalink
San Francisco, CA (NursingSalary.org)- According to St. Boniface Hospital, they are in desperate need to fill some of their cardiac nurse positions that they have open. WRHA spokeswoman Heidi Graham said “We don’t want people to worry. Patients on the wait list are contacted regularly. Any change in their medical… Continue Reading →
November 23, 2010 in Nursing Jobs | Permalink
San Francisco, CA (NursingSalary.org)- As you may have heard over the past year or so, there has been a huge expected shortage of nurses in the future. Whether they are moving on to different careers or retiring, there are sure to be open spots. IN addition, with the new health… Continue Reading →
November 22, 2010 in Health Care | Permalink
San Francisco, CA (NursingSalary.org)- Telemedicine technologies are an increasingly popular way MD’s and nurses can “meet” their patients without having to be in the same physical location. A specially designed room at the University of Nebraska Medical Center allows health care personnel get in touch with patients at remote nursing… Continue Reading →
November 19, 2010 in Health Care | Permalink
San Francisco, CA (NursingSalary.org)- According to a survey, 96% of patients with back problems have been very happy with seeing a spinal clinic rather than with nurse practitioners. To see a surgeon, you may have to wait up for a year. When going to a spinal clinic, you can get… Continue Reading →
November 19, 2010 in Registered Nurse | Permalink
Baltimore, MD (NursingSalary.org) – Elizabeth Jordan, director of the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing baccalaureate program and also Certified Registered Nurse, recently joined the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHBC) in an attempt to promote their text4baby program. Text4baby is a free program meant to assist underserved mothers to… Continue Reading →
November 18, 2010 in Nursing Jobs | Permalink
San Francisco, CA (NursingSalary.org)- If you are not already aware, there has been a huge shortage of nurses expected within the next decade. This is not the best of news, because if there is a shortage of nurses, then that means that patients will not receive the best care. This… Continue Reading →