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Tips on resumes for nurses

Question:
I've been in practice as a nurse for years, and have kept the same position in the hospital that I got right out of nursing school. Now I think I'm ready to make a move to a different facility, but I haven't updated my resume since I applied for that first job. Where do I start?

Answer:
Your situation is not unusual; most of us tend to put off updating a resume until we see a need to apply for something new. A better practice would be to update frequently, every year or so, [...]

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3 cardiac care fields for nurses

Question:
I'm interested in cardiovascular disease, and I know that it is a big field. What nursing roles should I consider, and what training would I need after I get my RN license?

Answer:
Cardiovascular care is a big field in more ways than one. First of all, the numbers of cardiovascular disease are rising and expected to continue, at least in part due to lifestyle issues in the US population. Secondly, given the needs in this field, there are many and varied opportunities for nu [...]

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Specialty certification for RNs; is it for you?

Question:
What does certification mean for nurses? Does it require more education? What is the value of being certified?

Answer:
Most nurses would agree that one of the best things about the nursing profession is the variety of opportunities open to registered nurses.  More and more in today's health care scenario, those opportunities involve a high degree of specialized knowledge.  Inpatients are sicker, ho [...]

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5 practice issues for nurse practitioners in 2012

Question:
I'm an RN, working on my BSN.  I'm interested becoming a nurse practitioner.  What do you see as the big issues for NP practice in the years ahead?

Answer:
It's pretty clear that the demand for NPs will increase in coming years, in part to meet a predicted shortage of primary care providers.  While it is common now to find nurse practitioners working in all manner of subspecialty fields, the role originated during the 1960s in response to a shortage of pediatricians.  [...]

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6 nursing careers in women’s health care

Question:
What nursing careers are there in women's health? I am just getting started in nursing school, and I think that is the general area I want to work in.

Answer:
One of the great things about a career in nursing is that even within a specialty such as women's health there are numerous options.  Let's look at a few.

1. Gynecology is the specialty related to female re [...]

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Business to nursing: Tips for career change

Question:
I'm a man in my 40s, and have co-owned a business for the past 20 years. The business has been struggling lately, and I don't have the passion to fight for it anymore. I think I'm ready to go in a new direction, and I can't help but think about how important nurses have been when my own family members have been sick and hospitalized. Is this a transition that is worth considering? How can I get started on a nursing career at my age?

Answer:
In the recent economic downturn [...]

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Do nurses get SAD?

Question:
I work as an LPN in a busy clinic in the Midwest. Now that the holidays are over I'm feeling like I have zero energy and absolutely no enthusiasm for going to work. I'd like to quit, but I need the job, and basically I do like the work and the people I work with. How can I get out of this funk?

Answer:
Of course we like to think of the holidays as a happy time, and the new year as a fresh start, but for many people  it can be a draining time.  Once the festivities are o [...]

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5 nursing jobs in infectious disease fields

Question:
I'm a nurse who is interested in infectious disease and infection control. How could I make this into a career?

Answer:
Infection control and principles of epidemiology are critical areas for all health professionals.   Nurses in all practice settings are responsible for implementing up-to-date infection control principles on a daily basis.  You don't mention your nursing education, but if you don't have a BSN, getting that degree will be important to the options I'm g [...]

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6 resolutions for nurses

Question:
I'm working on my New Years resolutions for 2012, and I'd like to improve my nursing practice. Any suggestions?


Answer:
Good for you!  Here are a few ideas for that list of resolutions.

1. Read a journal

Make it a routine to read a journal relevant to your field of practice as regularly as possible.  Some journals are academic and research oriented.  Others contain practical updates as we [...]

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Countdown to a healthy new year

Question:
How can I help my patients to achieve a healthy weight? It seems like the classic advice is to eat less and exercise more, but that's too simplistic to be helpful. On the other hand, I'm a nurse, not a dietitian!

Answer:
There are going to be times when as a nurse you will want to consult with or refer to a dietitian to help your patient with a specific plan for healthy eating.  This would be true when your patient has a diagnosis such as diabetes, celiac disease, an eati [...]

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