One of the more interesting areas in which nursing professionals can specialize these days is in the field of occupational health. With the rising costs of employer-based health insurance plans, and the costs associated with unhealthy employees, many organizations are turning to nurses who specialize in occupational health to assist in preventing workplace injuries and developing wellness programs to cut down on absences and improve...more
There are many different areas in which nurse practitioners serve patients, with some areas requiring a high level of specialized training and focus. From geriatric care to pediatrics, each specific group that a nurse focuses on comes with its own unique set of challenges. One particular area of expertise - women's health - requires highly targeted training in such fields as obstetrics and gynecology, as well as other areas that apply primarily...more
Senior Health: How to Be Your Own Advocate What kind of relationship do you have with your doctor? Are you comfortable asking questions to clarify something if you don't understand it? Do you feel as though you are being heard and your needs are being met? Everybody - especially aging seniors should be their own health advocate, and you should truly view the relationship you have with your doctor this way.Developing a collaborative partnership with your doctor can be crucial to your health and wellbeing. Here are some helpful hints to get you started:Be prepared - Write down a list of things you'd like to address, such as concerns you may have, any major life changes that you've experienced, questions you may have, medications you are currently taking and anything else you'd like to address. Prior to going to the doctor, be sure to sit down and think about these things so you are able to make the most out of the short time you are there. Making a list will not only help you to remember the things you'd like to address, but it will also help you stick to the point and communicate clearly.Take notes - Along with your list of items to address,...more
Being a parent means being the mother or father figure of a child. When your children become an adult, the rolls can sometimes change, therefore, your roll to care for your parents begins. As a result, it is important to understand the differences between senior home care and nursing home care.Home health care is better suited for seniors that need...more
Experienced nurses with a master's of science in nursing (MSN) degree who want to have an impact on the nursing field on a wider scale, should look into pursuing a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree.As you're well aware, there's going to be a critical shortage of registered nurses in this country by 2025. The journal Health Affairs predicted...more
Hospitals Use Nursing Uniforms to Protect the Disease from the Patient's Surgeon Nursing wear is the hottest new trends in fashion for pregnant women. Breastfeeding mothers can no longer function without sacrificing fashion, and now carefully consider the design of clothing care. For example, the frosted design or logo bearing cute cartoon characters are in the pediatric doctor's office or in the children's hospitals. Some hospitals use Nursing Uniforms color distinction between patient care departments, and others use this approach to differentiate non staff or visitors. At the same time, outside of USA, the United Kingdom, wiping is not common. In USA, care and wearing a white coat during the operation, in addition to street clothes. Quality fabrics, tailoring and design, breastfeeding clothing will easily integrate into existing wardrobe, and no one care that they are made of speculation.The wearing of Nursing Scrubs has been extended outside of surgery in many hospitals. Originally issued as a replacement of street clothing contaminated clothing, and now scrubbed clean environment wearing any person in any hospital. Nursing tanks will...more
Nursing Assistant Jobs As One Of Many Healthcare Essentials Nursing assistant jobs are designed to aid trained nurses in the course of duty. Since the list of responsibilities which constitute nursing care...more
Seniors and their sleep There's new research from the University of California that states the problems surrounding older people and their sleep, while offering few solutions. This is a somewhat sad trend when it...more
Seniors Desiring to Maintain Mental Health Need to Maintain Good Attitudes Recent research has revealed important relationships between the attitudes of aging people and their quality of life. The March issue of...more
If we are going to measure to be 100 or a lot of, then it is for damn positive that we have a tendency to need to be physically in a position to enjoy life once we get there. I'm keen on the saying, youngsters create choices however adults create...more
Seniors and Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Medical professionals tell us the signs of early onset of Alzheimer's disease. When a family member, Dad, was diagnosed...more
Health is Wealth so wear Nursing Scrubs Most medical scrub medical personnel must wear to work every day. If this includes you, then you should make your choice, available to...more