With the baby boomers now rapidly approaching retirement age and more and more people living longer, our aging population needs nurses who are trained to understand the complexities of their needs. A career as a gerontology nurse is therefore one that can be rewarding and fill an urgent need. (more…)
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Help an Aging Population as a Gerontology Nurse
Monday, August 30th, 2010What are Licensed Vocational Nurses?
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
A Licensed Vocational Nurse or LVN normally works under the supervision of a physician or a Registered Nurse, but the duties and licensing vary from state to state. Generally the program is approximately twelve to fourteen months depending on the state for licensure and is a stepping stone to becoming a registered nurse.
The LVN training includes courses that prepares the student for nursing and familiarizes them with the respiratory system, the reproductive system, the endocrine system, immunology, oncology, the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal system, the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system, oncology, obstetrics and pediatrics to name a few. (more…)
What Types of Jobs Will You Get as a Nursing Temp?
Friday, June 12th, 2009
As in any field there is a need for nurses to fill in for people while others are on vacation, maternity leave or other short-time needs of an employer. If you are looking for variety and the chance to experience a multitude of nursing jobs without feeling like you are in a rut, then you might want to consider being a nursing temp. This gives you the chance to work at different places and meet new people all the time. (more…)
