A diet rich in soy protein may have lasting beneficial effects for type 2 diabetics, specifically for their heart, blood vessels, and kidneys, according to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care.
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Three major nursing organizations have come together to launch a campaign to have 2010 designated as the International Year of the Nurse. Sigma Theta Tau International, the Nightingale Initiative for Global Health (NIGH), and the Florence Nightingale Museum (FNM) in London have created a public awareness initiative called 2010 IYNurse.
According to its supporters, 2010 IYNurse seeks to recognize the contributions of nurses globally and to engage nurses in the promotion of world health, including the UN MDGs. In collaboration with other global citizens, nurses will demonstrate – throughout 2010 IYNurse – how nurses advocate for the achievement of these goals globally. (more…)
Are you suffering from work-related stress lately? Do you always find yourself wishing for a day off when it is just the first day of your workweek? Or are you thinking of a career shift so early in your nursing career?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, chances are, you are starting to lose job satisfaction. You find it hard to cope with your workload either in the station, in the academe, or even in the community setting. Here then are some ways to help you improve job satisfaction in the workplace and reduce work-related stress:
This poem is dedicated to every nurse, in every walk of life, for their undying efforts and dedicated spirit to the care of humanity, reminding us that nurses truly are angels from above.
Christmas is a time of Angels,
Of Angels at work,
Both in heaven and on earth.
It is a time of blessing,
Where one reaches out to those in need,
Those hurting on the inside and out. (more…)
Every medical-surgical nurse has worked his or her share of holidays, including significant family events such as Hanukkah or Christmas. It’s a hazard of belonging to a profession that is on duty 24/7. Our families often had to realize that the timing for the gift exchange and annual feast would be altered if Mom or Dad were working that day. Or, it may have been the parents and siblings waiting for a single nurse to make it home after a long shift. (more…)
For some, there is nothing worse than studying for and taking tests. However, the process can be simplified using these valuable tips that will help you form solid study habits, create a method that works for you and to prepare you for exams.
1. Stick to the plan. Track all projects, deadlines, exams and other activities relating to work and/or school in a personal planner or a pocketbook calendar.
2. Take notes. Place notes in outline format with headers, subheads and bullet points. Add items your lecturer refers to in the book. (more…)
In preparation for the upcoming holidays, the Emergency Nurses Association has released a list of safety tips to help people enjoy the holiday season without needing a trip to the emergency room. Although the holiday season can be filled with many pleasurable activities, the hectic pace can sometimes be stressful. (more…)
Filipino Nurses can now serve foreign patients even without a working visa through the world’s first borderless healthcare knowledge process outsourcing (kpo) in the Philippines.
Yesterday in a press conference at Makati, Dr. Wei Siang Yu founder of the FlyFreeForHealth announced that he will be investing $2 to $4 million for the two kpo centers which will open simultaneously in Davao and Pasay. The Davao facility will employ 100 nurses while the Pasay center will have 50 nurses in the next six months. (more…)
Perks and Benefits of a Health Career
Working in the Healthcare industry offers many rewards and benefits. Find out more about what you’ll gain by pursuing a career in Healthcare today!
1. Job Growth, Job Growth, and MORE Job Growth! According the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, EIGHT of the Top 20 fastest growing professions are in the Healthcare Industry! And the Healthcare industry has over 13 million jobs. What does this mean for you? It means that as a Healthcare professional, you will enjoy more options – and much better job security and stability. Most likely you will not be downsized, thanks to advances in medicine, and the country’s aging population, which is continually increasing demand for medical professionals across the board.
2. Touch Lives – Make an Impact In what other profession can you touch lives the way you can in the Healthcare industry? You could help bring a new life into the world, or save a life from ending. You can change lives, impacting families the way only healthcare professionals are able to. Not only will you impact individuals, you could also make an impact on entire communities, providing healthcare in a variety of forms or treating diseases and ailments of all sorts. (more…)
Everyone knows that preparing for and taking exams can get quite stressful. So, we’ve gathered a few study tips, test taking hints and relaxation techniques to help you along the way.
General Study Tips:
1. The “real thing”- Take practice tests and Q & A drills every day. Position yourself in an atmosphere where there will be no interruptions or distractions. Develop your schedule for studying around when you are normally more awake and/or most efficient. Go through an entire drill in one sitting. Give yourself a time limit for finishing the questions. It’s important not to panic if you don’t know the answer. Taking tests is a skill like any other. In addition, taking tests can be extremely anxiety producing for some people. These people perform much more poorly on tests than they normally do in class or on the job. The best way to reduce test-anxiety is through constant exposure. Practice makes perfect!
2.Create flashcards – Keep track of the concepts and definitions you find most difficult and make a flashcard for each one. Keep the flashcards with you during the day. You never know when you’ll have a couple of minutes between classes or on a work break to give yourself a quick quiz. (more…)