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NURSING CE

A Gift for Nurses!

May 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

We want to thank our nursing community for all that you do every day by helping you to advance your career and collect Nursing CEUs – faster and easier than ever before! During Nurses Week (until May 13th), visit the NursingCrib Learning Network and select whatever course you want – FREE! Simply use the promo code “FreeCE” at checkout. All courses provide CE credit and a printable certificate of completion. As always, your lifelong learning portfolio or ‘My CoursePark’ is free to build and share, as well as interacting on the Board. Remember, the Nursing CE... [Read more...]

NURSING JOBS

Pediatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

With the rapid career advancement programs around, it is really a common question for a registered nurse to ask himself or herself why is it necessary to get such certification. There are a number of benefits that can be attained through specializations, aside from a different work set-up and responsibilities, registered nurses are compensation more than the usual rate of a registered nurse. Most of the administration and employers give a bigger weight on the papers and certification accomplished by a registered nurse. Although clinical experience is still indispensable, getting a certification... [Read more...]

NCLEX | CGFNS

NCLEX Test Center Locations

October 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Here is a complete list of NCLEX Pearsonvue Test Centers in the US (by state) and in other parts of the world. United States of America Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West... [Read more...]

CASE STUDY

Sickle Cell Anemia – Case Study

Sickle Cell Anemia – Case Study

October 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Definition Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder on the beta chain of the hemoglobin resulting to abnormally shaped red blood cells. RBC’s assume a crescent or C-shape that decreases the cell’s life span and ability to function thereby, producing various complications. In some cases, these sickled cells may block the flow causing pain and organ damage. Incidence Equal male-female ratio Increase incidence in African Americans Etiology Autosomal recessive disorder Review of Related Anatomy and Physiology Red blood cells or erythrocytes carry oxygen to the different parts of the body.... [Read more...]

PERIOPERATIVE

Preoperative Medications

Preoperative Medications

July 7, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Overview One of the important events during the preoperative phase of the surgical experience is the administration of preoperative medications. Not only are anesthetics administered during this time, but so as drugs that minimizes respiratory tract secretions. Medicating the client pre-procedure to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation may also be necessary. Medication History Before discussing about the preoperative medications that are used the nurse should obtain a medication history. This eliminates the possible life-threatening effects of drug interactions and allergic reactions to certain... [Read the full story]

Nursing News & Blog

Surprising Headache Triggers

Surprising Headache Triggers

There are lots of items on what causes or which aggravates a headache episode. The list could go on from the foods one ate to not getting enough sleep. However, aside from these ‘commonly’ identified headache triggers there are other things that surprisingly brings about the same condition. Check out the list below. Weight. Yes, you got it right.... [Read more...]


Things to Know About Liposuction

Things to Know About Liposuction

Liposuction is nowadays the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the United Stated according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. People who undergo liposuction reach to about 400,000. The number of men going through the procedure is also considerably increasing. How does a Liposuction Work? In liposuction, the doctor removes the... [Read more...]


Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation

Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation

To quit on smoking is tough. The activity is a real challenge for someone especially those who started the habit during their adolescent years. Although this is a tough activity, it is actually one of best thing a person can do to his or her health. It is not a question how potentially hazardous this deadly habit is. Matter of fact, it tops the list... [Read more...]


Tips to Maintaining Foot Health

Tips to Maintaining Foot Health

The foot is the marvel of human body that gets noticed only when it starts to break down. In the average lifetime of an individual, the equivalent walking distance of the feet reaches the distance walked when traveling the whole world twice. That’s quite a lot of work right? Hence, maintaining healthy feet is definitely critical to everyone. Maintaining... [Read more...]


Meet Nursingcrib’s Newest Authors

Meet Nursingcrib’s Newest Authors

On behalf of the whole Nursingcrib community, we would like to formally welcome four (4) of the newest authors for our site nursingcrib.com. They are Trisha, Jessica, Katie and Rita. All four of them will be a big part of our site’s upcoming learning network next week. Read their respective bios to know more about them. TRISHA COADY RN BSN MN Trisha... [Read more...]


Tips to Boost your Web-Based Nursing Job Applications

Tips to Boost your Web-Based Nursing Job Applications

Graduate recruiters are currently getting more employees through a web-based system. These internet-based programs are quite making a name in the industry. However, because almost everyone gets access to files and documents made public in the online community, copying and pasting application letters and resumes is getting more frequent than ever. A... [Read more...]


The Best Ways to Sell Your Abilities in a Job Interview

The Best Ways to Sell Your Abilities in a Job Interview

With the number of unemployed graduates in the country, keeping a competitive edge is something that each applicant should have. All experiences related to work is good. However, selling yourself to employers is not as easy as it sounds. Marketing yourself in a business requires knowing what to tell the employer during the interview process. This means... [Read more...]


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