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Medical Surgical Nursing : Musculoskeletal Examination 2007-07-21 02:20:00 1. A client is 1 day postoperative after a total hip replacement. The client should be placed in which of the following position?a. Supineb. Semi Fowler'sc. Orthopneicd. Trendelenburg2. A client who has had a plaster of Paris cast applied to his forearm is receiving pain medication. To detect early manifestations of compartment syndrome, which of these assessments should the nurse make?a. Observe the color of the fingersb. Palpate the radial pulse under the castc. Check the cast for odor and drainaged. Evaluate the response to analgesics3. After a computer tomography scan with intravenous contrast medium, a client returns to the unit complaining of shortness of breath and itching. The nurse should be prepared to treat the client for:a. An anaphylactic reaction to the dyeb. Inflammation from the extravasation of fluid during injection.c. Fluid overload from the volume of the infusionsd. A normal reaction to the stress of the diagnostic procedure.4. While caring for a client with a newl Read more:Surgical
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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd"> 2007-07-21 02:11:00 By: Adelaide ChenA group of registered nurses in red scrubs recently descended upon Sacramento calling for a solution to the growing number of uninsured patients. At a hearing inside the Capitol, Zenei Triunfo Cortez, apracticing nurse with three decades of experience, listened intently to a proposal to cover all residents in the state.An immigrant from the Philippines at age 19 and the third youngest of eight siblings, Cortez never thought she would lead the largest nurses' union in the state.This fall, she joins three other women on the President's Council of the California Nurses Association to help represent 75,000 registered nurses and signify a shift in the demographics of a workforce swelling with nurses from the Philippines."She represents a huge breakthrough for Asian Americans in the labor movement," said Kent Wong, director of the UCLA Labor Center. Wong noted that Asian American workers are heavily concentrated in California's healthcare industry but "few Asian American
NCLEX Examinations Scheduling Opens July 13, 2007, for Philippines Test Center 2007-07-21 02:01:00 NCLEX
Examinations Scheduling Opens July 13, 2007, for Philippines
Test Center
Contact:Dawn M. KappelDirector of Marketing and Communications312.525.3667 direct 312.279.1034fax dkappel@ncsbn.orgFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECHICAGO - The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) will begin NCLEX testing in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, at the international Pearson Professional Center on Aug. 23, 2007. Scheduling for examination appointments will begin on July 13, 2007.The Manila site was chosen in February by the NCSBN Board of Directors because of the deep commitment shown by the Philippine government to ensuring a secure test center. The placement of a test site in the Philippines will allow for greater customer service to nurses without compromising the goal of safeguarding the public health, safety and welfare of patients in the U.S.Intended for the purposes of domestic nurse licensure in U.S. states and territories, all security policies and procedures curren
Boards Of Nursing in all 50 states 2007-07-21 00:30:00 45-Day Re-Take Policy NCSBN has a new policy regarding the number of days in-between NCLEX administrations. This policy reduces the minimum interval of days between repeat NCLEX examination administrations from 90 to 45 days and became effective January 1, 2004. Candidates who have applied for licensure with the participating boards of nursing will be permitted to take the NCLEX examination eight times a year, but no more than once in any 45-day period, unless limited to fewer re-takes by the desired jurisdiction of licensure. The following boards of nursing are NOT participating in the 45 day re-take period: California-RN, Georgia-RN, Guam, Montana, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Washington and West Virginia-RN.AAlabama Board of Nursing
Alaska Board of NursingAmerican Samoa Health ServiceArizona Board of NursingArkansas Board of NursingCCalifornia Board of NursingColorado Board of NursingConnecticut Board of Nursing DDistrict of Columbia FFlorida Board of NursingG Georgia Board o
How to Choose the Right Answer using ADPIE nursing strategies 2007-07-21 00:13:00 Which part of the Nursing Process: Assessment; Analysis; Planning; Implementation or Evaluation?Next, Decide the Order of PriorityFirst you must decide what part of the nursing process the question is connected with:ANALYSIS - is the process of identifying potential and actual health problems. Most identify pertinent assessment information and assimilate it into the nursing diagnosis. Prioritize the needs that have been identified during analysis.Some common words that are associated with ANALYSIS questions:diagnose; contrast; compare; analyze; order; prioritize; define; classify; catagorize; synthesize; sort; arrange;ASSESSMENT- consists of a collection of data. Baseline information for pre and post procedures is included. Also included the recognition of pertinent signs and symptoms of health problems both present and potential. Verification of data and confirmation of findings are also included. Assess a situation before doing an intervention.Some common words that are associated wi Read more:Right
Nursing Quiz - Topic: Behavioral Science 2007-07-19 09:35:00 1. Which of the following is not one of the key steps in the grief process?a. Denialb. Angerc. Bargainingd. Rejection 2. Which of the following matches the definition: covering up a weakness by stressing a desirable or stronger trait?a. Compensation b. Projectionc. Rationalizationd. Dysphoria3. Which of the following waveforms is most commonly found with light sleepers?a. Thetab. Alphac. Betad. Zeta4. Which of the following months matches with an infant first having the ability to sit-up independently?a. 4 monthsb. 6 monthsc. 8 monthsd. 10 months5. Object permanence for toddlers develops in this age range?a. 5-10 monthsb. 10-14 monthsc. 12-24 monthsd. 15-24 months6. Which of the following matches the definition: attributing of our own unwanted trait onto another person?a. Compensationb. Projectionc. Rationalizationd. Dysphoria7. Which of the following matches the definition: the justification of behaviors using reason other than the real reason?a. Compensationb. Projectionc. Rationaliz Read more:Nursing
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Nursing Care Diabetes Patients 2007-07-19 09:00:00 1. Insulin inhibits the release of _______.a. Glucagonb. ADHc. Beta cellsd. Somatostatin2. Which of the following is caused by insulin release?a. Increased breakdown of fatsb. Increase breakdown of proteinsc. Decreased blood sugard. Causes glucose to be phosphorylated in kidney3. Glucagon causes increased blood sugar and causes slow breakdown of glycogen in the liver.a. TRUEb. FALSE 4. As blood glucose decreases glucagon is inhibited.a. TRUEb. FALSE5. Glucagon increases blood levels of glucose by causing liver to breakdown glycogen.a. TRUEb. FALSE6. Which of the following is not true about Type I DM?a. May be linked to autoimmunityb. Onset usually prior to age 20c. Beta islet cells destroyedd. Does not require insulin injections7. Which of the following is not true about Type II DM?a. Considered adult onset diabetesb. Cause unknown may be due to geneticsc. Require insulin 80% of casesd. May take a drug that sensitize cells or increase insulin release8. Which of the following is not an Read more:Nursing
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NCLEX Question & Answer Part 1 2007-07-17 09:52:00 1. A patient tells you that her urine is starting to look discolored. If you believe this change is due to medication, which of the following patient’s medication does not cause urine discoloration?a. Sulfasalazineb. Levodopac. Phenolphthaleind. Aspirin2. You are responsible for reviewing the nursing unit’s refrigerator. If you found the following drug in the refrigerator it should be removed from the refrigerator’s contents? a. Corgardb. Humulin (injection)c. Urokinased. Epogen (injection)3. A 34 year old female has recently been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. She has also recently discovered that she is pregnant. Which of the following is the only immunoglobulin that will provide protection to the fetus in the womb?a. IgAb. IgDc. IgEd. IgG4. A second year nursing student has just suffered a needlestick while working with a patient that is positive for AIDS. Which of the following is the most important action that nursing student should take?a. Immediately see a socia Read more:NCLEX
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CGFNS lawyers to observe RP nurses licensure exam 2007-07-17 09:40:00 An estimated 13,000 nurse examinees from the scandal-tainted June 2006 nursing board exam are set to retake Tests 3 and 5 today, joining around 70,000 other nursing graduates who will take Philippine licensure exam for the first time.Lawyers hired by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) today will observe the tests that will be conducted in selected testing centers across the country.Dr. Leonor Rosero, head of the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC), said in a TV interview this morning that the first day of the exam yesterday went smoothly. Yesterday's tests covered subjects from Nursing Fundamentals, Maternity and Pedia, Community Health, and Medical Surgical. The retakers today will take their exam about Medical Surgical and Psychology.
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Pearson Vue's Manila testing center contact info 2007-07-17 09:22:00 An NCLEX-RN test center is finally here in Manila
. Although the center officially opens on August 23, when the first NCLEX exam in the Philippines will be conducted, applicants may now schedule their test date.Two days ago, all the exam slots in the Hong Kong test center from July to October were all booked, but today, numerous slots have opened from late July onwards. It was about time that a Manila test center opened, for such a long time Filipinos have had tremendous difficulty scheduling test dates there, so many had to resort to extreme measures such as taking the NCLEX in Saipan, Taiwan, South Korea, and even Japan. More importantly, the opening of the Manila test center is a great financial relief to many Filipino nurses who don't have the resources to pay for plane fare, food, and hotel accommodations outside the country.The Manila test center won't be conducting exams until August 23, but if you want to know where it's located so you can scout transportation routes and near Read more:Pearson
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What is NCLEX-RN Exam? 2007-07-17 08:59:00 Entry into the practice of nursing in the United States and its territories is regulated by the licensing authorities within each jurisdiction. To ensure public protection, each jurisdiction requires a candidate for licensure to pass an examination that measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as a newly licensed, entry-level registered nurse. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) develops two licensure examinations, the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses and the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses that are used by state and territorial boards of nursing to assist in making licensure decisions.PURPOSE OF NCLEX
-RN EXAMThe primary responsibility of the NCLEX Examinations Department of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is the development, delivery and support of the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® examinations. NCLEX® candidates, nurse educators, health care professionals and the
HOW TO REGISTER FOR NCLEX EXAMS 2007-07-17 08:53:00 How to Register for the NCLEX
Examination?1. Candidates must submit an application for licensure to the board of nursing where they wish to be licensed. Candidates must be sure to meet that board of nursing's application deadline.2. Candidates who provide an e-mail address when registering for the NCLEX Examination will receive all subsequent correspondence from Pearson VUE only through e-mail. If a candidate does not provide an e-mail address when they register then all correspondence from Pearson VUE will arrive only through U.S. mail.3. Candidates need to register using one of the following methods: on the web, by mail or by telephone.Registering on the Internet1. Go to the NCLEX Candidate Web site (www.pearsonvue.com/nclex) and select the "Create a Web Account and register" option. Answer each question as directed. Use the Candidate Bulletin (PDF 740k) as a guide to answering the questions.2. Candidates must pay for their registration by credit card, using one of the following: VI
Updates on Visa Bulletin 2007-07-17 08:49:00 Number 108Volume IXWashington, D.C.UPDATE ON JULY VISA AVAILABILITYThe sudden backlog reduction efforts by Citizenship and Immigration Services Offices during the past month have resulted in the use of almost 60,000 Employment numbers. As a result of this unexpected action it has been necessary to make immediate adjustments to several previously announced cut-off dates. All Citizenship and Immigration Services Offices have been notified of the following: Effective Monday July 2, 2007 there will be no further authorizations in response to requests for Employment-based preference cases. All numbers available to these categories under the FY-2007 annual numerical limitation have been made available. Employment preference numbers will once again be available to these chargeability areas beginning October 1, 2007, under the FY-2008 annual numerical limitation. Department of State Publication 9514CA/VO: July 2, 2007
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NCLEX in MANILA UPDATES 2007-07-17 08:48:00 NCSBN will begin NCLEX
testing in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, at the international Pearson Professional Center on Aug. 23, 2007. Scheduling for examination appointments will begin on July 13, 2007.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECHICAGO - The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) will begin NCLEX testing in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, at the international Pearson Professional Center on Aug. 23, 2007. Scheduling for examination appointments will begin on July 13, 2007.The Manila site was chosen in February by the NCSBN Board of Directors because of the deep commitment shown by the Philippine government to ensuring a secure test center. The placement of a test site in the Philippines will allow for greater customer service to nurses without compromising the goal of safeguarding the public health, safety and welfare of patients in the U.S.Intended for the purposes of domestic nurse licensure in U.S. states and territories, all security policies a
Pearson Professional Centers-Manila, Philippines 2007-07-17 08:47:00 +612 9478 5400 (EXT. 3) 27th Floor, Trident Tower312 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Manila
In dialing the # just dial 0061294785400 ext 3Gil Puyat was formerly known as Buendia Ave.SITE MAP:look for the Trident Tower (beside shell station its near RCBC Plaza and Cityland 10 Tower 2) by using the maps in:www.yellowasp.com/makatimap/www.asiatravel.com/makatimap.htmlArticle copyright philippinenurses.blogspot.com - #1 source of information to update filipino nurses. All rights reserved. No part of an article may be reproduced without the prior permission.
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Filipino nurses warned against ‘leaking’ US board exam questions to other examinees 2007-07-17 08:37:00 By MAYEN JAYMALINThe Philippine StarFilipinonurses
, beware.Dante Ang, presidential task force on national council licensure examination (NCLEX) chief, on Friday warned Filipino nurses against
“leaking” the questionnaires in the US board examination to other examinees.“I am appealing to them to consider the honor of the country and not sell the questions
to other examinees because we will run after them,” Ang said.He cited instances in South Korea where examinees memorized the questionnaires and sold them to other applicants. Upon discovery of the irregularity, the US stopped the conduct of examination in Korea.According to Ang, Filipino nurses should refrain from taking any action that may compromise the holding of US board examination here.Ang issued the warning as he advised nurses hoping to work in the United States that they may start registering Saturday for the NCLEX examination to be held in the Philippines starting August 23.Marco Sto. Tomas of the Board of Nursing (BO
Cheating on exam taints standing of Philippine nurses 2007-07-17 08:30:00 By Carlos H. Conde International Herald TribuneMONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006-->Published: August 21, 2006After disclosures that questions for the Philippine
s' nursing board examinations in June were leaked to hundreds of applicants, officials and industry experts warn that the country's status as one of the top sources in the world for nurses
could be threatened.The Philippines' Professional Regulation Commission has confirmed that questions in the board exams taken by more than 42,000 nursing graduates in June were provided in advance to hundreds of people.The initial charges were made by students who said that the president of the Philippine Nurses Association had given the exam questions to students who had taken his coaching classes.The president, George Cordero, has denied the charges and has resigned. He refused requests for an interview.Nursing groups have asked the commission to compel the students to retake the exam, in part to repair the "tainted credibility of Filipino nurses h Read more:Cheating
Philippine Nurses Yellow Pages 2007-07-16 07:47:00 PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION INC.PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION INC. - Member of the International Council of Nurses.http://www.pna-ph.org/Phillipine Nurses Association of AmericaThe 7th PNAA South Central Regional Conference May 17-19,2007 was a huge successhttp://www.philippinenursesaa.org/Philippine
Nurses Association of North CarolinaThe Philippine Nurses Association of North Carolina believes that it is the goal of nursing to deliver excellent quality care. ...http://www.geocities.com/reggiedoc/PhilNCnurse.htmWelcome to The Philippine Nurses Association New YorkNew York-based healthcare organization to unify and increase the active participation of Filipino Nurses in the state of New York in order to support the ...http://www.pnanewyork.org/Philippine Nursing Forum - allnurses.com Nursing for NursesPhilippine Nursing Forum - Discussion forum regarding nursing in the Philippines. This is a moderated forum, all posts will be reviewed by staff for.http://allnurses.com/forums/f235/The Read more:Yellow
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STAFF NURSE - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - CCU NURSE - RN 2007-07-16 00:37:00 Location: US-CA-SAN FRANCISCO Status: Full Time, Part Time, Employee Job Category: Healthcare - RNs & Nurse Management Reference Code: 39674-1 Job DescriptionSaint Francis Memorial Hospital has served the city for which it was named for 100 years, with extraordinary expertise and care. We are located in the heart of San Francisco and serve a remarkable and diverse patient population. We encourage employee participation at all levels to encourage growth and excellence. We have an opening for a ICU-CCU NURSE.CRITICAL CARE NURSE OR INTENSIVE CARE UNIT NURSE. >>> TO APPLY ON-LINE AND VIEW OUR JOB OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.saintfrancismemorial.org/ To apply for this job enter on Req ID:39674. Keywords:STAFF NURSE - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - CCU NURSE - RN The Nurse is responsible for direct and indirect delivery of patient care for a wide variety of patient population through the use of the nursing process and maintenance of the standards of professional nursing prac
RN / Home Health RN Case Manager / RN Field Nurse / Registered Nurse 2007-07-16 00:34:00 Company: Life Care at HomeLocation: Federal Way, WA 98003Salary/Wage: Excellent Salary and BenefitsStatus: Full Time, EmployeeJob Category: Health
care - RNs & Nurse
ManagementRelevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 YearsCareer Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)Education Level: Associate Degree Position Summary:The Registered
Nurse is responsible for the clinical care of assigned home care patients which may include but not be limited to case management of the case, specific nursing tasks, patient assessment, patient/family education, and coordination with the multidisciplinary team including RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, MSW and Home Health Aides.The RN is responsible to report changes in condition to the physician and to the Clinical Coordinator as appropriate.The RN reports to the Clinical Coordinator.Locations: Washington ( Tacoma, Federal Way, Seattle, Everett, Marysville )Education and Experience: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing with a current license in the Read more:Field
STAFF NURSE - GASTRO INTESTINAL - GI NURSE - RN 2007-07-16 00:28:00 Location: US-CA-SAN FRANCISCOJob Category: Healthcare - RNs & Nurse ManagementReference Code: 39659Job DescriptionSaint Francis Memorial Hospital has served the city for which it was named for 100 years, with extraordinary expertise and care. We are located in the heart of San Francisco and serve a remarkable and diverse patient population. We encourage employee participation at all levels to encourage growth and excellence. We have an opening for a GASTRO-INTESTINAL NURSE (G.I. Nurse).>>> TO APPLY ON-LINE AND VIEW OUR JOB OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.saintfrancismemorial.org/ To apply for this job enter on Req ID:39659. Keywords:STAFF NURSE - GASTRO INTESTINAL - GI NURSE - RN.The Nurse is responsible for direct and indirect delivery of patient care for a wide variety of patient population through the use of the nursing process and maintenance of the standards of professional nursing practice. The Registered Nurse promotes compliance and support of policies a
STAFF NURSE - OR NURSE - OPERATING ROOM NURSE - RN 2007-07-16 00:24:00 Location: US-CA-SAN FRANCISCOStatus: Full Time, Part Time, EmployeeJob Category: Healthcare - RNs & Nurse ManagementJob DescriptionSaint Francis Memorial Hospital has served the city for which it was named for 100 years, with extraordinary expertise and care.We are located in the heart of San Francisco and serve a remarkable and diverse patient population. We encourage employee participation at all levels to encourage growth and excellence.We have an opening for a ONCOLOGY NURSE (or CANCER CARE NURSE).>>> TO APPLY ON-LINE AND VIEW OUR JOB OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.saintfrancismemorial.org/To apply for this job enter on Req ID:39685.Keywords:STAFF NURSE - ONCOLOGY - CANCER CARE NURSE - RNThe Nurse is responsible for direct and indirect delivery of patient care for a wide variety of patient population through the use of the nursing process and maintenance of the standards of professional nursing practice.The Registered Nurse promotes compliance and support o
NURSE CLINICIAN, LEVEL II - STOMA NURSE 2007-07-15 23:34:00 Company: Massachusetts General HospitalLocation: 02101Job Category: Healthcare - Medical & Dental PractitionersAffiliate Name: Massachusetts General HospitalJob Title: NURSE CLINICIAN, LEVEL II - STOMA NURSEJob Category: NursingDepartment: MGH UrologyLocation: Boston MAShift: DaysHours/Week: 40Job Type: RegularEmployment Type: Full TimeDate Posted/Modified: Mon Jul 09 14:02:59 EDT 2007Responsibilities:The Department of Urology is seeking a qualified Stoma Nurse to become part of our clinical research team. *Provides competent, compassionate nursing care *Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team *Collaborates with other professionals *Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skillsRequirements:BS degree in Nursing Strong nursing skills Special knowledge of wound care and stoma care Excellent communication and organizational skills
Staff Nurse I - Dialysis Unit Nurse 2007-07-15 23:18:00 About UsChildren's Hospital Boston is a place of inspiration, creativity, and even joy. It's a unique place with one common goal and an uncommon mission. And it's a place where every one of us makes a difference that truly lasts a lifetime.As one of the top ranked pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children's is home to some of the world's most talented, inquisitive and dedicated clinicians and researchers - united in our purpose to provide the very best care to our patients and their families.Our new 12-floor clinical building opened in 2005, and includes eight new operating rooms, four new cardiac catheterization labs, 28 intensive care beds, and 48 additional medical and surgical beds. Whether your talents are in nursing or marketing, accounting or IT - if you want to be part of something special, join us.Title : StaffNurse
I - Dialysis Unit NurseDepartment : Patient Services-NursingJob Posting Description40-hour position for Staff RN I in the Dialysis unit. Seeking motivated
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Filipino nurses warned against ‘leaking’ US board exam questions to other examinees 2007-07-24 09:57:00 By MAYEN JAYMALINThe Philippine StarFilipinonurses
, beware.Dante Ang, presidential task force on national council licensure examination (NCLEX) chief, on Friday warned Filipino nurses against
“leaking” the questionnaires in the US board examination to other examinees.“I am appealing to them to consider the honor of the country and not sell the questions
to other examinees because we will run after them,” Ang said.He cited instances in South Korea where examinees memorized the questionnaires and sold them to other applicants. Upon discovery of the irregularity, the US stopped the conduct of examination in Korea.According to Ang, Filipino nurses should refrain from taking any action that may compromise the holding of US board examination here.Ang issued the warning as he advised nurses hoping to work in the United States that they may start registering Saturday for the NCLEX examination to be held in the Philippines starting August 23.Marco Sto. Tomas of the Board of Nursing (BO
Hilary Clinton draws attention to shortage of Nurses 2007-07-24 09:26:00 According to Transworldnews posted last July 19, 2007, former first lady HilaryClinton
draws attention
to the shortage of Nurses in the United States on her recent visit to Upstate new york that people are not aware of. She Said that it is hurting New York the most that in the next 10 years, they will need at most 80,000 nurses however, it's just ironic because there are no shortage of people taking up the profession, furthermore Clinton said that in 7 years there would be about 1.2million openings in the country for regular nurses.She believes that addressing the shortage of nurses in the United States the ripple effect would filter down to the healthcare system which many believes that it is in dire states and would need to be changed.Article copyright philippinenurses.blogspot.com - #1 source of information to update filipino nurses. All rights reserved. No part of an article may be reproduced without the prior permission.
Saudi Arabia urgently needs more nurses, other health workers 2007-07-24 06:32:00 Davao City (24 August) -- The Kingdom of SaudiArabia
(KSA) is in urgent need of additional nurses
and health-related workers.Francis B. Domingo, chief of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Mindanao area yesterday (August 22) said the Ministry of Health (MoH) through the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
, Saudi Recruitment Office (SRO) has requested their assistance regarding the immediate deployment of health workers particularly nurses.While the KSA has requested earlier the screening of at least 2,000 nurses, Domingo said the additional number is on top of their original request. The SRO has requested at least 5,100 licensed nurses, 100 of which must have had at least 2 years experience in the ICU, MICU, CCU, CHU and CSICU, he said.Minimum monthly rate for nurses is between US$ 600.00 - 2,133.00 with 45 days annual paid vacation with free round trip ticket, free housing and transportation. Work contract is renewable every year, Domingo said.Domingo stressed that no
NCLEX Review - Integumentary Practice Test 2007-07-24 01:03:00 1. A nurse is caring for a burn client who has sustained thoracic burns and smoke inhalation and is risk for impaired gas exchange. The nurse avoids which action in caring for this client?a. repositioning the client from side to side every 2 hoursb. maintaining the client in a supine position with the head of the bed elevatedc. suctioning the airway as neededd. providing humidified oxygen as prescribed2. A client sustains a burn injury to the entire right arm, entire right leg, and anterior thorax. According to the rule of nine’s the nurse determines that what body percent was injured?Answer: __45%___3. A nurse assesses a burn injury and determines that the client sustained a full-thickness fourth-degree burn if which of the following is noted at the site of injury?a. a wet shiny weeping wound surfaceb. a dry wound surfacec. charring at the wound sited. blisters4. A client is brought to the emergency room following a burn injury. In assessment the nurse notes that the client’s eyeb Read more:NCLEX
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Nursing Profession 2007-07-22 11:24:00 In Pakistan, nursing profession is not considered favorable by Muslim families. In rural areas there are almost five nurses for 1 million people. Community health and public health care have been lacking in the nursing curriculum. Therefore, preparing recruits for the community many nursing institutes and communities has involved a sequence of continuing education in service and on the job training in the new BScN program courses. Those nurses who has a diploma in nursing and a year of midwifery, and who followed this sequence, could be selected for being sponsored for support in the two year BScN program with its community health orientation. After two more years of advanced experience, these nurses are given the opportunity to apply for master's studies abroad. And after completing their masters, when they return they are employed by the communities and hospitals to take immediate actions in these rural areas.Nursing
Profession looks for graduate nurses who could become future leade
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