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What Happens When Someone Files a BRN Complaint?

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:16:00 +0000

Nursing is regarded as one of the most ethical professions. But nurses are human and can make mistakes, although we all strive very hard to avoid them. And over the course of my 30 years in the...

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Another Great List of Blogs for Nurses

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:10:00 +0000

We've been listed in another great top list of blogs. This one is from OnlineLPNtoRN.net and their list is the Top 25 Blogs for LPNs. Check it out, it's a good list too. Thanks for the...

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National Nurse Legislation Introduced

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:04:00 +0000

The Office of the National Nurse had some very good news recently. HR 4601 was introduced in the House of Representatives by Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) to amend the Public Service Health Act and...

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Why You Should Become a CNA Before Applying to Nursing School

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0000

You might want to consider taking the time to receive your training to work as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) before applying for nursing school. It might surprise you to know that many nursing...

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101 Blog Posts for New Nurses

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:18:00 +0000

Jennifer Johnson at Nurse Practitioners Schools, has another great blog to share. She obviously spent a lot of time researching this and there are some terrific blogs included in the list! Check it...

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Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:02:00 +0000

The first Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship is being held for the fall 2010 semester. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay along with their online application that explains who or what...

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Diploma Nursing Programs are a Dying Breed

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:47:00 +0000

Diploma nursing programs are a dying breed and in 2011, another one will close. Unfortunately, there aren't more ADN and BSN programs jumping up to take the places and there continues to be...

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50 Best Blogs for New Nurses

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:38:00 +0000

These are some terrific blogs for nurses at all stages of their careers. Check out the list there's some great choices in there along with The Nursing Site Blog. Thanks Jennifer for the...

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An Open Letter to Mrs. Michelle Obama

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:54:00 +0000

Dear Mrs. Obama, As nurses, we were thrilled when the President announced during his State of the Union speech that you will be spearheading a comprehensive program to reduce childhood obesity. As...

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Nurses: Americans Want to Hear Your Opinions and Honor You

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:14:00 +0000

Nursing is a profession that provides many opportunities for a variety of skills and passions. Nurses: Caring Today for a Healthier Tomorrow (the 2010 Nurses Week Theme) sums up some of that as...

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Everyone Helps in a Crisis

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:22:00 +0000

Remember to be careful and don't get scammed into donating money in bogus plots to help Haiti. Check out the sources and give to legitimate charities. UPS is NOT shipping for free and American...

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How to Help in the Aftermath of the Earthquake in Haiti?

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:22:00 +0000

The earthquake in Haiti has been devastating. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their friends and families. As nurses our first instinct is always, how can we help? Here's a list of...

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Call for Interviews

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:29:00 +0000

I received a request from a fellow nurse and freelance writer, Linda Hepler BSN, RN. (Google her she's written some excellent articles!) She's working on an article now about spring uniform fashion...

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Time Management for Nurses

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:32:00 +0000

Nurses have to be organized! If you aren't, you're going to struggle and be stressed more than usual by the job no matter what field you work in, such as a hospital, clinic, home health or at a desk...

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Passing the NCLEX

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:54:00 +0000

The winter holidays are over and it's back to work and school. Hope you had a good time! Congratulations to those of you who recently graduated from nursing school or will be doing so soon. The next...

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Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:14:00 +0000

It's hard to find someone who isn't ready to say good riddance to 2009 and soon it will be behind us along with one of the most difficult decades. At the same time, we bring the lessons we have...

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Happy Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:52:00 +0000

As the year winds down and we enter the last of the holidays, this year I want to thank you for your loyal readership. I wish you and your families the very best of times. Take time to enjoy,...

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Shortage of Nurse Educators Continues to Keep Students out of Nursing schools

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:31:00 +0000

The nursing shortage affects us all. And the even bigger problem is the shoratge of nurse educators. In these lean economic times when so many are out of jobs, it seems even more cruel that over...

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Many Thanks for Those Working the Holidays!

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:58:00 +0000

A big shout out to the nurses at Kaiser Woodland Hills Hospital especially in the ER and Telemetry. Thanks for all you did for my mom the past few days. We're thankful for those who worked the...

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Happy Thanksgiving

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:28:00 +0000

Wishing all of you the very happiest of Thanksgiving days. Make some wonderful memories and remember that you make a difference in someone's life everyday! That is especially true for all the nurses...

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Lets Say Thanks

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:54:00 +0000

ONN Update

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:09:00 +0000

The Office of the National Nurse has an ad included in new literature about health care reform just sent to the House of Representatives. Click here to download the .pdf file.©2009 Kathy Quan RN...

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Nursing Novellas Offer Unique Teaching Tool

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:38:00 +0000

Two issues that are major players in the nursing world are loss and grief and lateral violence (aka nurses eat their young). For new nurses, these can be problems that make or break a career. For...

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Nurses Willing to Teach Can Earn Grants

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:33:00 +0000

The nursing shortage continues to grow despite the economic crisis causing many nurses to delay retirement or return to work. Many pundits fear that when the economy recovers, the nursing shortage...

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A Salute to Our Vets!

noreply@blogger.com (Kathy Quan RN BSN PHN) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:10:00 +0000

Yikes, I see my Happy Veteran's Day post is lost somewhere in cyberspace. Well then I just have to adhere to the idea that we should say THANK YOU to our Veterans EVERYDAY for the many sacrifices...

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