Travel Registered Nurse: September 2009

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Health Headlines - October 1

Swine Flu-Related School Closings Could Cost $47 Billion: Report It would cost between $10 billion and $47 billion to close U.S. schools and day-care centers because of swine flu, according to a new report. Keeping children home from school would mean that parents would have to stay home from work, including some who are health-care workers, said the paper issued by the Brookings' Center on Social and Economic Dynamics, the Associated Press reported. Among the other estimates:The value of lost class time would be $6.1 billion.The cost of sweeping school closures in specific cities would be $65 million for Washington, D.C., $1.5 billion for Los Angeles, and $1.1 billion for New York City.Large-scale school closures would cause 12 percent of workers to be absent from their jobs. Workplace absenteeism could be higher in lower-income households with only one employed person. Schools are being told to close only as a last resort, such as when large numbers of students or staff have swine flu, the AP reported. As of Monday, at least 187 schools across the United States had closed, affecting nearly 80,000 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education. ----- Many More Patients Receiving AIDS Drugs The number of people worldwide receiving AIDS drugs has increased 10-fold in five years -- to about four million. But five million other HIV/AIDS patients still don't have access to the life-saving medicines, says a report released Wednesday. "Even though some of the data are not fully clear and there are some unanswered questions, this is a dramatic improvement. It shows that all this money that has gone to treatment has made some difference," Daniel Halperin, an AIDS expert at Harvard University, told the Associated Press. The 2008 statistics -- contained in an annual AIDS report jointly published by the U.N. AIDS program, UNICEF and the World Health Organization -- show a major increase in the availability of AIDS drugs to patients across Africa, which has been particularly hard hit by the AIDS epidemic. "We have invested a lot of funds into HIV/AIDS, but it has been a worthwhile investment because we have saved lives," said Dr. Teguest Guerma, WHO's acting AIDS director, the AP reported. ----- Distracted Driving Takes Heavy Toll on U.S. Roads Last year, 5,870 people were killed and 515,000 injured in vehicle crashes caused by such driver distractions as talking on cell phones or texting, according to a U.S. Transportation Department report released Wednesday. The document, which noted that driver distraction was involved in 16 percent of all fatal crashes in 2008, was introduced prior to the start of meeting of experts who'll spend two days discussing distracted driving, the Associated Press reported. At the end of the meeting Thursday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is expected to announce recommendations that could lead to new laws and other ways to reduce distracted driving. "You see people texting and driving and using cell phones and driving everywhere you go, even in places where it's outlawed, like Washington, D.C. We feel a very strong obligation to point to incidents where people have been killed or where serious injury has occurred," LaHood said, the AP reported. ----- Cervical Cancer Vaccine Didn't Cause Girl's Death: Health Official It's highly unlikely that a cervical cancer vaccine caused the death of a 14-year-old girl, a British health official said Tuesday. Natalie Morton died in hospital Monday a few hours after she received an injection of the Cervarix vaccine, which protects against the virus that causes cervical cancer. Morton appeared healthy before the shot and her death sparked a wave of concern across the U.K. But it appears she had a "serious underlying medical condition which was likely to have caused death," Caron Grainger, the director for public health at Coventry City Council, said in a statement, the Associated Press reported. "We are awaiting further test results which will take some time. However, indications are that it was most unlikely that the .... vaccination was the cause of death," Grainger said. Cervarix isn't approved in the United States. A U.S. Food and Drug Administration decision about whether to approve Cervarix was expected Tuesday but was delayed because the agency decided to extend its review of the vaccine. The death in Britain didn't influence that decision, according to Cervarix maker GlaxoSmithKline.Health Headlines - October 1

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Why do some employees in hospitals, group homes, & nursing homes neglect/abuse their patients?

I know this mentally disabled guy who lives in a group home, & I heard that the employees starve & brutally beat on him. They also psychologically torture, tease, & laugh @ him & make him cry. When he has free time, he comes to my friend's house or my house, asking for food. I feel sorry for the guy. I think he's like 21 yrs. old or something.

I volunteered in 2 nursing homes, & the employees used to beat & try to drown the patients when they were giving them their baths.

Last year, in the hospital, the nurses would leave this lady with pissy & shitty diapers & let her smear $hit all over everywhere. Isn't that unhealthy?

My brothers recently told me how during the time of Hurricane Katrina, the employees of this group home let all the patients drown & then were laughing & bragging about it, & I think they have LIFE in prison. Scary thing is, 1 of my mentally disabled brothers could've been one of those victims, but he moved from there to another city JUST in time.

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Some Schools Ban Hand Sanitizers

Some Schools Ban Hand SanitizersOriginally from: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2234293/some_schools_ban_hand_sanitizers.html

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Is it possible to get a nursing degree then take an online program for midwifery?

i have been searching for midwifery universities in southern california and only came up with two... so is it possible to just go to college for nurse practioner then take an online course to get a degree in midwifery.

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Older Adult looking for Nursing Schools or Programs?

Does anyone know of any Nursing Schools that you can get your LPN license within a 12 month period?

Also, what types of test does the schools give in order to be accepted?

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Paramedic Recruitment Process

by Nick Dylann Andrews

If you are preparing to enroll for paramedic recruitment, it is good to know that while fulfilling, being a paramedic is also often times stressful. If can demand a lot of you and your time and there may be high incidences of serious injuries although injuries will vary. Keep in mind also the wide cross section of knowledge you will need to assimilate and use appropriately.

The job can sometimes be a demanding one with long hours. The cases you will deal with will vary but you will no doubt handle high volumes of serious once and a lot of information will need to be process, assimilated and sieved through to know what each patient needs.

The job requires you to be alert at all times because quick responses are crucial. You must also be able to cope under pressure no matter what. Simply put, how you react could save or end a life. With this in mind, if you are still interested in apply, here are a few tips that can get you through a paramedic interview.

Firstly, go online to find the site of the organization that you have applied to. Most sites will have comprehensive information. For those that fail to satisfy all your queries, they would have information on who to contact, how and when so if you do not already have this, the site will benefit you greatly.

When paramedic recruitment still seems to be your ultimate goal, consider questions that may be asked during your recruitment interview and see how best you can answer them. You may or may not get a list before hand. You can go online or ask each paramedic you spoke to while in office what questions they had to answer and how.

Try not to memorize questions and answers because chances are, they will randomly be chosen. Do not cut corners; you want to be successful so try to prove that you went the extra mile. So make sure you can answer any question asked with trying to remember the answer you had intended to regurgitate.

At a certain level during the paramedic recruitment process, you will be invited to a paramedic interview. It will be required from you to address some questions to help determine if you are suitable for the job. Try to get a list of the questions before hand, the department may or may not give you one. Try online and speaking to current paramedics for questions they faced and how they answered them as well. Try not to memorize what you will say since questions may be chosen randomly. You want to appear genuine to increase your chances and successful completion of paramedic recruitment.

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HHS Awards $46 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Create Jobs and Spur Economic Improvement

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I want to start travel nursing. I want to travel between Texas and Illinois, to see my kids and grandkids...?

Does anyone work with a GREAT company? What about Medical benefits? I have worked on hospital floors for 10 years, taught classes for Illinois Central College in IL, and spent a year in a family medical office with 7 dr.s and all systems went electronic 10 months ago.

Please help me with details. Thank you so much. I like ambulatory settings the most. Pre Op, interventional radiology, offices, radiation therapy, etc.

H E L P. I am very serious about this.

I know NOTHING, nothing at all. :)
I am an RN. I love being an RN. I really don't want to travel with google., but thank you for the thought.

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Blogs Comment On Health Reform, Population Control, Provider Education, Other Topics

The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries.

"Health Care Reform is a Woman's Issue," Nancy Folbre, New York Times' "Economix": An exchange between Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) and Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) at Friday's Senate Finance Committee hearing illustrates why health reform is such an integral issue for women, Folbre -- an economics professor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst -- writes in the blog. In a discussion of what benefits private insurers should be required to offer, Kyl said he "'does not think he should be required to pay premiums to help finance maternity costs, since he has never needed maternity care,'" Folbre reports. However, she adds, "As Sen. Stabenow calmly observed, 'I think your mom did.'" Folbre notes that women will be especially affected by health reform because they face unique challenges when dealing with the existing health system. "Women need more health care than men because of the combined demands of pregnancy and family planning," Folbre writes. She adds that a typical U.S. woman who wants two children will spend a total of about five years trying to get pregnant, being pregnant and recovering from pregnancy, and about 30 years trying to avoid unintended pregnancies. "Partly as a result, young women typically must pay more than young men for individual health insurance, unless they live in one of 10 states where 'gender rating' is illegal," according to Folbre. Furthermore, "[m]others often take primary responsibility for meeting children's health care needs," she adds, noting that nearly one-quarter of U.S. children live in households maintained by single women. Because women often obtain insurance through their husband's employer, they are particularly vulnerable to job loss and divorce. Although fewer women than men are uninsured, women "seem to be more affected by insurance-related problems, including inadequate coverage," Folbre states. Fifty-two percent of women -- compared with 39% of men -- reported forgoing some type of medical care because of cost in 2007, according to a Commonwealth Fund study. More than half of bankruptcies attributed to medical costs were filed by female heads-of-household in 2007 -- a "striking testimony to [the] financial vulnerability" of women, Folbre writes. "Women in their 50s and early 60s who are married to older men face a distinctive risk -- loss of access to their husband's employer-related coverage when he makes the transition to Medicare but they are not yet old enough to be eligible," she adds. Folbre continues that women's role as health care providers -- caring for sick, elderly and disabled family members -- helps explain "why women are more likely than men to work part-time and to exit the paid labor force for longer periods of time." More than 59% of "informal, unpaid caregivers" are women, she states. "Amid much discussion of the costs and benefits of health insurance reform -- including claims that investments in preventive health won't save money -- attention has focused largely on potential savings to the federal government," Folbre writes. However, "one reason that preventive health doesn't always offer a big federal budget savings is that it prolongs life -- and therefore increases likelihood that individuals will utilize Medicare and Medicaid resources in old age," she continues. In fact, the "biggest returns on preventive health investments are enjoyed by individuals themselves, and the family members who tend to them," according to Folbre. For example, when children with asthma lack preventive care, such as use of inhalers, it "results not only in terrifying emergencies for many families but often many lost days of paid work -- and job loss -- for mothers," Folbre writes. She concludes, "Parents place a high value on averting such emergencies, and so should everyone" (Folbre, "Economix," New York Times, 9/28).

"Is Fear of Population Control Trumping Green Solutions?" Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check: While a recent London School of Economics report indicating that condom distribution is five times more cost effective in reducing carbon emissions "seems like unalloyed good news," someone with "even the barest understanding of the history of arguments involving population control" would know that it's "not so simple," Marcotte writes. It is "easy enough to assume" that advocates are "shying away from the issue because reproductive rights are such an explosive topic, and even touching it brings a hail of crazy from the anti-sex nuts down on your head," Marcotte writes, adding that the "history of the fear of overpopulation being used as an excuse to coerce childbirth choices" is what drives opposition to population control. "[W]hen someone starts talking about condom distribution, as a means to reduce population and environmental damages, liberals understandably remember" the history of eugenics, and "decide they don't want to step on that slippery slope," she continues. The report's "suggestions were framed completely in terms of not just voluntary contraception use, but they explicitly studied women who want contraception and don't have it," Marcotte writes. She adds that the report's authors are "explicitly rejecting condescending arguments that suggest that women in developing countries -- where most lack of access occurs -- can't make these decisions for themselves" (Marcotte, RH Reality Check, 9/29).

"A Fast Track Solution for Reducing Unintended Pregnancies: Increase Federal Support for Lifelong Provider Education," Wayne Shields, RH Reality Check: In the blog entry, Shields posts a copy of his editorial in the current issue of the journal Contraception. The editorial argues that a commitment to "dramatically expand reproductive health education for all clinicians during their academic training and throughout their careers" can provide "a crucial, immediate pathway toward healthy, planned families in the U.S. and around the globe while building on the growing body of published research in the field." A "tightly knit, highly trained, culturally sensitive cadre of health care professionals can make a real difference in the health and safety of the general public and can have a major impact on unintended pregnancy rates," according to Shields. He also writes, "Our challenge is to make the image of the well-trained clinician a reality for all members of the reproductive health care team." The "time is right to transform provider education in reproductive health and family planning," as President Obama has "challenged all Americans to work together to help reduce the need for abortion by, among other complementary goals, reducing unintended pregnancies in the U.S.," he continues. The solution "will likely involve a number of comprehensive new initiatives that build on and enhance some of the excellent work already being done in the reproductive health field, while retaining" a woman's right to choose "when, where and how to have children," Shields says. Reproductive health clinicians "must rapidly expand our efforts to combine the best clinical and behavioral science available and to creatively translate this data into innovative provider education," as well as "continue to support investment in new research and innovative programs that address gaps in reproductive health practice," according to Shields (Shields, RH Reality Check, 9/29).

"Regional Groups Find Allies in New Places," Wendy Norris, RH Reality Check: "After weathering eight years of conservative attacks, the pro-choice community held high hopes that the Obama administration, bolstered by Democratic majorities in Congress, would signal an end to partisan bickering over federal funding for comprehensive care and the tedious national obsession with abortion," Norris writes. However, with "that optimism scattering to the four winds of manufactured political controversy," reproductive health care advocates are now "going local," she says. She continues that the National Institute for Reproductive Health has launched the Urban Initiative for Reproductive Health, "four regional urban summits to bring providers, policymakers, activists, funders and legislators together to share effective program strategies and localized incidence data." According to Norris, at the kick-off event last week in Denver, "emphasis on seeking common ground was a dominant theme in sessions on sexuality education, underserved populations and the intersection of reproductive freedom and economic self-sufficiency." Norris reports on programs highlighted at the Denver meeting that attempt to find "agreement" on such issues (Norris, RH Reality Check, 9/26).

"Religious Leaders Demand Abortion Rights" Feminists for Choice: A recent open letter to Congress by the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice "makes an attempt to paint reproductive justice as a concern of the majority of religious people, not the other way around," the blog states. The letter, which was signed by more than 70 leaders of different faith organizations and churches, said, "The majority of faith groups have affirmed that abortion is a decision of conscience that should be safeguarded by government. Further, these faith traditions affirm that health care services, including abortion, must be available to all, regardless of income." The blog says, "It angers me to think that believing in reproductive rights is seen as something that religious leaders and people of faith have to justify," adding, "Given that the foundation of reproductive freedom is respect for the dignity and lives of women, it is a crime that one would assume religious individuals are antiabortion unless otherwise noted." The blog continues, "I hope that the push to make progressive clergy members more visible will serve to educate the general public about to the truths about the pro-choice community" and "encourage more young feminists to join spiritual communities and come to know the joy of being part of a progressive spiritual community" (Feminists for Choice, 9/28).
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? 2009 The Advisory Board Company. All rights reserved.Blogs Comment On Health Reform, Population Control, Provider Education, Other TopicsOriginally from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165662.php

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What Jobs Do You Suggest For A College Student & Future Nurse?

I'm in my second year of college (18 y/o female in New York), and am looking for a job to take up some of my extra time. I'm currently in a Liberal Arts program, while I complete the prerequisites to the Nursing (RN) program at school. If everything goes well and as planned, I'll be in the Nursing program next Fall (2008). I could easily get a job at Target, but they offered me a job at .50 an hour, which although is convenient, is not appealing to me. I've also applied at an OB/GYN office as a part time receptionist, and am waiting for a response. I need a job with a part time schedule, because I'm going to be over my head in classwork this semester. What part time jobs do you suggest for a future nurse?

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NYT: Senate Rejects Public Option for Health Reform

NYT: Senate Rejects Public Option for Health Reform
Tuesday September 29, 2009
In the latest development in the health reform drama, the Senate rejected a pair of health reform proposals that included a public option. The public option would consist of a government-run health insurance provider that would "compete" with private insurers.

According to The New York Times, parent company of About.com, John D. Rockefeller's bill was voted down by all Republicans and five Democrats. The other proposal, by Charles Schumer of NY, was voted down by all Republicans and three Democrats.

The article states: "Republicans on the committee unanimously opposed the public option, saying it was, in the words of Senator Orrin G. Hatch of Utah, 'a Trojan horse for a single-payer system' in which the government would eventually control most health care."

So it's back to the drawing board for healthcare reform. While Rockefeller, Schumer, and other supporters of the public option will continue to fight for it, Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) will continue to try to push his more moderate health reform plan which includes co-ops instead of a public option.

Some Democrats feel that health reform without a public option would not fix the nation's health care system, while others feel that some form of health reform is better than nothing.
What do you think? As a current or future healthcare professional, health reform would not only affect your health and well-being, it also could directly impact your career, for better or for worse.

What do elderly people talk about in the nursing home?

I have an one-word answer in mind. Remember that this is a joke. Think about what you might need if you're elderly.

Let's see if you can figure it out.

Again, what do elderly people talk about in the nursing home. . .
I'll be giving the 10 pts to Mickey. That was closest.

What do elderly people talk about in the nursing home? DEPENDS!!!!

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Is it possible to get a nursing degree then take an online program for midwifery?

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Does Office Politics Happen In Every Organization?

by Glenn Hughes

Does my employers culture suit me? Have you considered the implications for me and my family carefully enough? Is working long hours going to suit me in the short, medium or long term? Lets face it, there are times in our lives when its easier to work long hours- when youve just graduated, or even when the kids have grown up are some examples.

Work hard, play harder- that's the mantra isn't it? Well maybe it is for a while- if you're starting off in a career or just starting a new job then that's probably OK. All day, every day for more than a year or so and you are headed down a very slippery slope. Balance of work and home life is fast becoming essential. Good employers of course already know this. Look around your industry and try and find the happiest employees- chances are that they work for the best companies- dust off that CV and get job hunting. We only live the once, don't waste your life in a company that doesn't value you.

If you could work anywhere in the world, where would it be? If it's somewhere other than where you are working right now, you need to change your job. Unrealistic? I don't think so- you only have one innings in the game of life so play it. When you finally turn up your toes, the saddest words to say will be "if only". Please don't think to yourself that I could have had a great life but my boss wouldn't let me. It's your life, take control and follow your dreams. Where do you want to work? Get off it and get on with it

The important thing is to consider where you want to work. Decide, plan your career and start to make the necessary steps to make the dream a reality. Remember that teamwork really does make the dream work. Consult with your family first, your friends second but remember that your friends won't be paying your mortgage. Share your career goals with people who will help you achieve them. Be careful with your goals that may be fragile- share them only with people you trust to nurture and care for you and what you care about.

Your working environment really is so important but people generally seem to me to live lives of quiet misery. Just when do you think that things are going to change, One of my favorite quotes if "If it is to be, it is up to me". Pie in the sky? I don't think so- if it is to be, it is up to my boss? Have I hit a nerve? I really do hope so. If getting your back up stimulates some action towards a better life for you and yours then it's worth the effort

Wouldn't it be boring if we all did the same thing. Whoever said that variety is the spice of life certainly gets my vote for being right. Spices aren't the main dish though- they flavour up the main dish. Everyone has a deal of routine in their work lives, spicing it up can make the difference between a job and something far more fulfilling.

Do something different today- have your coffee with someone else rather than the usual crowd. Find out something new about someone you don't know well yet- you get the idea. If your job doesn't allow you to do this, then maybe you're in the wrong one.

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Ways To Get Your CV Into An Employers Hands

by Glenn Hughes

If you have made the excellent decision to get your CV written up professionally, printed up on rather nice paper or sitting proudly on your computer screen, you need to get it into the hands of potential employers or all that valuable resource time and perhaps money will be wasted. Of course it's a good idea to get your CV posted off to the offices of the key people in your Industry but where do you start with the process of getting information?

For a start, the popular job portals like Monster and Jobsite are worthwhile pursuing. Using this approach alone is far too generalized- your CV may hit the mark and it may not- if it does, happy days but what if it does not. If you're a bit short of time or if you want arrow like precision then perhaps you should consider using a CV distribution service like CV Trumpet

If you're looking to target the British or UK job market, you really need to be dealing with a British business. CV trumpet is British and offers a targeted approach that borders on absolute precision. Of course they have use of their fair share of technology but they seem to have got the process completely right. We don't have to recommend anyones service but we want our clients to get the interviews and the job that they are looking for or our service becomes pretty wasteful

One of the main reasons for the success of CV Trumpet is that they never charge recruiters any money, and this means that they have been able to build their database of recruitment companies. This is a marked difference between the service offered by CV Trumpet and all their competitors

CV Trumpet meet the needs of the higher level or executive recruiter by sending them very specific people who meet the needs of the recruiter. CV Trumpet therefore both attracts and more importantly retains the very best recruiters

What this means for you is that the distribution service starts from the point of view that you are the one that is important. CV Trumpet only make money if enough candidates use their CV distribution service and more importantly are happy with it. CV Trumpet wouldn't stay in business if they weren't satisfying their customers, namely job seekers, and not recruiters

This crucial distinction makes their service the only one that I have found to be worthwhile. Check them out- you having nothing to lose, but a huge amount to gain.

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The Joy of Volunteer Nursing

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Health Headlines - September 30

Appeals Court Upholds U.S. Military Anthrax Vaccination The U.S. military can require personnel to be vaccinated against anthrax, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. The court upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss a case brought by eight members of the military who argued against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's stance that the vaccine was effective, the Associated Press reported. In addition, the plaintiffs challenged the Defense Department's requirement that personnel at risk for anthrax exposure must be vaccinated. In its decision, the appeals court said the plaintiffs didn't provide any scientific evidence to prove the vaccine was ineffective, the AP reported. ----- FDA Delays Cervarix Decision A decision about whether to approve the Cervarix vaccine for cervical cancer has been delayed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An announcement about a decision had been expected Tuesday. The drug has been approved in nearly 100 other countries, but its approval has been delayed in the United States since 2007, when the FDA requested addition data from drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline, the Associated Press reported. Cervarix blocks the two main viruses that cause cervical cancer. Another vaccine, Gardasil, has been available in the United States since 2006. Also on Tuesday, it was reported that a 14-year-old English girl died after receiving the Cervarix vaccine. Her death appears to have been caused by an extremely rare, severe reaction to the vaccine. The girl became ill soon after receiving the vaccine and died in hospital a few hours later, the AP reported. ----- Neocate Infant Formula Recalled: FDA A blending error has prompted a recall of some cans of Neocate specialized infant formula, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. About 3,700 cans of the formula contain protein levels lower than that declared on the label, United Press International reported. Short-term use of the recalled formula would be unlikely to cause nutritional problems for infants, but long-term consumption may affect growth in certain infants, said Nutrica North America Inc. of Gaithersburg, Md. The FDA said the recalled 14-ounce cans were distributed to pharmacies, healthcare professionals and consumers nationwide. The recall includes cans with "Lot#P91877" printed on the bottom of each can. The lot number also appears on the right hand side of the case label, UPI reported. For more information, consumers can call the company at 800-365-7354, options 8-6061. ----- EPA Warns About PCBs in School Window/Door Caulking Schools across the United States need to check window and door caulking to see if it contains potentially cancer-causing PCBs, says the Environmental Protection Agency. If significant amounts of PCBs are found, the caulking should be removed. Although an exact number isn't known, PCBs may be present in many schools that were built or renovated before the chemicals were banned in the late 1970s, said EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, according to the Associated Press. The danger to students is uncertain. "We're concerned about the potential risks associated with exposure to these PCBs, and we're recommending practical, common sense steps to reduce this exposure as we improve our understanding of the science," Jackson said in a news release. The agency plans to conduct research into the link between PCBs in caulk and in the air and will conduct tests on PCBs in schools, the AP reported. The EPA has set up a PCBs-in-caulk hot line (1-888-835-5372) and Web site at www.epa.gov/pcbsincaulk. ----- Senate Committee Discusses Dietary Supplements Regulation Government regulation of dietary supplements will be discussed at a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday. The issue is being looked at because steroids and other banned substances are turning up in over-the-counter bodybuilding products. The dietary supplements industry was deregulated by Congress in 1994. "We're looking at whether there's adequate protection for consumers from getting these supplements, which have steroids or steroid-like substances," Sen. Arlen Specter, D.-Pa., who convened the committee hearing, told the Associated Press. "These tainted products can cause life-threatening injuries, such as kidney failure and liver injury." The lack of dietary supplement regulation is a major problem for amateur and professional athletes who use OTC supplements, because they can be suspended if they test positive for a banned substance, said Don Fehr, head of the Major League Baseball Players Association. "Players, like everyone else, have no idea what they're taking," Fehr told the AP. "I'm sure there are some good supplement products in the market that are safe, effective and accurately identified. I hope these products can be protected. But as of now, there is no way a player or anyone else can know with certainty that what they are taking is accurately described on the label." ----- Food Workers Heaviest Smokers: Study Food preparation and food serving workers are the heaviest smokers among people with full-time jobs, according to a new U.S. report. The study of 2006-08 data found that 33.6 million full-time employees ages 18-64 smoked cigarettes in the past month. Smoking was reported by 44.7 percent of food preparation/serving workers, followed by 42.9 percent of construction and mining/extraction workers. The lowest smoking rates were among people in education, training and library occupations (12.3 percent) and those who worked in the life, physical and social sciences area (15.4 percent), according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration study. Among the other findings:Unemployed people ages 18 to 64 had a much higher percentage of past-month cigarette use than full-time workers -- 45.4 percent vs. 28 percent.Among full-time workers, the rate of past month smoking was higher among those ages 18 to 25 (40.1 percent) than those ages 26 to 34 (33.9 percent), ages 35 to 49 (26.7 percent), and ages 50 to 64 (20.7 percent).Overall, men with full-time jobs were more likely than women to have smoked in the past month, but women with community and social services, healthcare, and technical occupations had higher smoking rates than men in those occupations. "The study provides important insight and updated information that can be used to assist in developing or refining smoking cessation efforts for specific workplace groups," SAMHSA Acting Administrator Eric Broderick said in a news release. Health Headlines - September 30

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What Sort Of Company Culture Should I Look To Work In?

by Glenn Hughes

Let's face it, no two companies are alike. We may think that the dream job with the competition has your name on it but caution is the watchword. The very last thing you need in your career is a spell with the wrong company. It's a waste of everyone's time and from your perspective can be disastrous to your career. Checking out the company culture is essential nowadays- ignore it at your career peril.

Plan your career- dont work long hours for the sake of it. You can work hard and play hard for a while but not for your whole career. Understand that burnout can and does happen- you definitely don't want to become a work statistic. Nobody on their death bed wished that they had spent more time at work. Keep things in perspective- if an employer keeps asking you to stay longer than normal, get your CV shined up- it's time to go

Where in the world do I want to work? Ask yourself this question and the answer may surprise you. Do you want to work in the UK or is somewhere else of more interest? Working in a foreign country may seem idyllic but there will almost certainly be cultural, social or even language issues to contend with.

Are you doing now what you wanted to do when you were very small? I gave up long ago on being a professional golfer- I'm just not good enough. I haven't though yet given up on other life goals. Setting and then progressively achieving your life goals are one of the things that lead us on the path to a happy life. Many people sadly die soon after they retire. I believe that in a lot of cases that they die because they have achieved their goal- namely that of retirement. A far better option is to set new goals- that's every bit as important when you retire as it is before, perhaps even more so. Set new goals, commit them to paper, take some action and watch the magic happen.

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Who makes more money a RN nurse or a sonographer?

which one of this careers do you think is better???only choose one. thanks

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Paramedic Training Help and Advice

by Nick Dylann Andrews

When deciding to become a paramedic, please go beyond the general knowledge stated above and get specific information on what you will need to know. To save time, try these three as your first resorts.

Use the internet. The site designated to the organization with which you applied is more than likely a storehouse of information. Even if it fails to provide comprehensive information, there is still a wealth of knowledge at your finger tips like contact details for persons who can further assist.

Go to the office. This will allow you to speak to persons face to face. It might even tell them how interested you are. The quality of going above and beyond may work well in your favor once demonstrated naturally.

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In your opinion , how does mass nursing education affect curriculum?

Enrollment fo the nursing degree in the Philippines is phenomenally increasing year after year yet the quality of graduates according to most renowed nurses is declining.

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In your opinion , how does mass nursing education affect curriculum?

Enrollment fo the nursing degree in the Philippines is phenomenally increasing year after year yet the quality of graduates according to most renowed nurses is declining.

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Philippine Death Toll Rises, As New Storms Brew

MANILA, Philippines - Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers and debris-strewn streets Tuesday to bring the death toll from massive flooding in the northern Philippines to 240, while two new storms brewing in the Pacific threatened to complicate relief efforts.

The homes of nearly 1.9 million people in the capital and surrounding areas were inundated by flooding unleashed when Tropical Storm Ketsana tore through the region over the weekend, the National Disaster Coordinating Council said Tuesday. Nearly 380,000 people have sought shelter in schools, churches and other evacuation centers.

Overwhelmed officials have called for international aid, warning they may not have sufficient resources to withstand two new storms forecasters have spotted east of the island nation in the Pacific Ocean. One could hit the northern Philippines later this week and the other early next week, although meteorologists say that could change.

Ketsana, which scythed across the northern Philippines on Saturday, dumped more than a month's worth of rain in just 12 hours, fueling the worst flooding to hit the country in more than 40 years.

Troops, police and volunteers have already rescued more than 12,359 people, but unconfirmed reports of more deaths abound, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said.

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He told a news conference that help from foreign governments will ensure that the Philippine government can continue its relief work.

"We are trying our level best to provide basic necessities, but the potential for a more serious situation is there," Teodoro said. "We cannot wait for that to happen."

Authorities announced Tuesday that a dam in northern Bulacan province had to release water for the second time in days in order to prevent a spill and urged villagers downstream to expect rising water levels.

Even the country's communist guerrillas said they would hold off on assaults and help villagers recover from the storm.

The extent of devastation became clearer Monday as TV networks broadcast images of mud-covered communities, cars upended on city streets and reported huge numbers of villagers without drinking water, food and power.

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In Manila's suburban Marikina city, a sofa hung from electric wires.

Since the storm struck, the government has declared a "state of calamity" in metropolitan Manila and 25 storm-hit provinces, allowing officials to use emergency funds for relief and rescue.

Resident Jeff Aquino said floodwaters rose to his home's third floor at the height of the storm.

Aquino, his wife, three young children and two nephews spent that night on their roof without food and water, mixing infant formula for his 2-year-old twins with the falling rain.

Rescuers pulled a mud-splattered body of a woman from the swollen Marikina river Monday. About eight hours later, police found three more bodies from the brownish waters.

The United States has donated $100,000 and deployed a military helicopter and five rubber boats manned by about 20 American soldiers from the country's south, where they have been providing counterterrorism training. The United Nations Children's Fund and the World Food Program have also provided food and other aid.

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Associated Press writer Jim Gomez contributed to this report.

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GAO Finds That A Federal Program Is Missing Problem Nursing Homes

The Associated Press reports: Federal investigators report that a government-run program designed to bring "extra scrutiny to poorly performing nursing homes" is missing "hundreds of troubled facilities" that could qualify the closer look. "The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services identifies up to 136 nursing homes as 'special focus facilities' subject to more frequent inspections because of their living conditions. In every state except for Alaska, there are between one and six such facilities. But investigators said four times as many homes, or 580, could be considered among the nation's worst." Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., the chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, said the new investigation by the Government Accountability Office indicated that the government's "special focus" is too limited. The GAO recommended expanding the program two years ago. The AP notes: "Federal officials agreed with the concept, but said they didn't have the resources to do so. The report being released Monday also suggests adjusting the methods used to identify the worst performing nursing homes" (Freking, 9/27).
This information was reprinted from kaiserhealthnews.org with kind permission from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, search the archives and sign up for email delivery at kaiserhealthnews.org. ? Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.GAO Finds That A Federal Program Is Missing Problem Nursing HomesOriginally from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165501.php

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Where To Buy Acai Berry Juice

by Mark Roberts

Acai berry juice represents among many the most beneficial supplements to reach the market in a long time. Acai juice is one of the more enjoyable forms of acai. The best acai berry juice products are bottled at the source.

Acai juice is similar to blueberry flavor and the palate may notice a hint of cinnamon or chocolate. Acai berry juice blends well with yogurt, milk or hot water for a refreshing tea. Acai juice will also nix well with other juices such as grape, pomegranate or blueberry. It can add a lot of flavor to other juices or juice mixes.

Pure acai berry juice has among the highest ORAC value obtainable for any known berry. The ORAC value for acai berry juice being higher than blueberry or pomegranate frequently positions it as the number 1 superfood found on most top ten lists. What you'll not detect in pure acai berry products are added refined sugars or fillers. Many acai berry product have additional sugars or fillers that perhaps is the reason you possibly are finding A good deal; always scan the label or better still contact the company. Some acai products contain a type of sugar called guarana that is often utilized as a filler and sweetener.

Pure acai juice benefits can be realized because it is contains protein, fiber, potassium, vitamins C and A. If that was not enough it acai juice contains essential fatty acids such as Omegas 3, 6 and 9 and these fats are vital for the overall health of the human body. A pure organic acai juice will have a noticeable oily sheen on the top when poured into a glass and this is due to the omega oils.

When shopping to buy organic acai juice or adding acai to your diet review the products available and avoid the ones with added sugars. If your diabetic or dealing with inflammation issues you know what is best to avoid. Guarana is a sugar and a stimulant and if you need that extra jolt in the morning well it is not such a bad thing. If you want the best acai juice products then consider ones that are certified organic, kosher and purified at the source.

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Can I go to school for a respiratoy therapist because i am waiting to get to nursing program?

Since there is a waiting list,I want to go to the R.T program because there is no wait. Then I want to go to the nursing program.

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Panic Disorder Symptoms and Treatments: Some Useful Hints

by Cathy Shermann

Panic disorder symptoms and treatments are not uncommon, If you're looking for ways on how to deal with the disorder, then, you have come to the right place. If you or someone you love has experienced a panic attack before for the first time, then now is the perfect moment to learn more about the condition, its symptoms, and how you can treat it.

First things first, though. You should know more about panic disorder, and its accompanying condition, panic attacks. This is so you can fully grasp the idea of panic disorder symptoms and treatments.

How is it defined? Panic disorder is a medical term that is used to describe a psychiatric condition characterized by frequent and recurring panic attacks in combination with significant behavioral changes. It could also mean having experienced at least a month of lasting and unending worrying about the concern and fear of having another panic attack. What is a panic attack? Since panic disorder is characterized by frequent panic attacks, then you should also arm yourself with some knowledge about the condition. Panic attacks are sudden episodes of strong anxiety that brings about fear and discomfort. Its beginnings are usually abrupt, and could happen without any apparent and obvious triggers. When a person experiences a panic attack, he usually associates the feeling with having a nervous breakdown, heart attack, or even dying.

Panic Attack Symptoms - What are some symptoms of a panic attack? When a person experiences a panic attack, he may feel dizzy, nauseous, and short of breath. Some symptoms also include tightness in throat and chest, racing heart with tingles sensations, sweating, trembling and shaking, physical exhaustion and limpness, crying, hot/cold flashes, and stomach ache.

Crippling Fear - The sufferer will also experience intense and frightening understandings of reality, loss of cognitive ability, and loud internal dialogue. Other symptoms also include nervousness, racing thoughts, obsessive worrying, and overwhelming fear that something awful will happen. The sufferer also feels out of control, anti-social, and threatened by something, even though nothing around him is threatening. He feels like he is "going crazy", or even dying.

There are many treatments nowadays that will teach you to cope with panic attack. You can do breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and positive reaffirmations. But this will only guide you to getting over an episode. If you want to permanently get rid of your panic attack, you can seek other methods of treatment. Hint: Since panic disorder is accompanied with worrying and fearing another panic attack, the key is to stop fearing another panic attack. If you can learn how to stop fearing the coming of another attack, then you can break free from panic attacks.

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Nursing Home?

Hello
My mom was in a nursing home, and I recieved a call last week that they couldnt wake her, and they said her heart rate was very high and her blood pressure was up very high, they took her to ER and I sit with her all day untill night 11:30 at night she roused from her sleep for a minute, I found she had had a stroke but it hadnt just occured, it happened 4 days before, and I had never been notified,I had noticed before when I went seemed she slept alot, and had noticed some bruises, when I would ask they would tell me they didnt know how it got there, Now since the stroke the dr wants to put a g-tube in my moms stomach, but i fed her some the other day , I believe she can eat, they said after a stroke sometimes they cant swallow, but I fed her some, I think they want this g-tube so they can be done with it, and back to the rest home, ive called attorneys and they never would return my calls , as there is more neglect then im telling, I dont know what to do. I'll do a part 2

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Monday, September 28, 2009

Is it possible to get a nursing degree then take an online program for midwifery?

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What does training to be a nurse involve?

Hello. Can anyone tell what you do while studying for your nursing degree? Like what coursework do you do, what lectures do you have, where do you go, what do you do (i.e. shadowing people)? Basically, I have to write a description in what GETTING the nursing degree involves. I also have to do it for the nursing diploma if anyone knows about that.
Many thanks (:

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Is it possible to get a nursing degree then take an online program for midwifery?

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Is it possible to get a nursing degree then take an online program for midwifery?

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How can I get assistance for school not associated with the government?

I am a single mother attending nursing school. i only have a year and a half left and my schedule this upcoming semester makes it almost impossible to work! I need some kind of assistance and I have gotten a Pell Grant, but my school does not support Federal loans. I do not have a cosigner and my credit isn't very good.

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Health Headlines - September 29

Hundreds More Nursing Homes Candidates for Inspection: Report Hundreds of potentially sub-par nursing homes aren't included in a U.S. government program that pays special attention to poorly performing nursing homes, says a Government Accountability Office report. The report looked at a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services program that identifies as many as 136 nursing homes as "special focus facilities" that warranted more frequent inspections, the Associated Press reported. But GAO investigators said as many as 580 nursing homes could be considered candidates for the program. The GAO report didn't identify the nursing homes. The findings suggest that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services program has too narrow a focus, said Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wisc., chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, the AP reported. "If far more than 136 nursing homes boast the bleakest conditions, then perhaps we should consider expanding" the program, Kohl said. At the least, he said he wants stronger warnings used on Medicare's Nursing Home Compare Web site. ----- Switch to Digital Patient Records Driven by Big Hospitals Large hospitals seeking to improve patient care and gain a competitive edge are driving the United States' move toward computerized medical records, The New York Times reported. One example is North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. On Monday, the regional hospital group was scheduled to announce plans to offer its 7,000 affiliated doctors subsidies of up to $40,000 each over five years to adopt digital patient records, the newspaper said. That amount would be in addition to a federal program that offers up to $44,000 over five years for doctors who switch to computerized medical records. Around the nation, similar incentive programs to assist affiliated doctors are in place at Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in Houston and Tufts Medical Center in Boston, the Times reported. Electronic health records can be shared by hospitals, doctors' offices, and labs to coordinate patient care, prevent unnecessary tests, and reduce medical mistakes. In addition, doctors may form a stronger association with hospitals that subsidize the switch to computerized records. Those doctors may be more likely to admit their patients to those hospitals, the Times said. ----- Possible Link Between Diabetes Treatment Januvia and Pancreatitis There may be a link between the diabetes treatment Januvia and cases of acute pancreatitis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday. The agency said that between October 2006 and February 2009, there were 88 cases of acute pancreatitis reported in patients taking Januvia, the Associated Press reported. "It is recommended that health care professionals monitor patients carefully for the development of pancreatitis after initiation or dose increases," the FDA said in a news release. Januvia should be used with caution and with appropriate monitoring in patients with a history of pancreatitis. The FDA is working with drug maker Merck & Co. to include new warning information on the drug's label, the AP reported. ----- Whooping Cough Vaccination Recommended for Adults and Teens Most adults and teens should be vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis), says the American Academy of Family Physicians. Many people believe that whooping cough is no longer a major public health concern in the United States, but health experts estimate there are up to 600,000 cases each year in adults alone, according to the AAFP. The organization this week launched a public health initiative to promote awareness about the importance of whooping cough vaccination to protect adolescents and adults from this highly contagious respiratory disease. "For protection against whooping cough, health experts ... recommend that most adolescents and adults get a single dose of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine to replace Td (tetanus and diphtheria toxoids)," Dr. Ted Epperly, president of the AAFP, said in a news release.Health Headlines - September 29

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Nurses, Doctors, Health Professionals Create Spinal Cord Injury Organization

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Does Philippines has the nursing schools programs that similar to the California nursing schools?

Nursing schools in the Philippines

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Which laptop is best for a college student?

I'm a college student going to school to become a nurse and I was just wondering between the Dell Inspiron 1420 and the Macbook which would be best? My dad wants to get me the dell because its cheap and he says the macbook has to much software you have to go out and buy. I feel that the macbook is better because it has itunes, a webcam (which all apple computers have without extra cost like the dell) and other goodies. Which one would you suggest?

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Nurse Sues After Arrest For Not Drawing Blood

CHICAGO, Ill. - An Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center nurse has filed a civil lawsuit against a Chicago police officer and the city of Chicago, claiming the officer arrested her for wanting to consult with a supervisor before collecting a blood sample from a suspected drunken driver.

Lisa Hofstra was the nurse in charge of the emergency room at Illinois Masonic about 4 a.m. on Aug. 1 when she said an officer named Rodriguez asked her to take blood samples from a man to determine his blood-alcohol level, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court. Hofstra allegedly told the officer the man had to become a patient first and she wanted to consult with her supervisor.

The officer cuffed her and placed her in the back of a squad car, according to the lawsuit.

The lawsuit claims Rodriguez, who is not fully named in the complaint, used excessive force by placing the handcuffs on Hofstra too tightly and arrested her without probable cause.

Hofstra is seeking an unspecified amount of damages.

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on a scale from 1-10, how would you rate the difficulty on trying to become an RN?

i want to be an RN, but i heard its difficult and stressful, i didn't really get good grades in high school and my gpa wasn't that good and im too embarass to say it..lol..but seriously, is it really that hard? what could i do? where should i start? the reason i didnt get good grades in high school is because i didn't really try, but i regret it now. but if thres still a way for me to get my BSN, i will do anything. any RN's online right now? what would you advise me to do?

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What type of volunteer work is available at nursing homes to help elderly people?

And is it true that for most elderly folks that family doesn't visit them often besides holidays?
I feel so sorry for them.

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scope of travel nursing?

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Why Doesn't the U.S. Have an Office of the National Nurse?

Why Doesn't the U.S. Have an Office of the National Nurse? asks American Journal of Nursing editor in chief emeritus Diana Mason in a recent article she posted at AJN Off the Charts?. Mason describes the scene, a public hearing hosted by the Institute of Medicine Initiative on the Future of Nursing. Leading off the session were two nurses, Ann Keen, Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Undersecretary for Health Services, who chairs the British commission; and Jane Salvage, the lead secretariat for the commission and a former contributing editor for AJN. While being interviewed by Mason, Keen and Salvage, both said they didn't understand why American nurses were not supporting the call for a CNO for the United States. They went on to express support for elevating a nurse to be on par with the Office of the Surgeon General.Mason concludes, "Our colleagues across the pond are convinced that it makes a difference to have a national CNO who is visible, proactive, collaborative, and savvy. Keen urged nurses to "have courage and take your agenda forward." While our current priorities should probably be ensuring that Congress passes health care reform legislation this year and that any legislation includes enabling language to improve access to advanced practice nurses, we'll soon need to focus on how to transform the care we provide to emphasize health promotion and care coordination. Let's do it with courage and include the notion of a national chief nurse."Susan Sullivan, NNNO Board Member, left this comment: "The grassroots group of nurses that has been working for over 3 years to establish an Office of the National Nurse in the US remains focused and determined. They continue to be optimistic because support for having a National Nurse is overwhelming when the vision is shared with nursing organizations across all areas of practice.Opposition arose based on misinformation on the role and details of the proposal. The excellent work done by ANA and other professional nursing organizations will be supported and enhanced by having a National Nurse. Surely support for enhancing nursing's role in improving the nation's health would not be adversarial to any group familiar with the issues of nursing advocacy. Nurses, unite, and support having a National Nurse, because both the nursing profession and the nation will benefit."Why Doesn't the U.S. Have an Office of the National Nurse?

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More Than Half Million Kids Get Bad Drug Reactions

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Sunday, September 27, 2009

Health Headlines - September 28

Possible Link Between Diabetes Treatment Januvia and Pancreatitis There may be a link between the diabetes treatment Januvia and cases of acute pancreatitis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday. The agency said that between October 2006 and February 2009, there were 88 cases of acute pancreatitis reported in patients taking Januvia, the Associated Press reported. "It is recommended that health care professionals monitor patients carefully for the development of pancreatitis after initiation or dose increases," the FDA said in a news release. Januvia should be used with caution and with appropriate monitoring in patients with a history of pancreatitis. The FDA is working with drug maker Merck & Co. to include new warning information on the drug's label, the AP reported. ----- Whooping Cough Vaccination Recommended for Adults and Teens Most adults and teens should be vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis), says the American Academy of Family Physicians. Many people believe that whooping cough is no longer a major public health concern in the United States, but health experts estimate there are up to 600,000 cases each year in adults alone, according to the AAFP. The organization this week launched a public health initiative to promote awareness about the importance of whooping cough vaccination to protect adolescents and adults from this highly contagious respiratory disease. "For protection against whooping cough, health experts ... recommend that most adolescents and adults get a single dose of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine to replace Td (tetanus and diphtheria toxoids)," Dr. Ted Epperly, president of the AAFP, said in a news release. ----- Toxins in Drinking Water at Thousands of U.S. Schools Unsafe levels of lead, pesticides and other types of toxins have been found in drinking water at thousands of schools across the United States over the last decade, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data by the Associated Press. Toxic contamination of drinking water is most common in schools with wells, which account for up to 11 percent of the 132,500 schools in the country. About 20 percent of schools with their own water supply violated the Safe Drinking Water Act in the past decade. The number of violations increased over that time because of stricter standards for such contaminants as arsenic and some disinfectants, the EPA told the AP. The EPA doesn't have the power to require drinking water testing for all schools. "It's an outrage," Marc Edwards, an engineer at Virginia Tech who has been honored for his work on water quality, told the AP. "If a landlord doesn't tell a tenant about lead paint in an apartment, he can go to jail. But we have no system to make people follow the rules to keep school children safe?" ----- Many U.S. Parents Underestimate Swine Flu Risk for Kids: Survey Only 40 percent of American parents plan to have their children vaccinated against the H1N1 swine flu virus even though the flu has become more active now that children are back in school, a new survey found. A vaccine against the H1N1 virus has been tested and is expected to be available in October. Among the parents who don't plan on having their children vaccinated against H1N1 flu, 46 percent said they're not worried about their children getting swine flu and 20 percent said they believe the flu isn't serious, according to the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, which surveyed 1,678 parents from Aug. 13 to 31. "This information about parents' plans to vaccinate their kids against H1N1 flu suggests that parents are much less concerned about H1N1 flu than seasonal flu for their kids. That perception may not match the actual risks," Dr.Matthew Davis, director of the poll and associate professor of pediatrics and internal medicine in the Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit at the University of Michigan Medical School, said in a news release. The survey found racial/ethnic differences. More than half of Hispanic parents said they've have their children vaccinated against H1N1 flu, compared with 38 percent of white parents and 30 percent of black parents. Rates of illness and hospitalization related to H1N1 flu are higher for children than for other age groups, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the survey found that only one-third of parents believe H1N1 flu will be worse for children than seasonal flu. ----- House Passes Bill to Halt Medicare Part B Premium Hike A bill to eliminate all premium increases next year for Medicare coverage of doctor visits was passed by the House Thursday in a 406-to-18 vote. Supporters noted that older Americans aren't expected to get a cost-of-living increase from Social Security next year and therefore shouldn't have to pay higher Medicare Part B premiums, the Associated Press reported. In most cases, Medicare premiums are deducted from Social Security payments. Most Medicare recipients are already exempt from Part B premium increases when there is no increase in Social Security payments. But the bill would prevent monthly premium increases of $8 to $23 for several million people. The bill, which wouldn't affect scheduled premium increases for the Medicare prescription drug plan, now goes to the Senate, the AP reported. ----- Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg Hospitalized Briefly U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized overnight Thursday after she fell ill at work after receiving a treatment for anemia. Ginsberg, 76, was released Friday morning from Washington Hospital Center and was expected back in her office later in the day, the Associated Press reported. On Thursday, Ginsberg received an iron sucrose infusion to treat an iron deficiency anemia that was diagnosed in July. About an hour later, she became lightheaded and fatigued. She was found to have slightly low blood pressure, which can occur after the type of treatment she'd received earlier, the court said. In February, Ginsberg underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer. At the time, doctors said they found no spread of the cancer elsewhere, the AP reported. Ginsberg later said the surgery completely removed the cancer but that she was to undergo chemotherapy. Anemia is a common side effect of chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer.Health Headlines - September 28

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What is the age limit to become a certified nursing assistant?

I am 15 years old, is this old enough? An how much does it usually cost?
I will choose the beest answer

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Is there a way to become a RN nurse within two years?

If so what is the name of the program? I plan to go on to become a neonatal nurse.

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Embracing the Heart Pillow

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The Way To Professional Hairdressing - Hairdresser Career

by Toni Moretti

Today the world is getting westernized day by day, and fashion industry has taken its place. The people are emphasizing more on their looks and this leads them to have their hair cut in a stylish manner. So, to be a good-looking one, they need the help of cosmetologists or the barbers. Cosmetologists are those who specialize in hair cutting, styling, and the application of various chemicals on hairs for different types of treatments like coloring, straightening etc... Since, these cosmetologists also offer various other services like pedicure, manicure, assistance for removal of hair, these are also known as beauticians.

Comparing to this, barbers offer services like hair cut, trimming and shaving of beard and sometimes light massage, as their clients are usually males. But the demand of the hair dressers in the market is always there, either it may be in the form of cosmetologists or barbers. So to be a good hair dresser, either you had to join a cosmetology school, or join and become an apprentice in any saloon.

Educational requirements to become a hair-dresser: A candidate seeking his carrier in hair-dressing must be at least 16 year old and be licensed by the state in which he is willing to work. Although hairdressing doesn?t require the academic knowledge while cutting and curling the hairs but one should at-least pass the high school as it help one to mingle with the other people. Many cosmetology schools also specify this elementary knowledge as the eligibility criteria for the students who want to enroll themselves in this trade. Also this is a social trade, so the basic education helps the candidate to make him ready for the small talks and deeper discussions with his client. Apart from these educational requirements, there is so much that goes into being a good hair dresser which requires a lengthy hand-on training and practice.

As fashion changes every year, hair designs also changes every year. To cope up with the market, hair-dressers need to be creative, so that they make you look good by cutting and styling your hairs, or coloring your hairs. This trade has limitless potential for making money as long as hair dressers work hard at their trade and have the ability to communicate well with the clients. Sometimes it happens that the customer is not able to tell what they want to the hair dresser but they expect the hair dressers to do their job as they want. So, to become a good hair dresser, it is very important for them to learn to visually pick the clues from the customer, so that they can please them with their services and this will make the good impression on the clients and make them positive towards the hair dressers.

After completing the course at cosmetology schools accredited by NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences), and acquired the license for hairdressing from the state, one can open his own saloon or can work at any saloon. Now, check whether you have the traits required for being a hair dresser, and if you have then choose this as your career option and rush to a good cosmetology school and enroll yourself there. I wish all the best for the emerging hair-dressers.

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Climate Change Quicker Than Predicted

by Paul Roth

An increasingly large amount of scientific research, published since the IPCC 4th Assessment Report was released in 2007, shows that climate change is occurring right now, and that it is much faster than predicted only two years ago.

The evidence for this statement comes from many areas. The most important ecosystems currently undergoing change include:

-Multiple ecosystems, in multiple locations, now show the effects of global warming. Examples include the timing of plant flowering, animal breeding, and lake thawing.

-Warmer ocean surface temperatures in Pacific & Atlantic hurricane-formation zones leading to stronger storms are significantly linked to human-induced warming.

-Ocean acidification is happening rapidly, as a result of CO2 in large amounts being dissolved in sea water. This will have massive changes on marine ecosystems and also food security for many nations.

-Expected sea-level elevation over the next few decades will be greater than that predicted in 2007. It will probably increase a metre or more, according to recently published research.

-The increased melting of the Greenland ice sheet which began in the summer of 2004 has been definitely related to global warming.

-West Antarctica has melted at an accelerated rate since 1999 and has suffered 10 major ice shelf collapses since then. After an ice shelf collapses there is a rapid and marked acceleration of glacial flows, contributing to sea level increases.

-Sea-ice in the Arctic is disappearing much quicker than previously estimated, and it is almost a given that this area will be ice-free in summer within a few decades.

-Permafrost in the Arctic Circle is thawing much quicker than recently thought, and is releasing larger amounts of greenhouse gases than predicted.

The warming that is now taking place is expected to go on for many centuries, after all human-sourced CO2 escape ceases. This is due to the significant delays that exist in the climate-ocean system, as well as the long half-life of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

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What You Must Do To Be A Hairdresser

by Toni Moretti

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The Benefits Of Eating Super Fruits.

by Casy Wigwire

Are you looking for a way to regain the spring in your step that you had when you were younger? Are you looking for a way to have more energy without having to drink sugar filled caffeinated sodas and lattes? Are you looking for a healthy, natural alternative to expensive, unnatural diet supplements or dangerous appetite suppressors? If so, then you must read this article. By the time you have read every word you will have discovered a wonderful, natural way to lose weight, gain energy and look younger!

He uses the Acai berry as the foundation of his globally prescribed to dietary plan. For more Acai berry information go on over to the Acai berry blog where you will get all that Dr Phillip Perricone had to say about the Acai berry as well as Oprah Winfrey's incredible recent weight loss which she attributes to the effective and delicious Acai berry diet But the Acai berry is not just another health fad that's here today and gone tomorrow, in fact it has enjoyed a solid and substantial fan base for centuries now. The Coloco tribe, who inhabit the dense Amazonian undergrowth that the Acai berry was discovered in, have had the Acai berry at the centre of their diets now for various centuries.

Acai Berry is full of many vitamins and minerals, including the largest amount of antioxidants found in nature, amino acids, fiber and essential fatty acids. Having a large quantity of all of these properties in your body allow you to lose weight faster, slow the aging process, decreases your appetite because you are getting all of the essential nutrients in one place and will protect you from harmful diseases like Heart Disease, Alzheimers and Cancer.

In addition, Acai Berry helps detoxify your body like nothing else on Earth. Acai Berry is a natural way to cleanse your body because of its high fiber content, and in the process of removing toxins from your body it replaces them with vital nutrients, acids and minerals and will inevitably lead you to weight loss without even trying!

Through the years, this fruit has been priced by a lot of people because of the energy, strength, and high nutritional value that it gives. Furthermore, it is packed with essential fatty acids and omegas. It also contains monosaturated essential fatty acids which helps a lot in lowering the level of LDL (harmful cholesterol) within the body while at the same time, maintaining HDL or the beneficial cholesterol. The acai berry is also a dense source of flavonoids known as anthocyanins. When it comes to its ORAC value (which refers to the antioxidant properties), it is known to have a higher value compared to other edible berries there is in the planet. This amazing concentration of antioxidants is also known to combat premature-aging, hence the acai berry is a fad that makes a lot of beauty-conscious people go crazy.

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Health Concerns Over Popular Contraceptives

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ivf scheduling?

i will be going through my first ivf, and at my last apt, the nurse scheduled it. i already went through all the testing. anyway, she said my date is "april 7th". what does this date mean? is this the date of retrieval, the date i start the meds? im confused. its not the date of my period, so im not sure if i start the ivf on that day or finish it. thanks for any answers.

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Health Headlines - September 20

FDA Approves New AIDS Test The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new test that detects both types of the virus that causes AIDS. The FDA said Friday that Abbott Laboratories' Abbott Prism HIV O Plus test can detect HIV types 1 and 2. HIV type 2 is mostly found in West Africa, while HIV type 1 is made up of various virus subgroups found in both the United States and West Africa, the Associated Press reported. The test will be used to screen for HIV in blood and organ donations. HIV attacks the body's immune system, eventually causing AIDS. More than 1.1 million Americans are estimated to have HIV and 232,000 do not know it, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ----- VA Facilities Improve Endoscopic Safety: Report Progress has been made in correcting the endoscopic procedure problems at Veterans Affairs medical centers that put thousands of patients at risk for HIV and other infections, according to a report released Friday by the VA's inspector general. The IG said surprise visits to 128 VA medical facilities found that all were compliant in following procedures and all but one of the facilities showed staff were being properly trained in the use of endoscopic devices, the Associated Press reported. Inspections earlier this summer at several facilities found that less than half were in compliance. Early this year, about 10,000 people were warned they may have been exposed to infections while undergoing colonoscopies or other endoscopic procedures at VA hospitals in Miami, Augusta, Ga., and Murfreesboro, Tenn. Equipment used in the procedures was improperly cleaned. Of those patients, 50 subsequently tested positive for infections, including eight who tested positive for HIV, the AP reported. ----- FDA Warns About Stolen Respiratory Medicines Consumers should be watchful for stolen respiratory medications that may not have been stored or handled properly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday. The medications are Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution, 0.02 percent, and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083 percent, made by Dey L.P., a subsidiary of Mylan Inc. The medications were part of a shipment on a tractor trailer that was stolen in Tampa, Fla., United Press International reported. The stolen drugs are from the following lots:Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution with the brand name "Dey," lot numbers 9GO4, 9FD8, 9FD9, and 9FE1.Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution with the brand name "Dey," lot numbers F09089, C09119 and C09120. The FDA said consumers can get more information by contacting Dey at 800-527-4278, UPI reported. ----- Swine Flu Vaccine Production Lower Than Expected: WHO Worldwide production of vaccine for the H1N1 swine flu will fall short of the previous maximum prediction of 94 million doses a week because some manufacturers are still making vaccines for seasonal flu, according to the World Health Organization. Production problems have also contributed to the lower-than-expected weekly output of H1N1 vaccine, WHO spokesman Gregory Hartl said Friday, the Associated Press reported. Still, the WHO says that, in theory, all 6.3 billion people worldwide should receive at least one dose of the pandemic vaccine, the AP reported. ----- U.S. Will Share 10 Percent of Swine Flu Vaccine With Other Nations The United States will share 10 percent of its stock of H1N1 swine flu vaccine with other countries worldwide, President Barack Obama announced Thursday. According to the Associated Press, the White House said the vaccine will be made available to the global fight against swine flu via the World Health Organization. The United States is coordinating with Australia, Brazil, France, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, which are also sharing vaccines. Speaking at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Susan Rice, said that, "as vaccine supplies emerge, they will be made available to the WHO on a rolling basis to assist countries that will not otherwise have direct access to the vaccine." The aim, she said, is to help minimize global economic and social disruptions caused by H1N1. "We invite and encourage other nations to join in this urgent global health effort, donating vaccine, money and/or technical assistance in an international effort to save lives around the world," Rice said.Health Headlines - September 20

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