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Top 7 Benefits of Being Published
These are the top 7 benefits of being published. 1. Publications add value to your career. They may influence a hiring or promotion decision. Employees who write a chapter in a contributed book may be accorded increased recognition and stature in the company. 2. Publications that are well done establish your credibility. You may become…
Read MoreWhy most small businesses fail – and what you can do so yours won’t
You’ve probably heard that many small businesses fail, right? Are you worried that yours will be one? Discover Card conducted an independent survey to shed light on the characteristics of the 22 million small business owners in the United States. The number one trait common to small business owners? “Independence is their prime motivation.” Studies…
Read MoreCertification or Certificate – What initials would you put after your name?
Should you get a certification or a certificate as a legal nurse consultant? They are different! One of my colleagues Carol Alvin prepared this guest post. There are many different types of educations available for nurses who are interested in pursuing a career as a Legal Nurse Consultant. There are online courses, a university based…
Read MoreVancomycin: Not always effective
Healthcare providers used to freely prescribe Vancomycin to treat infections. This intravenously administered drug is powerful, but stimulated a generation of bacteria that is resistant to its use. Vancomycin is often used to treat organisms that are resistant to other antibiotics. The available treatment options are reduced if resistance develops. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus was first detected…
Read MoreHow to be a Successful LNC by Guest Author Alice Adams
What are the criteria for being a successful LNC? Is there a secret in terms of who succeeds? Characteristics of a successful LNC The average LNC will be a nurse with a minimum of five, preferably more, years of clinical experience in the hospital/OR/ICU/CCU or nurse case manager arena. This nurse is intelligent, competent, independent,…
Read MoreHow to prevent urinary tract infections
We used to think it was inevitable that patients got urinary tract infections from Foley catheters. We used to keep catheters in any incontinent patient and for days or weeks longer than necessary. Now hospital acquired urinary tract infections are never events. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not pay for care associated…
Read MoreCommon Types of Infections in Healthcare Facilities
Are infections in healthcare facilities inevitable? What makes them so common? While there are many different possible infections that can occur affecting all body systems, there are several that are most common. Some may result in severe injuries to patients. Common Infections in Healthcare Facilities Urinary tract infections are the most common in both nursing…
Read MoreInfections in Hospitals – Barriers to Prevention
These are 8 reasons why it is difficult to control infections in hospitals 1. All medical staff do not wash their hands when they should. The single most important and effective means for preventing infections is proper hand hygiene. Unfortunately this is a challenge for healthcare staff because of the demands of constant patient care.…
Read MoreWho is driving your business?
This is Buffy. Cute, no? Even from the back. But she’s not YOU and she shouldn’t be behind the wheel driving your business bus to who knows where. But the bigger issue is, how did Buffy get the keys? And who left the door to the bus open in the first place? I hate to…
Read MoreHow to evaluate the quality of a nursing home
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