Stephanie Larkin - Articles

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Cardiac Care Nursing: What to Expect When Choosing This Field
Nurses who work in cardiac care are currently in very high demand. Due to the fact that heart disease is one of the main causes of death in the United States, there is a great need for nurses who specialize in cardiac care. Also, breakthroughs in both pharmaceuticals and technology have contributed to the advancement of cardiology, necessitating more nurses to specialize in cardiac care. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 05/05/2008 | Career Management
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Tips for Getting a Nursing Scholarship From Your Target College
Where you attend nursing school often depends on why you are attending. If you go to nursing school straight out of high school, you will probably choose a nursing school the same way that any of your classmates choose a college. You will visit the campus, talk to friends or current students, think about how close or far away you want to be from home, and decide on the school that seems to meet most of those needs. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 05/05/2008 | Career Management
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The Upcoming Nursing Shortage- How You Can be Best Positioned to Capitalize
There are a variety of reasons why there is a shortage of nurses, and just as many reasons for why the shortage is expected to grow. The cost of healthcare is astronomical, and continues to get higher. One way that hospitals are dealing with the rising costs of healthcare is to increase the duties that everyone performs. Jobs that used to be handled by a physician are taken care of by nurse practitioners. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 05/05/2008 | Career Management
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Nurse Salaries: Getting Paid What You’re Worth in the Marketplace
During a nursing shortage, it would seem that a nurse would be more likely to receive a generous salary. However, the healthcare industry is very competitive, and expenses are high. In many cases, the best salaries go to the individuals with the best negotiating skills. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 05/05/2008 | Career Management
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Tips to Determine Which Area of Nursing to Specialize in
If you are considering an advanced education in the nursing field, you probably have a lot of questions about where this occupation could take you. Not all nurses are the same, and choosing just one area for a specialty can be extremely difficult. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 01/04/2008 | Careers
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The Benefits of Nursing Abroad
The demand for skilled nurses is high and only expected to continue to rise in the coming years. There are a variety of reasons for the need for nursing professionals. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 31/03/2008 | Careers
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Solutions for the Current Nursing Shortage
The nursing shortage in the United States is estimated between 340,000 to over a million nurses. Many of the nurses that are leaving the field are management and faculty nurses needed by nursing schools for training the new crop of nursing graduates. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 31/03/2008 | Careers
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Possible Legal Risks a Nurse Might Encounter
In today's litigious society, it can be easy for the nursing staff to become involved directly or indirectly in legal matters. However, just as the amount of cases has increased, there are some common themes among legal battles involving nursing practitioners that have stood out. Read
By: Stephanie Larkin | 31/03/2008 | Careers