Foreclosure equals income: beware of IRS Form 1099-C.(State of
Nevada)
Nevada was recently ranked first in the nation for foreclosure
rates. One in every 54 households received a foreclosure filing in the
first quarter this year. California ranked second with one in . . .
Procedural crisis in Nevada and possibly elsewhere: back to
nursing 101.(State of Nevada)
Summary of the Crisis
In January 11th it was announced to the media by the Southern
Nevada Health District that there were 40, 000 patients exposed to
infectious disease i.e. Hepatitis B &C and . . .
Regulations changes - NV State Board of nursing.(State of
Nevada)
* New regulation to protect the title of "nurse"
* Changes the definition of "contact hour" to conform
with national regs (one CH is now 60")
* Completes definition of term "nurse midwife"
* . . .
Nevada's ranking in federal funds?(State of Nevada)
Editors note: I asked Senator Washington about an article in the
newspaper; believe his response will be of interest to all. Thank your
Senator for permission to print. Betty
I am writing in . . .
Powerful professional nursing practice.(State of Nevada)
Understanding power and learning how to use it can shape your
practice and make a difference in your life and profession.
Nurses who have developed a powerful nursing practice ...
* Acknowledge . . .
Recent RNFormation issue.(Communication Letters, Email,
Phone)(Letter to the editor)
I wanted to take a minute to let you know how much I enjoyed the
most recent newsletter, May, June, July. It was just loaded with useful
and interesting articles. Thanks so much.
I've watched . . .
Better ways.(Communication Letters, Email, Phone)(Letter to the
editor)
I noted that you only speak to one of eight different parts of the
article you reviewed. (Mandatory Hospital Nurse to Patient Staffing
Ratios: Time to Take a Different Approach)
The gist of the . . .
Pick up the book and read.(Communication Letters, Email,
Phone)(Letter to the editor)
Thank you for the interesting book review in the May/June/July
RNformation (Silence to Voice). I have read some of Ms. Gordon's
previous works, so your review caught my eye. I have been an RN for . . .
Nursing students' dilemma.(Communication Letters, Email,
Phone)(Letter to the editor)
My mom, who is a long-term care RN, receives your newsletter
regularly and as a nursing student in CSN West Charleston, I get to read
it for free. I just want to say that this edition is more . . .
NNA to study patient advocacy experiences of Nevada
nurses.(Nevada Nurses Association)
In the wake of the recent Hepatitis C outbreak linked to unsafe
injection practices at one or more outpatient endoscopy centers in
Southern Nevada, the Legislative Committee on Health Care . . .
Nevada Nurses Association Annual Convention: September 22 &
23, 2008.
You may register online Nurse to Nurse: Communication Diversity and
Monday, September 22, 2008 Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Orleans Hotel,
Las Vegas
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The 2008 NNA . . .
Is this a "Four Letter Word"?(News You Can
Use)(nurses' participation in their local nursing
associations' elections)
Nurses are appropriately proud of their education, expertise and
knowledge; but so many refuse to use a "Four Letter Word" even
when they can make a difference.
Why don't your use the most . . .
11 things that hurt women's career success.(News You Can
Use)
Nursing has always been a field dominated by women. According to
the U.S. Department of Health and Human services, 94 percent of the
nation's nurses are women. In order to succeed at work, it . . .
Find health facts for Nevada.(News You Can
Use)(www.statehealthfacts.org)(Brief article)
Statehealthfacts.org is a project of the Henry J. Kaiser Family
Foundation and is designed to provide free, up-to-date, and easy-to-use
health data on all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and . . .
How can nurse practitioners help your facility? Experts
count.(News You Can Use)
Nursing facilities are realizing that nurse practitioners bring to
the table a number of skills and services that translate into improved
outcomes in every arena.
Many nursing homes think it's . . .
"Just a nurses" attitude.(News You Can Use)(Brief
article)
Recognize that you are a nursing professional, not just a nurse.
Your licensure is as a registered nurse or as a licensed practical nurse
is not "just a nurse."
Whether or not you are happy and . . .
Diabetic foot infection classification system validated.(News You
Can Use)(Brief article)
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has designed a
classification system for foot infections in patients with diabetes to
provide better outcomes for these patients.
Foot wounds are . . .
How to find scholarships for nurses and other financial aid
sources.(News You Can Use)(Brief article)
Funding your education is a challenge whether you're working
on the first stage, or an advanced degree. There are many avenues which
you should explore.
It's not a one-step process, but if you . . .
Hold the date access to health care symposium May 14-16, 2008
Lake Tahoe.(News You Can Use)(Great Basin Primary Care
Association
Great Basin Primary Care Association will be hosting its 5th
bi-annual Symposium at beautiful Lake Tahoe, Nevada. 2008 will be an
exciting year of state and national elections, debates and . . .
Male nurse research study.(News You Can Use)(Brief
article)
Gerri Moore a doctoral student at Dowling College is conducting a
survey on male registered nurses and their perception of job
satisfaction. His survey is now posted online and he would . . .
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