12/29/2018
You won't believe me but this is the real reason why you're losing nurses
You won't believe me but this is the real reason why you're losing nurses
This is to all the hospitals out there that are battling staff nurse retention issues. When I was travel nursing, I had the privilege of working all over the country.
12/29/2018
Low nurse staffing levels directly linked to higher patient mortality, study finds
Low nurse staffing levels directly linked to higher patient mortality, study finds
BMJ researchers found that the hazard of death increased by 3% for every day a patient experienced nurse staffing levels below the ward mean.
02/28/2018
Position Brief - Human Trafficking-Implications for 21st Century School Nurses
"It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) that the registered professional school nurse (hereinafter referred to as school nurse) be knowledgeable about the scope of human trafficking. In particular, school nurses should be able to recognize signs that a child may have been exposed to a trafficker, may be in the process of being groomed into trafficking, or may already be a victim of trafficking and be prepared to respond within a trauma-informed framework. Prevention, early recognition, and support of children/youth who are victims or suspected victims of human trafficking are critical to their present and future physical/emotional well-being."
Position Brief - Human Trafficking-Implications for 21st Century School Nurses - National Association of School Nurses
It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) that the registered professional school nurse (hereinafter referred to as school nurse) be knowledgeable about the scope of human trafficking. In particular, school nurses should be able to recognize signs that a child may have b...
12/03/2017
New Spanish-Language Website From American Kidney Fund Provides Vital Information About Kidney Health And Kidney Disease To Population At Increased Risk
Ayudar a las personas a combatir la enfermedad de los riñones y a vivir una vida más saludable
American Kidney Fund es la principal organización sin fines de lucro de los EE. UU. que trabaja en nombre de los 30 millones de estadounidenses que padecen de enfermedad renal, ofreciéndoles apoyo y recursos.
10/17/2017
How Florida's Schools Are Welcoming Puerto Ricans
How Florida's Schools Are Welcoming Puerto Ricans
School districts are taking in hundreds of students and hiring teachers as they flee the damage of Hurricane Maria.
07/20/2017
New ‘Gates Scholarship’ to Offer Full Ride to 300 Students of Color
http://latinalista.com/columns/blogbeat-columns/new-gates-scholarship-to-offer-full-ride-to-300-students-of-color
New ‘Gates Scholarship’ to Offer Full Ride to 300 Students of Color – Latina Lista: News from the Latinx perspective
Starting July 15, high school seniors who are Hispanic, from low-income backgrounds and believe they have strong leadership credentials can apply for a private scholarship to cover virtually all college expenses.