A Nurse’s Guide For Prescribing The Possessive Apostrophe

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Joseph C. Kunz, Jr.

Or should this be titled “A Nurses’ Guide…?” This is one of the biggest and most serious questions every healthcare professional in America is struggling with today. Where, when, and how do we properly use the possessive apostrophe? In order to get our healthcare system back on track, we all need to know. And, contrary to a belief that is gaining popularity in America and England, the possessive apostrophe is not archaic or quaint. Continue reading →

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National and International Nurses Month 2012

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Michele G. Kunz

Month of May is All About Nurses

Each year, May is the month when nurses are recognized and celebrated. These days and weeks of recognition are a way for nursing professional associations to honor their members, as well as to promote nursing as a great career. Additionally, Nurses Week is also a time for employers to recognize their nursing staff. Below is a list of the nursing recognition dates for May, and a few more of interest.

•National Nurses Week, May 6 to May 12, 2012
•National Nurses Day, May 6, 2012
•National Student Nurses Day, May 8, 2012
•National School Nurse Day, May 9, 2012
•International Nurses Day, May 12, 2012
•Florence Nightingale’s Birthday, May 12, 1820
•National Nursing Home Week, May 13 to May 20, 2012
•Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012
•National EMS Week, May 20 to May 26, 2012
•National EMS for Children Day, May 23, 2012

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A Portrait Of Thanks Photo Mosaic Project

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Michele G. Kunz

Your Smile Will Help Nursing Students Get a Picture Perfect Start

Johnson & Johnson’s Campaign for Nursing’s Future is creating a unique mosaic image that celebrates the nursing profession. This campaign will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.
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Video: 10 Hot Tips For Surviving Your First Code

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Michele G. Kunz

Video Description:
Nursing educator Michele Kunz discusses 10 great ways for the new healthcare professional to prepare to handle their first emergency code, or code blue, while caring for patients in the hospital.

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Video: 10 Hot Tips For Memorizing Information

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Michele G. Kunz

Video Description:
Nursing Educator Michele Kunz discusses proven ways for students to improve their chances of memorizing information. Memorization is the first step to learning. Michele has been teaching these techniques to her healthcare students and healthcare professionals for many years.
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Video: 10 Hot Tips For Passing The AHA BLS And CPR Certification Class And Exam

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Michele G. Kunz

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Michele discusses 10 hot tips to help you be successful when taking the AHA certification class and exam for BLS and CPR. These tips are especially helpful for students and first-timers. Please watch in HD.

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10 Hot Tips For Surviving Your First Code

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Michele G. Kunz

Here is a guide to help you, the healthcare professional, start to become a productive participant in an in-hospital emergency (code blue).

1. Call For Help Prior To A Cardiopulmonary Arrest Occurs
Yell down the hall for help, pick up the nearest phone, push the code button, and call the Rapid Response Team (RRT) or Medical Emergency Team (MET). Get help from your peers nearby as well as any code team or EMS that is on their way to help you. Call the team if you notice even subtle differences in the patient and their vital signs (including intractable pain). The RRT is to identify patient changes, call a team, and prevent clinical deterioration.

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