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Scholarship Program Now Open to Allied Health Students
Thursday, October 15, 2009
$15,000 in Scholarships Available to Nursing & Allied Health Students
Allied Health Students are now eligible to apply for the Nursing Scholarships. Launched in 2008, the scholarship program was previously open to only nursing students, but has now expanded to include those pursueing a career as allied health professionals as well.
“Due to the tremendous success of the 2009 CampusRN Scholarship Program, we are pleased to continue to the scholarship program in 2010. With the shortages of healthcare professionals in all areas of expertise, we felt it important to expand the program to include allied health students in addition to nursing students.” says CEO & Founder, Matt Casey.
The scholarship program is the most comprehensive of its kind for students pursuing a career in healthcare. Six $2500 scholarships will are awarded annually to need and deserving students from regions across the country.
Students can apply directly at: Allied Health Scholarship
The deadline for applications is April 1st
Read what the winners of the 2009 Nursing Scholarship have to say at:
http://www.campusrn.com/network/scholarship_winners
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City of Hope is Hiring
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Where are nurses empowered to make a difference?
City of Hope
City of Hope in Duarte, California is a world-renowned biomedical research, treatment and educational institution and National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. A dynamic and independent institution, we are a leader in the fight to conquer cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases.
Blending evidence-based nursing with nursing education and research, City of Hope nurses are empowered to make a difference. With our supportive atmosphere and collaborative approach to care and research, nurses here are directly involved in the development of new treatments that can impact the lives of patients everywhere.
posted in: California
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Nursing I.T. Award Deadline Dec. 2
Monday, October 26, 2009
The deadline for nominations for Health Data Management’s fifth annual Nursing Information Technology Innovation Award is Dec. 2.
The award recognizes innovation and excellence in using information technology in the field of nursing to directly improve the quality of care and patient safety while maximizing nursing resources.
posted in: National, news
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Nurses to Strike St. Mary, Other California Hospitals, Protesting Inadequate Swine Flu Preparations
Monday, October 26, 2009
As President Obama declares swine flu a national emergency and California flu related hospitalizations and deaths increase, several California hospitals, including St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, are facing the prospects of a nursing strike. The 435 registered nurses at St. Mary Medical Center plan a 24 hour strike this Friday, October 30 in conjunction with a labor negotiations impasse.
. St. Mary is one of the 30 Catholic Healthcare West, CHW, hospitals in California which will go on strike from 7:00 am Friday until 7:00am Saturday.
According to a release from The California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC), the nurses are striking because they believe the hospital chain has not implemented adequate preparations for the swine flu pandemic.
posted in: California, news
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At Napa State, some nurses double wages with OT pay
Friday, October 23, 2009
Some Napa State Hospital nurses earned more in overtime pay then they were slated to make in salary during the 2007-08 fiscal year, according to the California’s state auditor.
Nineteen of Napa State’s 489 registered nurses took home an average of $99,000 in overtime pay on top of their $78,000 salaries during the 2007-08 fiscal year, a recent auditor’s report states.
posted in: California
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Scripps Health is Hiring RNs
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Scripps is a not-for-profit, community-based health care delivery network in San Diego, California, that includes four acute-care hospitals on five campuses, more than 2,600 affiliated physicians, an extensive ambulatory care network, home health care and associated support services. As a result of the July 2000 reaffiliation with Scripps Clinic, Scripps now has approximately 10,000 employees and also cares for patients at 11 Scripps Clinic locations throughout San Diego County.
posted in: California
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Methodist Hospital of Southern California is Hiring RNs
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The Next Generation of Care. Established on a foundation of clinical excellence, award-winning service and a passion for our community, Methodist Hospital offers the next generation of care experience - reaching out to you where you live, work, worship and play.
Our care begins with life and spans a lifetime.
Methodist Hospital… The Next Generation of Care.
posted in: California
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Nursing I.T. Award Nominations Sought
Monday, October 19, 2009
The award will be presented to a team of nursing professionals at a health care organization (hospital, physician group practice or any other care-giving site). At least one of the primary coordinators of the I.T. project must be a nurse. The project must be ongoing.
To qualify for this award, a health care organization must submit an essay with detailed information on the nursing information technology project and the specific, measurable results of that project. The contribution of nurses to the innovative project must be clearly identified.
Judges, who will include nurses, will interview finalists by phone before determining the award recipient. The March 2010 issue of the magazine will include a story on the winning organization and runners-up.
posted in: National, news
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Loma Linda University Medical Center is Hiring RNs
Monday, October 19, 2009
Specialties & Research:
As the largest hospital in our region, Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) has over 20 specialties. We are involved in clinical studies and other research programs in areas such as perinatal and molecular biology. We have led the field of infant heart transplantation where we have performed about 50% of the world’s heart transplants in infants less than six months of age, while our Cancer Institute brings focus to cancer research on prevention and treatment. Other areas of research include osteoporosis, mineral metabolism and nutrition.
Our specialties include:
Cancer Care - including Proton Treatment Center
Cardiac Services
Transplantation Services
Rehabilitation/Orthopaedic/Neurosurgery Services
Children’s Hospital
Mental Health Services
Emergency Services
Level III NICU
posted in: California
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Panasonic develops robot to help nurses
Sunday, October 18, 2009
PANASONIC CORP. (TSE:6752) said Thursday that it has developed an assist cart robot that can help move wheelchairs and medical equipment around inside hospitals. The new robot employs the same motor and battery technologies used for motorized bicycles.
* Panasonic envisions the robot being used to help move objects like hospital beds and medicine carts, or attached to wheelchairs to pull them around.
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