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Online Extras Back From Disability: How to Explain? If you've been out of the workforce on disability, how much information do you need to reveal during an interview? Find out. The Personal Touch in Nursing For optimal outcomes, tailor communication to each patient's preferences. How can you keep the personal element of patient care? Winds of Change I recently changed jobs. Other than my place of employment, what else changed? My outlook, my attitude, my commitment to nursing and my disposition. All for the better. To the great relief of my family and friends. Is it time for you to make a change? Readers' Choice: Rate Your Hospital! How does your hospital rate? You make the choice! In ADVANCE's 3rd annual Readers' Choice survey, rank your hospital on nursing issues. We'll crunch the numbers and report the results in our October issues. Randomly drawn participants win a $25 gift certificate to the ADVANCE Healthcare shop! Rank your hospital. Where is the 'Care' in Healthcare? Often in the ER, patients end up suffering the "million dollar work-up" with no definitive answers. I find this part of ER nursing very frustrating. I know I am not alone. Sound off and offer suggestions. Summertime Tips for Home Care Nurses Staying cool and keeping your patients cool during the hot summer months. Find out how to chill out. Shop the ADVANCE Healthcare Shop! We're your one-stop-shop for your professional and personal needs. From scrubs and medical equipment to unique casual wear and gifts created especially for nurses, we have everything you need, all in one place. Shop now. Online Features One Time Only By never reusing syringes, nurses can help eliminate exposure to bloodborne pathogens. What are nurses' responsibilities? A Sensitive Nursing Subject Increasing healthcare providers' awareness of the needs of the transgendered patient is essential. Create a safe haven for caring for these patients. Nurse/Pharmacist Collaboration Developing trust and respect among these essential healthcare professionals is integral to medication safety. Learn how to foster mutual understanding. Transpersonal Nursing Relationships Of all the healthcare professionals patients interact with, nurses are the most common — and the most trusted. Read about this care delivery model. Taking the Pulse of America's EDs Patient surveys show satisfaction rose in 2008, continuing a 5-year trend of improvement. Get the results. CE: Childhood Obesity Causes, costs and strategies for prevention. Read the article and take the CE. Earn a CCNE accredited Master of Science in Nursing Norwich University's Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the contemporary healthcare environment. Our graduates are skilled in critical thinking, communication, and business practices, in order to manage both human and fiscal resources at a time when both are in short supply. The program is taught by an expert faculty, CCNE accredited, and backed by an institution with two centuries of education excellence. http://nursing.norwich.edu/adven In the News HHS Extends Legal Protections for the Treatment of H1N1 On June 19, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius extended legal immunity to healthcare providers who administer the antiviral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza to treat patients for the 2009 H1N1 flu. Read more. Set Yourself Apart with a Top Online Nursing Degree Earn your degree or certificate online from Drexel University Online's prestigious College of Nursing & Health Professions, a 130-year leader in nursing education. Earn the world-class education and skills you need to advance your career and salary without the commute. 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