My Capstone group and I are in the process of organizing a bone marrow drive on Bloomfield College in the Spring. In the mean time here is some information about a local bone marrow drive at Jersey City University, in Jersey City, New Jersey. I will be there, hope to see you there.
Since tissue types are inherited, patients in need of a bone marrow transplant are most likely to match with someone from the same ethnic background. Currently, minority groups are underrepresented in the donor registry. As a result, is it is much harder for anyone from a minority background with leukemia or other blood disease to find a donor match. "It's sad that African-Americans are severely under-represented, comprising only 7% of the national registry's of 6 million donors.
Get Swabbed, New Jersey City University!
Date:
Tue Nov 2, 2010
- Jersey City, NJ
Every year, more than 10,000 men, women, and children could benefit from a bone marrow transplant. Sadly, 6 out of 10 patients will not find a matching donor that could save their lives. The students at New Jersey City University want to beat these odds.
Get Swabbed, New Jersey City University!
Tuesday, November 2nd
11:00am - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room A, Gilligan Student Union
40% of DKMS Americas donors were registered between the ages of 18-22. That’s why it is so important to get as many college students registered as possible. The more students who register as bone marrow donors, the better the chances for patients in need!!
I know Stroke Awareness Month is not until May but I found this pretty cool video that I think will be helpful to anyone who has no idea what to do when they suspect someone is having a stroke.
I think that Pediatric nursing is a difficult field to work in. Children have a way to tug on people's heartstrings. I am certain that I will not make a good pediatric nurse. Pediatric nurses must be very patient and be able to see things from a perspective of a child at the same being able to educate and reassure already nervous parents. I hope that when my son gets sick that I will receive care from a nurse that truly loves her job. I posted this article I found on www.degreefinder.com. Check it out!!
Pediatrics is an important field of medicine that deals with providing medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric nurses are specially trained registered nurses that provide preventative and acute care to pediatric patients in a variety of healthcare settings.
What does a pediatric nurse do?
Pediatric nurses specialize in providing care to a variety of pediatric patients ranging in ages from birth to 18 years old. They provide primary care such as routine examinations and developmental screenings, treatment of childhood illnesses, administration of immunizations, school physicals, and guidance regarding common health concerns. They also provide acute and specialty care including caring for children who are critically or chronically ill, ordering medications, performing therapeutic treatments, interpreting test results, and performing thorough physical examinations. Pediatric nurses also develop treatment plans and discuss options with family members and caregivers. They provide education and support to families and document the progress of their patients.
What kind of training does a pediatric nurse need?
Pediatric nurses must complete an approved registered nursing program and a specialization in pediatrics. Nursing programs provide extensive classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience. Pediatric nursing courses usually include human growth and development, family centered care, health promotion and maintenance, childhood disorders and diseases, physiology of children and adolescents, and psychosocial and behavioral health of children.
All states require pediatric nurses to be licensed. Licensing requirements include graduating from an approved nursing program and passing a national licensing examination called the NCLEX-RN. Many pediatric nurses also take the examination to become a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) administered by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). Continuing education is required to maintain licensure and pediatric nurses frequently complete continuing education courses and attend conferences, workshops, and seminars.
What are the prospects for a career as a pediatric nurse?
Employment of all registered nurses is expected to grow much faster than average for all professions, increasing 23% from 2006 to 2016 (1). Technological advances and the increase in pediatric patients will drive job growth.
Job prospects are expected to be excellent especially for pediatric nurses with at least a bachelor degree and extensive experience. Many job openings will also arise from the need to replace pediatric nurses that retire, transfer, or leave the field for other reasons.
How much do pediatric nurses make?
As of October 2009, pediatric nurses with less than 1 year experience earn average annual salaries between $42,253 and $51,395. Those with 1 to 4 years experience earn average annual salaries between $38,322 and $63,918 (2).
A career as a pediatric nurse is an excellent choice for individuals interested in providing nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric nurses must be compassionate, sympathetic, caring, detail-oriented, and open-minded. They must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to carefully explain conditions in ways the patient and the family can understand. Good stress management, emotional stability, and ability to comfort patients and families are also essential.
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Here is a video I found on youtube.com on how to perform a physical assessment on a school age child. Hope it helps anyone.
Ok, so this week I did my intensive care rotation at the MICU at St. Josephs Hospital in Paterson. Words cannot describe my experience. All I can say was that it was AWESOME!! So, I found the following article on eHow.com. I hope you find it useful.
Complete the degree requirements for a RN or BSN at an accredited academic institution. If you are thinking about an online degree or distance-learning program, it is critical that you verify the program's accreditation status before you start your classes.
Pass the licensing exam in your state after you've finished the required coursework. Contact your state board of nursing for any additional requirements.
Listen attentively during rounds. The ICU nurse will have extensive interaction with doctors as they perform daily rounds and will be inundated with patient care information. When in doubt, ask a resident for help in clarifying a doctor's orders
Get used to dealing with uncertainty. When a new patient arrives in the ICU, her condition is often bad and getting worse. Even if one problem is obvious, there may be several more hidden complications making the condition even worse. Never expect that you have all the information you need at hand.
Haha, pretty cute T-shirt
Study prescription drugs. Because patients in ICU are often in excruciating pain and are susceptible to infections of various kinds, they may be given several different drugs at once. You need to know how each medication works and be aware of any potentially dangerous interactions.
Learn the workings of ICU machines. A nurse working in the ICU must be familiar with some of the most advanced medical technology available today, including EKG machines, defibrillators and ventilators.
Apply for a full-time ICU nurse position with the hospital at which you made your rounds. Many times, a hospital is more likely to promote a recent graduate who has worked on the grounds before.
Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in ICU technology by joining the Society of Trauma Nurses (see Resources below).
Wow, I found the following quote to be true in so many ways. One of my new favorites. I now want to know the name of the Hispanic janitor that always in the library cleaning.
During my second year of nursing school our professor gave us a quiz. I breezed through the questions until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was a joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Before the class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our grade. "Absolutely," the professor said. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say hello." I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy. ~Joann C. Jones
