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Landing a Nursing Job in Seattle, Washington

Posted by Patrick Dotts on July 8, 2019June 10, 2021/

Land a Nursing Job in Seattle, Washington!

Living and working in Seattle is a dream come true for many people. There’s gorgeous scenery, from the Puget Sound and Lake Washington to Mount Rainier and the Cascades, and more coffee shops per capita than anywhere else in the United States. The region boasts a diverse music scene, fabulous dining, competitive professional sports teams, lovely mild summers and high-tech headquarters of companies like Amazon and Microsoft. And of course, the area is home to tourist spots like the Space Needle, a number of museums, and there’s the Pike Place Market, the area’s most popular visitor destination, which features more than 200 vendors and farmers selling their wares.

Choosing a Career as an ER Nurse

Posted by Ron Washburn on February 25, 2019March 25, 2021/

Becoming an emergency room nurse is not for the faint of heart, but it can be a rewarding career.

As an ER nurse, you are expected to think quickly and have a tough stomach. The emergency medicine lifestyle also comes with certain challenges. The ER is an intense environment and you’ll be tasked with providing care to a wide range of patients and conditions.

To help you choose the nursing speciality that’s right for you, let’s look at a typical ER Nurse job description and how to become an ER nurse.

Everyday Safety Tips for Nurses

Posted by Ron Washburn on October 2, 2018May 5, 2021/

In nursing, there are a lot of different things that can cause a dangerous or unsafe situation. From lifting patients and moving equipment to dealing with combative people or bullying coworkers, there are a lot of harmful things to be concerned about. It is everyone’s job to make sure that you and your patients are in the safest situation possible. Here are some great tips that can help you to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others. Continue reading “Everyday Safety Tips for Nurses”

Monthly Health Theme Ideas for School Nurses

Posted by Ashley Waters on August 21, 2018May 12, 2021/

As a part of the many jobs of the school nurse, helping to educate and bring attention to health issues. Everything has an awareness day or month, it seems, but sorting through to find things that are appropriate for your school community may be a challenge. The best option is to promote issues that matter to those in your community specifically, but if you’re stumped, we have some ideas for the school year listed below. Continue reading “Monthly Health Theme Ideas for School Nurses”

Forensic Nurses: Helping Give Victims a Voice

Posted by Ron Washburn on February 27, 2018/

Forensics is a field that has garnered a lot of interest over the past several years, due in part to the plethora of crime-related television dramas that focus on forensic science. One piece of this puzzle that often seems to be overlooked is the work from forensic nurses. This exciting specialty is a wonderful career choice for those who want to make a difference.

Those who are highly compassionate and who have a heart for seeing justice served are well-suited for a career in forensic nursing. Forensic nurses work directly with the victims of crime to collect evidence while giving them the compassionate care that they need and assist in the examination of the deceased to ensure that any suspicious conditions are thoroughly investigated. Forensic nursing is not a job that is suited for everyone, but for those who fit the mold, it is a very rewarding career. Continue reading “Forensic Nurses: Helping Give Victims a Voice”

Handling a Challenging Flu Season

Posted by Kimberly Anders on February 6, 2018May 5, 2021/

Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve certainly heard that this flu season is one of the worst in recent history. With widespread cases of influenza in virtually every state, all at the same time, health care providers everywhere are fighting to stay on top of the heavy patient load they are facing with this epidemic. This creates a stressful situation for both physicians, nurses, support staff, and patients.

So how do you handle such a challenging flu season? While you likely can’t avoid feeling the strain, there are some things that you can do to help protect your patients and yourself from further spreading illness.

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