CampusRN Job Blog
Huntington Memorial Hospital ‘Thrilled’ at Magnet Recognition
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Huntington Memorial Hospital announced March 22 it was granted Magnet recognition for excellence in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
“Earning Magnet recognition is a testament to the extraordinary nursing care available at Huntington Hospital,” Bonnie Kass, RN, BSN, MBA, vice president and CNE, said in a news release. “This is the highest honor a U.S. hospital can receive for its nursing program, and our nurses have worked tirelessly to achieve this accomplishment.”
posted in: California
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Nurses to play a greater role in healthcare
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Savinh Pouv wears a white coat, treats patients and is considered a primary care provider at the Los Angeles County clinic where she works — but she is not a doctor.
That does not matter to Maria Avalos. What matters, the 55 year-old homemaker said, is that when she comes to the Long Beach clinic to get treated for her diabetes, she always sees Pouv, a nurse practitioner.
“Before, they sent me from one to another,” doctor, Avalos said during a visit last week. “I like her —she checks me well, she has my records, she checks my medications and changes them if I need.”
California is among 23 states that allow nurse practitioners to act as primary care providers without a doctor’s supervision, a move aimed at stemming a shortage of physicians and reducing costs.
Now the nurses are poised to take on an even greater role as Los Angeles County and other health systems develop “medical home” models of care that expand the number of primary care providers, including nurses, to meet the requirements of national healthcare legislation, reduce unnecessary hospital visits and cut costs.
Proponents say allowing such nurses to work as primary care providers can ensure that patients get quick, cheap access to care. But some doctors worry that the nurses overreach, doing more than they are trained to do.
posted in: California
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Dermatology Nurses’ Association’s 29th Annual Convention, “Celebrating Excellence in Dermatology
Monday, March 07, 2011
The Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) is a professional nursing organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals committed to quality care through sharing knowledge and expertise. The core purpose of the DNA is to promote excellence in dermatologic care. Members include nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical and vocational nurses, medical assistants and others associated with dermatology nursing, who work in a variety of settings including clinics, academic institutions, private practice, public health centers, and government facilities. Online registration is now open!
posted in: California, Event
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Nurses Lead the Way!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Far from the fear-mongering catch phrases of “Death Panels” and “Obama-Care,” there is a bit of good news from the trenches of the battle for health care.
The California Nurses Association, one of this country’s very best labor organizations, has just signed off on a ground-breaking agreement with Kaiser Permanente, one of our very best health care providers. The use of the phrase “win-win” should always raise appropriate skepticism. But here’s what happened:
posted in: California
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California’s nursing shortage hasn’t been fixed
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The United States has been experiencing a shortage of nurses for more than a decade, which has left our nation with a diminished ability to educate the incoming population of nursing students. This is especially true in California, where a booming population coupled with higher education budget cuts, has left the state with a questionable nursing future.
Since the start of the state’s Nurse Education Initiative in 2005, California has thankfully seen a 78.7 percent increase in new student enrollments as a result of opening 35 additional nursing programs. But California is still scrambling to get out of the nursing shortage hole and, in the 2008-09 academic year, saw the increase of new enrollments slow.
posted in: California
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New doctoral programs planned for SDSU
Monday, January 31, 2011
Nurses and physical therapists could begin pursuing doctoral degrees in their fields at San Diego State University as early as fall of 2012 under a pilot program unanimously approved Wednesday by California State University trustees.
SDSU and a handful of other CSU campuses can immediately begin the planning necessary to grant the advanced degrees.
posted in: Education, California
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New state law clamps down on nurse ratios in care facilities
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Skilled nursing homes in California will face penalties if they don’t meet staffing ratios as required by the state, under a new law.
As part of the reauthorization of AB 1629—part of the health budget trailer bill signed last week by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger—nursing homes will be audited to make sure they’re in compliance with the state’s 3.2 staffing standard.
Any nursing home that receives Medi-Cal, Medicare or is licensed in California has to maintain 3.2 nursing hours per patient a day. Nursing homes could also face penalties depending on the quality of care offered to patients.
posted in: California, JobAlert, news
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Emanuel Medical Center is Hiring LVNs
Friday, May 28, 2010
Our not-for-profit, community-based, Christian medical center serves the medical needs of our community with a 221 bed acute care hospital, a 145 bed skilled nursing facility, a 49 bed assisted living facility, plus numerous outpatient and community health services, serving over 150,000 patients and residents each year.
posted in: California
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Kaweah Delta Health Care District is Hiring RNs
Monday, May 17, 2010
Kaweah Delta Health Care District, expanding to 600+ beds by 2009, plays a significant role in the health and well-being of California’s great Central Valley. For more than 40 years, we have provided a wide array of state-of-the-art and nationally recognized services. Our family of health professionals is dedicated to delivering excellent care. With this promise, we only recruit the most talented and caring staff available. So, come grow with us!
Kaweah Delta is an outstanding choice for the new RN. Our combination of a structured and supportive orientation that is customized to fit your needs is exactly what you will want as you begin your career. Clinical orientation usually ranges from 4-8 weeks for most new graduates; however, it may be extended or shortened based on performance and the assessment of the educator and unit manager. Clinical orientation will enable the new graduate to function as a valued team member, to learn key resources to access in an appropriate and timely manner, and to familiarize themselves with the unique surroundings, culture and practices of the unit.
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Emanuel Medical Center is Hiring LVNs
Monday, May 10, 2010
Our not-for-profit, community-based, Christian medical center serves the medical needs of our community with a 221 bed acute care hospital, a 145 bed skilled nursing facility, a 49 bed assisted living facility, plus numerous outpatient and community health services, serving over 150,000 patients and residents each year.
posted in: California
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