Vacancies For Nurses - Opportunities Abound for New Nurse Jobs
Thinking of being a health care professional? How about nursing? This can be a very rewarding job, both in the monetary and mental sense. Nurse salaries remain high, given the shortage of nurses in the united States. There are not only a lot of vacancies for nurses but the variety of jobs available continue to increase. This article stakes a look at some rewarding possibilities for a nursing career. Do you watch CSI? In each episode you will see nurses at work. There's the forensic nurse who works with victims such as sexual assault cases, and analyses bodily evidence. If you enjoy interesting jobs, then being in forensics will test your nursing skills daily on the job. Definitely not for those who prefer more stable nurse jobs.
There's also a hot new area called legal nurse consulting. Yes, like what the name says, it's a nurse who works as a consultant. Legal nurse consultants LNC work with attorneys who handle medical cases such as malpractice lawsuits. Here's where a nurse's professional, on-the- job experience comes in. LNCs advise lawyers on medical procedures and terms, according to what actually happens, example in a hospital. Or insurance companies may hire them to work as in house consultants. Did I say this job is lucrative? Good consultants can demand $150 per hour rates, and you get the freedom that comes with being a freelancer.
You can also become a travel nurse. For those who do not want to be stuck in one place or say if you're in Texas and want to live in California, a travel nursing job might just be the ticket for you. Nurse staffing companies are always recruiting registered nurses for positions across the country. They will not only find you a job but also take care of relocation matters such as housing as well as your other benefits. Travel nurses make a good salary.
These are three of the "new" nurse jobs. Of course pediatric, dental, surgical nurses in hospitals and private healthcare institutes are great nurse careers to consider. Then there is the family nurse practitioner who works with individuals and family advising on diet, nutrition and health conditions. This is a more personal type of job because you get to know the people you work with. Nurse practioners function in some ways similar to MDs, and to be a NP requires one to have a Master's degree from an accredited college.
The fastest way to become a nurse is to study to become a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN or in some states also called Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN. This course takes only one way to complete. Of course, salaries for LPNs are not as high as nurses with Bachelors of science in Nursing degrees or even higher.
I've just touched briefly on some of the newer nursing job opportunities available as well as some of their educational requirements. Given that people are living longer and being more and more conscious of their health, you can be sure they'll be no shortage of vacancies for nurses.
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In 2004, The American Medical Association reported more than 2.9 million registered nurses (RNs) in the United States alone. The number of nurses outweigh physicians a staggering 4 to 1. RNs within the United States have tremendous power in the healthcare industry providing unrivaled services directly affecting a patient's outcome and prognosis. Houston nurses are among the most innovative and respected nurses in the healthcare industry. The combination of superior living conditions and pioneering nursing positions available promote the benefits of choosing Houston, Texas as a career stop for healthcare professionals demanding more from their career.
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Vacancies For Nurses - Opportunities Abound for New Nurse Jobs by Louis Zhang
Do you watch CSI? In each episode you will see nurses at work. There's the forensic nurse who works with victims such as sexual assault cases, and analyses bodily evidence. If you enjoy interesting jobs, then being in forensics will test your nursing skills daily on the job. Definitely not for those who prefer more stable nurse jobs.
There's also a hot new area called legal nurse consulting. Yes, like what the name says, it's a nurse who works as a consultant. Legal nurse consultants LNC work with attorneys who handle medical cases such as malpractice lawsuits. Here's where a nurse's professional, on-the- job experience comes in. LNCs advise lawyers on medical procedures and terms, according to what actually happens, example in a hospital. Or insurance companies may hire them to work as in house consultants. Did I say this job is lucrative? Good consultants can demand 0 per hour rates, and you get the freedom that comes with being a freelancer.
You can also become a travel nurse. For those who do not want to be stuck in one place or say if you're in Texas and want to live in California, a travel nurse job might just be the ticket for you. Nurse staffing companies are always recruiting registered nurses for positions across the country. They will not only find you a job but also take care of relocation matters such as housing as well as your other benefits. Travel nurses make a good salary.
These are three of the 'new' nurse jobs. Of course pediatric, dental, surgical nurses in hospitals and private healthcare institutes are great nurse careers to consider. Then there is the family nurse practitioner who works with individuals and family advising on diet, nutrition and health conditions. This is a more personal type of job because you get to know the people you work with. Nurse practioners function in some ways similar to MDs, and to be a NP requires one to have a Master's degree from an accredited college.
The fastest way to become a nurse is to study to become a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN or in some states also called Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN. This course takes only one way to complete. Of course, salaries for LPNs are not as high as nurses with Bachelors of science in Nursing degrees or even higher.
I've just touched briefly on some of the newer nursing job opportunities available as well as some of their educational requirements. Given that people are living longer and being more and more conscious of their health, you can be sure they'll be no shortage of vacancies for nurses.
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Oncology, cancer genomics research on agenda for UH grad
Halawi immigrated alone to the United States in 2001 at the age of 17 with only $1,000 and worked more than 65 hours a week at two jobs while taking a full load of classes. A 2005 UH graduate with a degree in biochemical and biophysical sciences, he was ready to start medical school upon graduating from the university and finishing a second summer interning at Harvard Medical School. However, while he longs to embark on the challenges of obtaining a medical degree with a full Jack Kent Cooke (JKC) Foundation Graduate Scholarship he received this summer for medical school, a second tremendous opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) presented him with an offer he couldn't refuse - a one-year fellowship to investigate his favorite subjects of genomics and bioinformatics under the mentorship of Francis Collins, director of the NIH-National Human Genome Research Institute.
'The NIH fellowship is not only a culmination of my undergraduate studies, but it is also an opportunity to learn cutting-edge technologies and develop an interdisciplinary perspective to answer challenging questions,' Halawi said. 'It will certainly be an asset to my plan of pursuing thesis work during medical school.'
Halawi, who was a member of the UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, ultimately plans to become a physician-scientist who practices in oncology and studies cancer genomics and bioinformatics. Ted Estess, dean of the UH Honors College, knows Halawi through his numerous extracurricular activities and said that the many honors and scholarships that Halawi has been awarded have always been well earned by his hard work, self-motivation and ambitious determination.
'We are excited to have Mohamad as the first UH student to receive the JKC Graduate Scholarship,' said Margaret Watson, assistant dean in the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. 'Each university in the United States can nominate two students for this honor. This year more than a thousand students were nominated, and Mohamad was one of the 76 awardees for 2005-2006.'
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, established in 2000, has as its mission to help young people with exceptional promise to reach their full potential through education. Its scholarships identify and support recipients in financial need who qualify and demonstrate excellence in academic endeavors and extracurricular activities. In addition to his latest JKC honor, Halawi was awarded a JKC Undergraduate Scholarship during his junior year of college that covered all his educational expenses, from tuition and books to housing.
'Much of the excitement of my journey in the United States started in my junior year,' Halawi said. 'I went from more than 65 hours of paid work each week, to 65 hours of volunteer work. Now I am able to do things I've never dreamed of doing before.'
In addition to his two JKC scholarships and NIH fellowship, Halawi recently was selected as the most outstanding member from among Golden Key International Honor Society's 350 chapters worldwide to be named the 2005 International Student Leader of the Year. He also was named a fellow for the Merage Foundation for the American Dream, created to recognize promising immigrants, providing him with a two-year stipend that he has earmarked for attending scientific and medical conferences. Other honors include being named a Walter and Adelheid Hohenstein Fellow by the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, as well as a Golden Key International Honor Society Graduate Scholar, emerging as one of 12 worldwide victors from a pool of hundreds of candidates.
'No one came over and tapped him on the shoulder,' Estess said. 'He rather took the initiative, and now he has brought great honor to the university by the number and quality of the national awards that he has received. We are very proud of him.'
About the University of Houston
The University of Houston, Texas' premier metropolitan research and teaching institution, is home to more than 40 research centers and institutes and sponsors more than 300 partnerships with corporate, civic and governmental entities. UH, the most diverse research university in the country, stands at the forefront of education, research and service with more than 35,000 students.
About the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
The UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, with nearly 400 faculty members and approximately 4,000 students, offers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in the natural sciences, computational sciences and mathematics. Faculty members in the departments of biology and biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, geosciences, mathematics and physics have internationally recognized collaborative research programs in association with UH interdisciplinary research centers, Texas Medical Center institutions and national laboratories.
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U.S. Faces Shortage Of Pediatric Subspecialists
According to pediatricians, lengthy training without pay required of subspecialists has contributed to the shortage. Giuseppe Colasurdo, chief physician at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and chair of pediatrics at University of Texas Medical School-Houston, said, "Unless you're committed to an academic career, most people prefer to end their training after three years and go into general practice and make some money." Specialists can undergo up to 10 years of medical school, residency and training before being paid, "which isn't always feasible for doctors trying to support a family," the Chronicle reports.
Feigin also noted that one-third of the prospective subspecialists trained in the U.S. are foreign students, who are required to return to their home countries for a period of time before they can work in the U.S. In addition, some specialty positions pay less than general pediatric jobs because insurers tend to reimburse more for procedures than for cognitive disciplines. According to Beth Pletcher, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics' pediatric workforce committee, distribution of subspecialists also is a problem because specialists tend to live in large cities near academic institutions.
Peggy McManus, director of a Maternal & Child Health Policy Research Center team studying the issue, said aggressive recruiting and new funding are key to solving the shortage problem. She said, "We need to make the pediatric subspecialties a little more attractive," adding, "If you don't bring any money in the form of loans and grants, it's going to be hard to attract them" (Grant, Houston Chronicle, 9/23).
Reprinted with kind permission from http://www.kaisernetwork.org. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, search the archives, or sign up for email delivery at http://www.kaisernetwork.org/dailyreports/healthpolicy. The Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report is published for kaisernetwork.org, a free service of The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation© 2005 Advisory Board Company and Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.
Texas Prison Medical System Offers Answers for Healthcare Crisis
It worked. Among other major improvements in prisoners' health, this new way of delivering health care has led to greatly reduced blood sugar rates for diabetes patients, significantly lower blood pressure readings among hypertension patients, sizeable reductions in AIDS-related deaths and complete elimination of asthma-related deaths. Meanwhile, over the past decade, this correctional managed care program has saved Texas taxpayers an estimated $750 million, according to a recent report by the office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
An article to be published tomorrow in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) by two physician-administrators at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) credits these and other successes to an innovative approach developed by UTMB starting in 1994 in partnership with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock.
'We turned around health care delivery in a correctional system that is one of the largest in the Western world,' said Dr. Ben G. Raimer, UTMB vice president of community outreach and co-author of 'Health Care Delivery in the Texas Prison System: The Role of Academic Medicine,' in the July 28, 2004, issue of JAMA.
The ground-breaking arrangement enables UTMB specialists in Galveston using sophisticated videoconferencing technologies to treat patients at prison clinics, obviating the need for long trips in which guards ferry prisoners to the hospital in Galveston. Physicians have instant access to the health-care history of prisoner-patients via an electronic medical records system. They use evidence-based medicine to treat prisoner-patients-ensuring that the therapies utilized are ones proven by medical studies to be the best and most cost-effective.
Because they employ standard disease management approaches, doctors need not 'reinvent the wheel' when patients have conditions known to respond best to established protocols. Doctors treating prisoner-patients also prescribe from lists of the best and most cost-effective drugs. Finally, health care workers treat patients with persistent diseases at chronic care clinics, and both doctors and patients receive education programs to inform them of the appropriate and up-to-date disease management techniques.
UTMB provides health care for 78 percent of the inmates in Texas, while Texas Tech's physicians treat the remaining 22 percent. 'Even before they entered the prison system, these men and women hadn't taken the best care of themselves or received regular physicals,' Raimer noted. 'Their lifestyles weren't conducive to healthy living. We were faced with medical scenarios that required immediate solutions-a rapidly-aging population and large numbers of individuals with HIV, hepatitis, asthma, diabetes and such-chronic diseases that require management. We knew it would take more than conventional methods to achieve success; to have any hope of helping these people.'
Leaders at UTMB believe the Texas model may have important implications for improving the nation's patchwork health care delivery system, particularly among patients in areas underserved by doctors and for patients with chronic illnesses or conditions.
'The medically underserved in Texas, and across the nation-including those enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and especially, the uninsured and under-insured, need better access to primary physicians and specialists,' said the paper's co-author, Dr. John D. Stobo, UTMB president and a longtime advocate of universal access. 'We believe this approach to providing health care could help open the door to allow such treatment to be provided effectively and inexpensively to those who need it.'
In addition to significant cost savings and improved medical and psychiatric care, the UTMB-devised plan also has succeeded in stabilizing health care staffing. Unfilled prison health care jobs once hovered at rates between 30-40 percent, according to the JAMA report; now they have fallen on average to between 8 and 12 percent.
A report recently released by the California Corrections Independent Review Panel entitled Reforming California's Youth and Adult Correctional System recommends that California adopt a university-based correctional managed care program similar to the one pioneered by UTMB. The report stated ' the Texas Department of Criminal Justice improved access to care, improved chronic care compliance, and saved dollars by contracting with the University of Texas Medical Branch.'
Currently, Texas spends $315 million a year on health care for more than 145,000 inmates. Meanwhile, California expects to spend approximately $1 billion to provide medical care for its 160,000 offenders. According to the 2001 Corrections Yearbook, Texas pays less per prisoner to provide high-quality, comprehensive health care than any state in the nation.
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