Nurses will be critical to meeting the increased healthcare demands that insurance reforms bring in the coming years, writes Deloras Jones, RN, in a recent article. While California has seen increases in nurse school enrollment and increased its nursing workforce, the state is still “ranked 47th in the nation for RNs per capita.” Increased insurance […]
In light of a recent multitude of security failures, service provider security is a hot topic. While many companies purport to have excellent security features, many of these features are hidden behind “opt-in” dialogues and fees. HTTPS encryption is an oft-used method of protecting network data, but many websites do not encrypt data. Encryption is […]
“‘What are we seeing today, and what can we do to make it better?’” These are the key questions that Joy Jacobson suggests that nurses ask themselves every day in an effort enact positive changes at their facilities. In her article for the American Journal of Nursing, Jacobson reviews examples of how nurses can be […]
A recent survey at ASQ of 475 healthcare professionals revealed the greatest burden is to be felt by Primary Care Physicians and Nurses, when staffing shortages worsen in 2014 as the healthcare reform law kicks in and more baby-boomers become Medicare-aged. Healthcare IT systems (especially Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) were viewed as key to prevent […]
In an earlier blog post, we addressed compassion fatigue, and now we’re back with more suggestions for preventing and alleviating this common problem. Compassion fatigue is “a combination of physical, emotional, and spiritual depletion” that can strike nurses and other caregivers. While compassion fatigue absolutely impacts nurses on a personal level, it also has an […]
Mac OS has had a veneer of invulnerability for quite a while, and new releases such as OS X Lion have improved security features. Many users do not even bother to install anti-malware software on their Macs. Whether OS X is truly a more secure operating system than its competitors is in question, however. At […]
[seotool] Ars Technica has an easy to understand article revealing how a one-way technology was converted to a bi-directional networking system through the magic of DOCSIS. This is a must-read for any tech supporting SOHO or SMB networks using cable. Visit Stanbridge College to learn about how you can pursue a career in Information Technology. […]
Upon discharging a patient, health care professionals may provide verbal or written at-home care instructions; however, not all patients respond well to these types of instructions. A recent article in the American Journal of Nursing analyzes the outcome of a nurse providing innovative care: the nurse created step-by-step visual instructions for a patient by taking […]
Stanbridge College nursing students from cohort FTO organized and gathered over 200 picture books to benefit the children of CHOC Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Within a few months of graduating, the vocational nursing students wanted to aid CHOC Children’s based on their previous clinical work and lessons in pediatrics and their interest in community service. They […]
On September 24th, Stanbridge College will be working with Mariners Outreach to serve lunch to those in need of a warm meal. Stanbridge College REACH is asking you to be a hero for hundreds of homeless and low-income families in Orange County by becoming a volunteer today. Date: Saturday September 24, 2011 Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: […]