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Nevada Nursing Manager OB/GYN CC1020hbNET
Manager Nursing OB/GYN or Labor and Delivery needed in Nevada. Responsible for the 24 hour management of the assigned unit assuring patient care meets the standard of care. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Chrystal Combs, 210-858-7429, chrystal@staffpointe.com. Or fax to 1-877-878-1970 attn: Chrystal Combs. To expedite the process, please log in or sign up for your free account with StaffPointe at http://www.staffpointe.com/cand_new.asp. Please reference job# CC1020hbNET
Nevada Manager Nursing NICU CC1022hbNET
Manager Nursing NICU needed in Nevada. Responsible for the 24 hour management of the assigned unit assuring patient care meets the standard of care. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Chrystal Combs, 210-858-7429, chrystal@staffpointe.com. Or fax to 1-877-878-1970 attn: Chrystal Combs. To expedite the process, please log in or sign up for your free account with StaffPointe at http://www.staffpointe.com/cand_new.asp. Please reference job# CC1022hbNET
California Clinical Nurse Specialist CC1016hbNET
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Clinical Practice Manager- Geriatrics and Med/Surg needed in California. Manages the clinical and educational resources and care standards for the geriatric and medical/surgical patient population. Possesses teaching ability, leadership ability, and high professional standards. Must be well organized, be able to set priorities, work independently and is an effective team member.
Top MEDICAL VIDEO 11-26-2008
Here is our Top Medical Video for today, brought to you by ScrubTV:
How To Diagnose Sleep Disorders: Obstructive Apnea Sleep Treatment
Obstructive sleep apnea, even mild sleep apnea, can be dangerous to one’s heart. This presentation offers tips for assessing and treating obstructive sleep apnea from an expert in the field.
Top BLOG Post 11-26-2008
Here is our Top Blog Post for today, brought to you by MedReader:
- Open Letter To Sen. Baucus on Health IT
An open letter blog to Senator Baucus addressing improvement toward health reform. A defective healthcare system cannot itself be reformed or improved via defective health IT. Interesting facts are brought to light with regards to the current health IT status and where it is headed.
Top NEWS Post 11-26-2008
Here is our Top News Post for today, brought to you by MedReader:
- Blood Transfusions Increase Clot Risk In Hospitalized Cancer Patients
Blood transfusions used to treat anemia in patients with cancer are associated with an increased risk of life-threatening blood clots, at a similar rate as other treatments for cancer-induced anemia, according to scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Washington Nurse Manager CC1014rwNET
Washington Nurse Manager-Inpatient Rehab needed to provide direct nursing service administration on the unit ensuring comprehensive nursing services and quality patient care.
Could Nanoparticles Trigger Cell Death?
Studies on tissue samples indicate that nanoparticles, engineered materials about a billionth of a meter in size, could damage DNA and lead to cancer. Nanoparticles are small enough to penetrate cell membranes and their defenses, yet are large enough to wreck havoc with cellular processes.
Nanoparticles are used in face creams, cosmetics, electronics, and chemical manufacturing (including food packaging material). Many new nanoparticles are being developed but there is little regulation on their manufacture, use and disposal.
Nanoparticles have been dubbed the asbestos of the 2000’s by some researchers who believe they are a considerable threat to human health. There are considerable amounts of nanoparticles in emissions.
Top MEDICAL VIDEO 11-25-2008
Here is our Top Medical Video for today, brought to you by ScrubTV:
Two Authorities Discuss Resistant Hypertension and Spironolactone
This video discusses how clinicians do- or should-define, recognize, and treat the resistant hypertensive patient.
