Find out how you can join the celebration by going to:
https://www.ahcancal.org/ncal/events/nalw/Pages/default.aspx
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Happy Birthday, Donald Duck! Your care plan is ready.
Read what “The Real Nurse Jackie” says about the challenges of developing a person-centered care plan for this well known character.
UNMC RN to BSN program ranked 13th in country!
TheBestSchools.org has ranked the UNMC College of Nursing’s R.N. to B.S.N. program 13th out of 50 best RN to BSN online programs in the country.
National Nurses Week 2017
Celebrate National Nurses Week, May 6-12.
The American Nurses Association has designated 2017 as the “Year of the Healthy Nurse.” Join them during National Nurses Week, May 6–12, as they explore this year’s theme, “Nursing: the Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.” It’s all about celebrating nurses like you who lead the charge for health and wellness.
http://www.nursingworld.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/National-Nurses-Week-2017
Combination Pre-School and Nursing Home.
Amazing things happen at this preschool inside a nursing home.
The Difference Made by Board Certified Nurses
Dr. Stephan Davis wants to thank all board certified nurses. Find out why by going to: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/difference-board-certified-nurses-make-healthcare-stephan-davis
Study explores new system to prevent hospital falls.
Each year, on average, about 3 percent of patients fall in a U.S. hospital. About one-third of the falls result in injury, with an average cost of $14,000 per patient, said Katherine Jones, Ph.D., associate professor in the UNMC Division of Physical Therapy Education.
Save money on the ANCC board certification exam!
Nurses! Did you know that members of the National Gerontological Nurses Association receive a discounted rate for the ANCC board certification exam? Contact the NGNA to find out more! http://www.ngna.org/
FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK – SEPTEMBER 22 – 28, 2016
You might think you’re never going to fall, but the truth is 1 in 3 older adults fall every year in the U.S. The good news is that most falls are preventable. Start by learning 6 easy steps.
https://www.ncoa.org/resources/video-6-steps-to-prevent-a-fall/
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Ageism in Nursing: Dispelling the Myths
As ageist attitudes toward older nurses become more prevalent, the issue of ageism in nursing must be addressed. One way to do that is by dispelling some of the more popular myths.