Saturday, November 6,2010 from 9 a.m. to noon Saint Anthony College of Nursing will be hosting an open house  at its main campus, 5658 E. State St., and its OSF Guilford Square campus, 698 Featherstone Drive.

Regionally and professionally accredited, Saint Anthony College of Nursing is a Catholic college which molds students to develop into caring, professional nurses in acute care and ambulatory settings from the entry level down to the advanced roles of the nursing profession. Completing 64 hours of lower division credits from a regionally accredited college or university is all that it takes for undergraduate students to enter the College of Nursing BSN program.

Bachelor of Science in nursing degree and the Master of Science in nursing graduate nursing program presentations will be given by some faculty members, deans, students and other staff.

College’s programs, admission requirements, the RN to BSN program, financial aid, and other relevant information about the nursing life will be provided.

So it is advisable for people interested in the nursing career to come and visit.

Cardiac nurses are registered nurses who are trained prudently and specialize on cardiovascular conditions. Cardiac nurses basically have got a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or an Associate of Nursing degree not to mention successfully finishing an NCLEX-RN certification exam is required. Supplemental higher education as well as certification is expected to be able to qualify for a new cardiac nursing career. All cardiac nurses are likely to complete supervised clinical work before being certified cardiac nurses.

Cardiac nurses are RNs that function along side licensed medical doctors along with cardiologists in order to impart care to patients having cardiovascular disorders. Cardiac nurses possess a great degree of responsibility and they are generally prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies, like coronary heart problem, congestive heart failure, coronary artery diseases, cardiac dysrhythmia, and other cardiovascular disorders. They are trained to run medical equipments that will facilitate in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular issues, render medications, initiate IVs, supervise, check as well as evaluate patient condition as well as general well-being, assist patients following surgery and run defibrillators.

Based on indeed.com, a cardiac nursing career could make you earn about $88,000. Almost $20,000 higher compared to a registered nurse. See Cardiac Nursing Jobs.

Travel nursing is an exciting opportunity for nurses and other health professionals working in the country’s most renowned facilities, making an excellent salary, receive additional bonuses for the joy of living in different cities across the country, and remain in free homes of high quality provided by different companies. Travel nursing offers you the opportunity to experience and to improve healthcare skills and expand qualifications through discovering new techniques and procedures in a variety of medical settings. Travel nursing also gives you the opportunity to work with travel nurses from all over the country to trade knowledge about different societies, cities, hospitals, including recruiters, and establish new friendships

Usually, travel companies have private accommodation available; you can try nursing travel with your spouse, friend or family member. You can also travel with a second nurse or health professionals with whom you can share accommodation. Most travel companies offer great benefits such as health and life insurance, 401k plans, continuing education, medical support and bonus programs.

So, if you enjoy in the lively city center, you can choose to work in New York, or if you prefer surfing or merely sitting on the beach and watch the sunset, you may choose Los Angeles. If you enjoy in small towns and a serene environment you may work in the Napa Valley. And if you want to be in a setting where it feels like you are on a holiday trip most of the time, you may go to Hawaii and get a job there. Travel nursing gives you the chance to do work with pleasure as you want it, anywhere you want it, anytime, and for how long you want.

Travel nurse career let’s you have the liberty to be a nurse that you want to be. You can decide where you want to work and where you want to live. Typically, each task is 13 weeks. But if you liked the assignment, the unit staff, you can often renew your contract nursing travel for 13 weeks. Sometimes, if the hospital is in great need, you may be able to do it again. However, if there is anything that you dislike, after 13 weeks and then you go! You are in charge of your target and adventures are unlimited in each task.

You can also try travel nursing, if you want to go to other states or cities, but do not know if you want to really enjoy living there. You can make an assignment to travel there for 13 weeks. Get free housing and experience of life in this city in particular. If you enjoy in the city, you can choose to find a long term job. If you want to be in the hospital, you can always request a permanent position and is often what the hospital is looking for.

Who can be a travel nurse?

Nurses of all specialties, nurse practitioner, LPN / LVN, radiology technicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists can be a travel nurse. Travel nursing is a great adventure. If you’re up for a challenging career that can create memories to last a lifetime, then travel nursing is for you.

Starting today September 6, 2010 all users and visitors, both nursing job seekers and nursing employers, will now experience a new and improved NursingJobWorld.com site.

It now offers a simplified, hassle free, and fast functionality for nursing job seekers to search and apply for jobs by location or specialty from Top National Hospitals, and for nursing employers to post job vacancies and receive applications from highly qualified nurses across the country.

With all these changes, NursingJobWorld.com encourages more and more nurses and employers to come visit and make use of the site to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to fulfill your nursing needs. NJW hopes to see many nurses find their dream jobs and secure a bright future through NJW site. NJW also wishes to see employers find the best nurses to fill their nursing job vacancies.

NursingJobWorld.com will continue to find ways to improve user experience and make this the NJW site truly a World Class Nursing Job Site.

NursingJobWorld.com is 100% Free To Use Now And Always…

So let’s work hand in hand to improve and make even better the health care industry!

According to an article on The Washington Post,  despite recession there will still be an increase on the opportunities for nurses.

And though the economy brings a big toll on the nursing industry as well, many hospitals and health care industries can still see the need for more and more nurses in the years to come.

For some of the nurses and employers who suffered because of recession, it was just a temporary “blip” that will soon change.

Read more @ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/30/AR2010083002233.html

A Video Of A Pretty Nursing Student Confessing Her 1st Semester Experience

This is a really cute video made by this pretty nursing student sharing her experiences in her nursing studies.

She gives some awesome advices for other nursing students based on her experience and what she thinks is best for certain situations you encounter in nursing school.

Watch and enjoy…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esr-5UHVrWY&feature=channel

Tips On How To Become A Nurse On Video

This is a very helpful video for all aspiring nurses to watch.

This nursing video is ideal for high school students who want to prepare for a nursing course in college.

This can also help those other students from other courses who want to shift to nursing.

Here in this video the nurse named Andrea Graziano, who is an active registered nurse working in the ER Department for Lakewood Hospital in Lakewood, Ohio, will give an idea on what types of lesson, subject, and other prerequisites that one should know and prepare for upon entering the nursing course.

Watch and enjoy… And yes, do take note of the things she will mention so it can serve as your guide and reference.

Here are  a new set of nursing jobs for those of you who are  job seeking now.

Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN
Medical Staffing Network – Nationwide
PA – Pennsylvania (All) – Lancaster
Type Full time

Visit this site below to apply:

http://www.cytiva.com/ihire/ext2/applya.asp?ihire?ihirePD36709?tallison?37

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School RN – LPN
Medical Staffing Network – Nationwide
Kentucky (All) – Louisville
Type Full time

Visit this site below to apply:

http://www.cytiva.com/ihire/ext2/applya.asp?ihire?ihirePD36652?lbakerorti?37

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School Nurse
Gramon Family of Schools
NJ – New Jersey (All) – Fairfield
Type Full time

Visit this site below to apply:

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/767389-School-Nurse-at-Gramon-Family-of-Schools-in-Fairfield-NJ.html

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School Support Nurse
Skokie School District
IL – Illinois (All) – Skokie
Type Full time

Visit this site below to apply:

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/767252-School-Support-Nurse-at-Skokie-School-District-in-Skokie-IL.html

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School Nurse
COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES, INC.
NY – New York (All) – New York City
Type Full time

Visit this site below to apply:

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/767907-School-Nurse-at-COMPREHENSIVE-RESOURCES-INC-in-New-York-City-NY.html

Check also our previous post: Nursing Jobs #2

Here are some latest nursing jobs across America:

Position Title:    EMPLOYEE HEALTH NURSE
Division:             Scripps Hospitals
Location:            San Diego – Scripps Mercy Hospital
Department:     EMPLOYEE HEALTH
Job Type:          Full-Time

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PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REVIEW NURSE – LPN 7-10 HI
Division: WellCare
Location: Hawaii – Honolulu
Job Type: Full time

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PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REVIEW NURSE – LPN 1000637
Division: WellCare
Location: FL – Tampa
Job Type: Full time

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Mgr, Utilization Management-1000935
Division: WellCare
Location: FL – Tampa
Job Type: Full time

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Travel Registered Nurse – Psych
Division: WHITE GLOVE – NY & NJ
Location: NY – New York City – New York
Job Type: Full time

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Please also see our previous post: Nursing Jobs #1