Part of learning to be a nurse, especially when working up the career ladder to a BSN degree, is to become adjusted to social media. Facebook and Twitter, however, are newcomers when compared to socializing via bulletin boards, message boards, and forums. The following 20 informative forums for professional nurses include long-timers such as Allnurses, and relative newcomers to the scene, such as the NP forum for Nurse Practitioners, which started in 2010. The following list is divided into general nurse forums, which tackle a variety of nursing topics to specific nurse forums, which focus on travel nurses, midwifes, and other nurse specialties. Continue reading
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30 Must-See YouTube Videos for Nursing Students
Nursing school is difficult, but you can ease your studies with the help of instructional videos. Schools, hospitals, and nursing students produce videos to instruct, inform, and enlighten. Recent RN graduates are producing some of the best videos in question-and-answer formats, helping fellow students with the ins and outs of nursing school and various degree options. These videos are informal and hit close to home for students who are confused about which direction to take with their nurse education. Students may learn from many of these videos that employers are seeking nurses who have more than an associate’s degree. This list includes single videos and entire channels devoted to nursing education and careers. Continue reading
Top 30 Chrome Extensions for Nursing Students
Although many areas of computing and browsing can be regulated to Mac or Microsoft, internet browsing is not one of them. Mozilla Firefox was able to find fans all over the world with its customizable web browser with millions of add-ons. In that tradition, Google has also leaped into the internet browser war with Chrome. They have also taken a hint from Mozilla and are offering tons of extensions to customize any surfing experience.
Those of you who are in nursing school might think the browser is too new to offer anything for you. However, there are many options in the below top 30 Chrome extensions for nursing students. They have choices for the medical professional, student, and practically anyone looking to make the most of Chrome. Continue reading
Posted in Nursing Tagged chrome nurse extensions, medical chrome extensions, nurse help, online medical tools, online nurse apps, online nurse tools Comments Off20 Best iPad Apps for Healthcare Professionals
There are a variety of ways to use an iPad; from a personal reading device to a small laptop. Many medical professionals are finding that their iPads are also great tools for work. With the right applications, you can stay organized and productive. You can even use the iPad to help diagnose illnesses and prescribe medications.
Posted in Healthcare, iPad Tagged doctor, health, healthcare, iPad, iPad apps, medical conditions, medicine, nurse Comments OffTop 50 Blogs About the Food Pyramid and Macronutrients
Macronutrition is relatively uncontroversial: there are, by most accounts, three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. These three macronutrients provide your body with energy. When it comes to what ratios of macronutrients should be consumed, there is a great deal of debate, and when it comes to nutrition in general, there is huge debate, some of it centering around the USDA’s 2005 Food Pyramid. If you are a nurse, you may be interested in the debate to help your patients develop a healthier diet. Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition Tagged carbohydrates, carbs, fat, food pyramid, macronutrients, micronutrients, nutrients, protein Comments Off17 Essential Web Apps for Dr. Mom
Today’s Moms love their gadgets. And, they especially love gadgets that can help them stay organized and keep their families safe and healthy. Today, we’ve put together a list of 17 web applications that moms everywhere will appreciate for how they help them keep their families safe and well.
Posted in Healthcare, Home Health Tagged Android, applications, apps, computer, dr. mom, health, healthcare, iPhone, kids, parent, sick, webmd Comments Off7 Ways to Search Online for Nusing Scholaships
Even with rising tuition costs and a down economy, there is more money for education than one might think. Private and government funds for scholarships and grants can be found with a thorough internet search. These sites offer a great starting point for nursing students to find some of these opportunities. Reaching out to your school is also a great way to find more information about financial aid opportunities.
Posted in Financial Aid, Nursing Tagged federal funding, financial aid, grants, nursing, nursing scholarships, nursing school, online, private funding, scholarship application advice, scholarships Comments Off7 Free Web Apps to Track Your Medical Health Over Time
Access to the internet has simplified and enriched our lives. It also motivates us to stay healthy. The myriad of tracking tools available online have made health and fitness an interesting and attractive proposition for many of us. Web applications that enable us to track our medical health tell us where we are going with our health, and we can take remedial action as soon as we spot a trend that’s not right. These seven applications will help you do just that — track caloric intake and exercise to help stay on track. Continue reading
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