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"Being a nurse is not just a matter of earning high but it is more of the vocation rather than just a career." The requirement for more competent as well as caring nurses from coast to coast is high. As well as for those who are looking for a way to give back to the neighborhood and be able to help others this is your chance to achieve this by being a registered nurse. There is nothing more satisfying than being able to help other people whether you know them by name or otherwise it doesn't matter just as long as you are able to help them in your own little way. There are different types of Accelerated Nursing Degree being offered nowadays and each type of nurse have different requirements that would allow them qualify to operate in the medical field like a health care provider.
Did you know that allnurses.com has a forum where nurses are discussing issues revolving around disability? You can find the "Nurses with Disabilities Forum" here: http://allnurses.com/nurses-disabilities-forum/ Recent discussions have revolved around: Arthritis ADHD PTSD Tremors Seizures Mental illness and other health conditions
This JAN webpage addresses important points around " Accommodating Nurses with Disabilities ." How many nurses with disabilities are working today? Are nurses with disabilities required to disclose their disability to their employers? Can an employer ask nurses with disabilities to submit to a medical examination?
While the following study was conducted in Japan, what can other countries learn from this? The Influence of Supportive and Ethical Work Environments on Work-Related Accidents, Injuries, and Serious Psychological Distress among Hospital Nurses. The healthcare industry in Japan has experienced many cases of work-related injuries, accidents, and workers' compensation claims because of mental illness. This study examined the influence of supportive and ethical work environments on work-related accidents, injuries, and serious psychological distress among hospital nurses. Self-reported questionnaires were distributed to nurses (n = 1114) from 11 hospitals. Valid responses (n = 822, 93% women, mean age = 38.49 ± 10.09 years) were used for analyses. The questionnaire included items addressing basic attributes, work and organizational characteristics, social capital and ethical climate at the workplace, psychological distress, and experience of work-related accidents or injuries in th
"Being a nurse is not just a matter of earning high but it is more of the vocation rather than just a career." The requirement for more competent as well as caring nurses from coast to coast is high. As well as for those who are looking for a way to give back to the neighborhood and be able to help others this is your chance to achieve this by being a registered nurse. There is nothing more satisfying than being able to help other people whether you know them by name or otherwise it doesn't matter just as long as you are able to help them in your own little way.
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