Ore. health care expansion to generate hundreds of jobs
Oregon health care facilities are moving ahead with expansion plans expected to lead to hundreds of jobs and meet increasing demand as more people gain heath care coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Among the projects is an $84 million state psychiatric hospital, which already has hired 270 staff members and could see total employment of 500. The Register-Guard (Eugene, Ore.)
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Study: Personality a factor in selecting nursing specialty
A review of study data suggests that nurses may select their specialty areas based in part on personality traits, researchers report in BMC Nursing. Oncology, emergency and renal nurses were relatively more likely to be introverted; critical care nurses scored higher than average for self-sufficiency; and oncology and palliative care nurses had higher scores for emotional sensitivity. Medscape (free registration)
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RNs say certification brings personal, professional rewards
Nurses cite many reasons for getting certified in a specialty, including benefits for patients and a desire to maintain the highest level of professional standards or as motivation for additional education. "Obtaining my certification in nephrology nursing inspired me to return to school for my master's degree, which is something I never thought I would do," said registered nurse Pat DeFlorio, transplant coordinator for North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System in New York. Nurse.com
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