Nurses Notes » Career http://nursesnotes.org Your source. Your guide. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:33:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Registered Nurse Job: Orthopedics/Oralmaxillofacial Surgery http://nursesnotes.org/registered-nurse-job-orthopedicsoralmaxillofacial-surgery/ http://nursesnotes.org/registered-nurse-job-orthopedicsoralmaxillofacial-surgery/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:11:34 +0000 Nurses Notes http://nursesnotes.org/?p=520 Location: The Methodist Hospital (Central – Texas Medical Center)
Department: 400-4207 SURGERY SCURLOCK – ORTHOPEDICS
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Type: Regular
Shift: 7am-7pm
Work Week:
Req#: meth-00037671

Description:
- The Staff Nurse Clinical Colleague is the second position in the Career Progression Model and has completed his/her initial period as a graduate nurse and is able to function with minimal supervision.
- He/she is committed to lifelong learning and continues to actively develop basic skills and abilities.
- Demonstrates the behaviors associated with the Leadership, Art, and Science of Nursing at the second level of the Novice to Expert continuum.
- Practices within the framework of Relationship Centered Care while living the values of the Methodist Hospital: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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1. Art: Nursing Process – Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.

- Applies basic nursing knowledge and skills to meet the clinical, psycho-social and spiritual needs of patients & families & assumes accountability for personal professional practice that achieves high quality patient outcomes.
- Active problem solver.
- Demonstrates critical thinking.
- Practices and documents the nursing process at the novice level, reflecting the age specific needs of the patient population.
- Routinely uses symptom assessment tools and follows protocols.
- Develops and discusses the plan of care for the shift with the patient and the multidisciplinary team and considers patient and family needs when scheduling procedures and medications.
- Identifies core patient needs.
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2. Science: Professional Activity, Continuous Learner – Informal, Formal

- Demonstrates continuous leaning and growth; actively seeks educational opportunities, both formal and informal.
- Incorporates feedback into performance improvement.
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3. Science: Clinical Practice Improvement and Research

- Begins to apply evidence-based practice to daily work, such as reviewing the professional literature and attending professional meetings and sharing with colleagues.
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4. Art: Image, Communication – Verbal, Non-Verbal, Written, Listening

- Presents a polished, professional image at work and professional meetings/events.
- Demonstrates fundamental, effective communication (verbal, non-verbal and written) and listening skills.
- Participates in communication with the patient and family regarding goals of care on admission, milestones during hospitalization, and discharge planning.
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5. Art: Teacher – Staff, Patient/Family

- Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to prepare them for the hospital stay and a successful transition to home or other care facility.
6. Leadership: Teamwork, Shared Governance
- Works as a team member.
- Responds willingly to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership.
- Serves as an active participant in unit based shared governance.
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7. Art: Living the Values

- Builds relationships with patients, families, staff, students and physicians that demonstrate the ICARE and Service Pride values.
- Explains and supports Patient Rights.
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8. Art: Safety
- Follows all safety rules while on the job.
- Reports ‘near misses’ as well as errors and accidents promptly.
- Corrects minor safety hazards.
- Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
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9. Performs Other Duties as Assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- BSN or ADN with a Bachelor’s Degree in some other discipline,
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- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of three years OR experience required.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
- Registered Nurse with current Texas license.

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CLICK HERE to Apply

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If you want to practice your nursing profession in UK and Australia, this may be your chance to fulfill your dream. Jaikin Resources Corporation informs the public that they are in need of 50 ICU/ Critical Care Nurses for UK and 50 OR/Theater Nurses for UK.

Meanwhile, nursing opportunities are available throughout Australia for suitably experienced and qualified Registered Filipino Nurses. Nurses interested in pursuing a career in Australia will need to meet the criteria as laid out by the Nursing Boards of Australia.

]]> http://nursesnotes.org/great-opportunities-await-nurses-work-in-uk-and-australia/feed/ 4 Green Card Through a Job http://nursesnotes.org/green-card-through-a-job/ http://nursesnotes.org/green-card-through-a-job/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:48:14 +0000 Nurses Notes http://nursesnotes.org/?p=337 Many people become permanent residents through a job or offer of employment. Some categories require a certification from the U.S. Department of Labor to show that there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available in the geographic area where the immigrant is to be employed and that no American workers are displaced by foreign workers. In other cases, highly skilled workers, those with extraordinary ability in certain professions, and investors/entrepreneurs are given priority to immigrate through several immigrant categories. In all cases, the process involves several steps.

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The main ways to immigrate based on a job offer or employment are listed below. For more information on the categories below, see the links to the left under “Green Card Through a Job.”

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Green Card Through a Job Offer
You may be eligible to become a permanent resident based on an offer of permanent employment in the United States. Most categories require an employer to get a labor certification and then file a Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, for you.

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Green Card Through Investment
Green cards may be available to investors/entrepreneurs who are making an investment in an enterprise that creates new U.S. jobs.

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Green Card Through Self Petition
Some immigrant categories allow you to file for yourself (“self-petition”). This option is available for either “Aliens of Extraordinary Ability” or certain individuals granted a National Interest Waiver.

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Green Card Through Special Categories of Jobs
There are a number of specialized jobs that may allow you to get a green card based on a past or current job. All of these require a Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, and are described in Section 101(a)(27) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) :

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  • Afghan/Iraqi Translator
  • Broadcaster
  • International Organization Employee
  • Iraqi Who Assisted the U.S. Government
  • NATO-6 Nonimmigrant
  • Panama Canal Employee
  • Physician National Interest Waiver
  • Religious Worker

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In some cases, you may be able to file the immigrant petition (either a Form I-140 or I-360, depending on your category) at the same time that you file Form I-485, known as “concurrent filing.” For more information, see the “Concurrent Filing” link to left under “Green Card Processes & Procedures.”

If you are not eligible to adjust your status inside the United States to a permanent resident, the immigrant petition will be sent to the U.S. consulate abroad to complete the visa process. In order to apply for a green card, there must be a visa immediately available to you.

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Source:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

]]> http://nursesnotes.org/green-card-through-a-job/feed/ 2 Roles of a Staff Nurse http://nursesnotes.org/roles-of-a-staff-nurse/ http://nursesnotes.org/roles-of-a-staff-nurse/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:04:24 +0000 Nurses Notes http://nursesnotes.org/?p=301 ■ Function as role model regarding professional conduct
■ Receive report from nurse previously responsible for patient
■ Make rounds on all pts immediately after receiving report
■ Set priorities regarding pt needs: Immediate threat to survival (problems with breathing, VS, ↓LOC), requests for help (pain, toileting), urgent but not immediate needs (teaching)
■ Coordinate and/or perform care for assigned pts; use time-management skills; complete all care assigned
■ Delegate care to subordinates that is within their job description
■ Monitor care delegated; establish clear expectations; encourage communication; evaluate patient outcomes related to delegated tasks (nurse retains accountability for delegated tasks)
■ Give report to next nurse responsible for patient
■ Engage in quality improvement (QI) activities
■ Participate in intradepartmental and interdepartmental meetings

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Nurses need to be in good health and have a certain level of education and experience. To work in a hospital or other health care area, nurses need to pass a health examination which includes a chest x-ray.

To work in Australia, nurses need to be registered or enrolled by the nurse regulatory body in the State or Territory in which they want to work.

The Australian Nursery and Midwifery Council (ANMC) website has more information including links to State and Territory nurse regulatory bodies.
See: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC)

Applicants for General Skilled Migration must obtain a skills assessment from the ANMC even if currently registered to work as a nurse in an Australian state or territory.

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Visa Options for Nurses

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Nurses are currently in high demand in Australia. There are excellent career opportunities with permanent and temporary work available in Australia. Most visa applications for nurses receive priority processing.

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Source: Australian Government – Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Website: http://www.immi.gov.au

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Click here to submit an electronic application form.

Click here to download the paper application.

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Good luck to all those who will be applying.

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Best Regards,

Nurses Notes team

]]> http://nursesnotes.org/scholarship-for-nursing-students/feed/ 1 Scholarship awaits for S.Y. 2010-2011 – The Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholars Program – Bachelor’s Degree – USA http://nursesnotes.org/scholarship-awaits-2010-2011-%e2%80%93-the-wesleyan-freeman-asian-scholars-program-%e2%80%93-bachelor%e2%80%99s-degree-%e2%80%93-usa/ http://nursesnotes.org/scholarship-awaits-2010-2011-%e2%80%93-the-wesleyan-freeman-asian-scholars-program-%e2%80%93-bachelor%e2%80%99s-degree-%e2%80%93-usa/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:33:12 +0000 Nurses Notes http://nursesnotes.org/?p=221 The Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship Program provides expenses for a four-year course of study toward a bachelor’s degree for up to eleven exceptionally able Asian students annually from these countries and regions: the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Scholarship Financial Awards:
Scholars Each Freeman Scholar will receive a scholarship to cover the cost of tuition and student fees (called “full tuition scholarship”) regardless of his or her family’s financial situation.  Although costs are not yet established for 2010-2011, in the 2009-2010 school year tuition and fees total $40,392. Families wishing to apply for financial aid to assist with the costs associated with room, board, travel, and books and supplies should submit The Profile TM Form of the College Scholarship Service (CSS) by February 15.  Wesleyan’s Financial Aid Office will determine the family contribution. The family contribution is comprised of a parent contribution based on the parent(s) income and assets, as well as a student contribution.

Eligibility:

To qualify, applicants must take the SAT Reasoning Test of the College Board or the ACT. (Applicants in the People’s Republic of China, where the SAT is not available, are exempt from this requirement.) Non-native speakers of English also must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) in place of the TOEFL. Students should receive a score that demonstrates sufficient proficiency in the English language to function well in a highly demanding academic environment. A score close to 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or 250 on the computer-based TOEFL, or a 100 on the internet-based test or a “7” on the IELTS, would be evidence of adequate English language ability. (A high score – 650 or better – on the critical reading section of the SAT may also demonstrate the necessary English language proficiency. In such cases, submitting the TOEFL or IELTS results is not necessary.) These examinations must be taken by January 1. All examinations are administered on several dates, with a registration deadline approximately six weeks before the exam. Please be sure to list Wesleyan University (undergraduate) as an official score recipient.

Application:
Interested students must submit The Common Application, that includes background information, essay, a secondary (high) school/junior college transcript, recommendations from two teachers and one counselor, and results (or predictions if available) of any standardized national examinations administered during the secondary school/junior college years. Applicants must also complete the Freeman Scholarship Addendum which includes an additional essay and peer reference. Both the Common Application and the Freeman Scholarship Addendum can be accessed by links from our website: www.wesleyan.edu/admission. Officials from Wesleyan and the Freeman Foundation will travel to Asia and conduct interviews of finalists in their home countries in February or March. All application materials are to be postmarked or submitted online no later than January 1. (For students in the Philippines, we recommend using the online option or mailing your application earlier or using a courier service.)

Application deadline:
January 1, 2010 (Online)

Important information:

  • Students are advised to register now for SAT (or ACT) and TOEFL or IELTS.
  • Scholarship Notification by April 1, 2010.
  • Japan Scholarship notification by March 1, 2010.

Source:

http://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/international/freeman.html#Top

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At Waikato DHB we can and do offer a variety of clinical settings for nurses and midwives. Waikato as one of the largest tertiary hospitals in NZ services provides services that cover all medical and surgical specialties. The rural hospitals provide an environment where your clinical skills are further developed as you provide care to a variety of patients who will have numerous and other complex requirements.

Nurses are involved with each and every specialty and are integral in the way we design how services are developed and implemented to improve patient health and well being. Our nurses are in roles that follow the continuum of the patient’s episode of care, from the ward setting through to the community, from the newly registered nurse through to clinical nurse managers, clinical nurse specialists, nurse educators and nurse practitioners.

All roles are supported with funding that allows for time to be taken in order to enter into post graduate study, conference and workshop attendance.

Working at Waikato DHB you will be given the opportunity to be involved and engaged with to influence the ever evolving nature of nursing and midwifery.

Sue Hayward, Director of Nursing & Midwifery

What Waikato District Hospital can offer you

Waikato District Health Board has approximately 2356 nurses and midwives working in a variety roles within Health Waikato (this includes Waikato Hospital, our rural hospitals and community settings) making up 41 per cent of the workforce.

Applying from overseas?

What you need to know

There are several steps you need to go through to be eligible to work in New Zealand.

If you:

  • are not registered to practice in New Zealand
  • are registered to practice in New Zealand but do not have a current Annual Practising Certificate

you will need to contact the Nursing Council of New Zealand to obtain your New Zealand Nursing Registration (Phone +64 4 385 9589).

You will also need to contact New Zealand Immigration to find out further details about work permits, visas and residency applications.

You may also need to complete a competence assessment programme for a short duration before you can get your Annual Practising Certificate. These courses are run several times a year and can be completed through the Waikato Institute of Technology orWaiariki Institute of Technology in this area.

Upon completion of competency course, that’s the time that Waikato District Hospital can welcome your application for nursing positions at Waikato District Health Board.

Good luck!

]]> http://nursesnotes.org/waikato-district-hospital-in-new-zealand-is-in-need-of-nurses/feed/ 0 Deadline for Filing of Applications for November 29 – 30, 2009 Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination http://nursesnotes.org/deadline-for-filing-of-applications-for-november-29-30-2009-philippine-nursing-licensure-examination/ http://nursesnotes.org/deadline-for-filing-of-applications-for-november-29-30-2009-philippine-nursing-licensure-examination/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:04:08 +0000 Nurses Notes http://nursesnotes.org/?p=233 Greetings!

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This is a friendly reminder to everyone who would like to pursue their nursing career. This is the very first step. This is the very first challenge that we, all aspiring to be globally competitive nurses must face. The filing of applications for the Philippine Nursing Licensure for November 29-30, 2009 is now ongoing in the Central Office and in the Regional Offices of Philippine Regulations Commission (PRC). The following are the deadlines of filing of applications:

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*New/First Timers: October 16, 2009
*Repeaters: September 16, 2009

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Application shall no longer be accepted after these deadlines. Please do not forget to bring the necessary requirements upon filing your application.

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Good luck everyone! God bless!.

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Best Regards,
Nurses Notes team

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Health care workers and professionals, including nurses, can now look forward to working inGuam.
Emmanuel Geslani, a recruitment consultant from Guam said that because of the transfer of a military base from Okinawa, Japan to Guam. The country will now need to recruit foreign workers to address their health care needs.
The said military base relocation will be completed by 2012. And during this time, it is advised that nurses who wants to work in Guam should now ready themselves so they will be qualified for nursing job opportunities there.
Aside from nurses, some of the needed positions that will require employment are medical technicians in radiology, cardio labs, CT-Scan, occupational and physical therapists, medical transcriptionists and medical administrative personnel.

Health care workers and professionals, including nurses, can now look forward to working inGuam.

Emmanuel Geslani, a recruitment consultant from Guam said that because of the transfer of a military base from Okinawa, Japan to Guam. The country will now need to recruit foreign workers to address their health care needs.

The said military base relocation will be completed by 2012. And during this time, it is advised that nurses who wants to work in Guam should now ready themselves so they will be qualified for nursing job opportunities there.

Aside from nurses, some of the needed positions that will require employment are medical technicians in radiology, cardio labs, CT-Scan, occupational and physical therapists, medical transcriptionists and medical administrative personnel.

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