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H.A.N.D.S.

H.A.N.D.S.
Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in School
A Program for School Nurses
Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
(Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:30 - 8:00 am)
Kentwood High School
Performing Arts Center
25800 164th Avenue SE
Covington, WA 98042-8248
H.A.N.D.S. Objectives (summarized): 

Apply current diabetes management knowledge and skills to ensure that all students with diabetes [...]

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New Residency May Improve Retention of Nurses in Rural Facilities

Rural nurses are required to have a breadth and depth of knowledge unparalleled in other specialty nursing fields. The immense generalist role of the rural nurse often leads to early burnout and high turnover rates when compared with more urban nurse roles (up to 65% in the first year of practice). On the other hand, [...]

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American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN)

 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN)
35th Annual Convention
Gran Hyatt Seattle
721 Pine Street
Seattle, WA

Your are invited to enhance your skills, explore opportunities for personal and professional growth, stay abreast of new treatments, discuss innovative approaches to plastic surgical challenges, learn about the latest advances in plastic surgical nursing practice, connect with industry peers [...]

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AONE, AACN Launch Certification Program for Nurse Managers

The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) are preparing to offer the first certification exam designed specifically for nurse managers, Nurse.com reports. Scheduled to launch on January 5, 2009, the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) program marks the next step in the two organizations’ ongoing efforts to [...]

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