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Secrets of a Nurse’s Brain, Part 1: Six steps to success at clinical practice, or anywhere!	02/20/12
Joe Niemczura RN, MS Registered Nurse and Author A workplace becomes a surrogate family for the people who spend time there.

Amanda Trujillo Update: a blog from inside the emergency department	02/20/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician I haven’t dropped the mission with Amanda.

New Year, Same Issues: A Perspective on Life as an Operating Room Nurse	02/20/12
UnsinkableMB Operating Room Nurse The Wild Ride at LTC has continued and I'm still hanging on for dear life.

Enough is Enough	02/20/12
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Sometimes you just have to stand up and state your limits.

The Networking Gap	02/20/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO Many of us don’t recognize the networking power of job boards.

Looking for writers to contribute articles	02/16/12
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with other healthcare professionals, please contact Katie D'Aiuto at kdaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com

How to avoid the Nursing Work Culture From Hell	02/13/12
Joe Niemczura RN, MS Registered Nurse and Author A workplace becomes a surrogate family for the people who spend time there.

Is it Ethical to Discuss Medical Tourism With Your Patient?	02/13/12
Pam Brammann, R.N. President and Managing Director of IHT World, LLC The growing popularity of medical tourism among the American people as a lower cost alternative to medical care in the United States has inspired some questions in the medical community.

Don’t Transfer Your Soul (or Your Talent)	02/12/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO When an employer turns out to be bad, the harm can be long lasting.

Especially for the older nursing student – it’s not about what you know	02/07/12
Joe Niemczura RN, MS Registered Nurse and Author Nowadays nursing is a popular choice for older students.

Amanda Trujillo: a blog from inside the emergency department	02/07/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician Was this nurse wrongfully terminated?

Change is HARD to Do…	02/07/12
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner The change-over to a hospital-owned practice is not without it’s challenges...even in seemingly “simple” things.

Nursing students – the glass is half full!	01/31/12
Joe Niemczura RN, MS Registered Nurse and Author To get a nursing job, be an optimist.

Four distinct generations of workers makes leadership challenging	01/30/12
Joyce Kutin, RN, BS, MOL Continuum of Care Management Clinical Documentation Specialist Several recent factors have brought members of the different generations into much closer physical contact than in the past.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Acute Ischemic Stroke	01/30/12
Scott Lamprecht, DNP, MSN, RN Owner, Complete Medical Consultants Two issues Scott will be speaking on at the upcoming DMGCME conferences.

Will This Affect My Childs SAT Score? Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Head Trauma.	01/30/12
Jennifer L. Joiner MSN, RN CPNP-AC/PC Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Falls are the leading cause of minor traumatic brain injuries in children.

Change the Epilogue of Your Job Search	01/29/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO The new scourge of job seekers is serial unemployment.

When the String is Cut: Tales of a Nurse	01/24/12
Gina Intensive Care Nurse One of my colleagues recently died.

Student Nurse Job Description – The Unwritten Rules for Success	01/24/12
Joe Niemczura RN, MS Registered Nurse and Author Nursing school admission is competitive these days.

Are You Following the “Not so New” 2010 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines?	01/16/12
R. Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP-BC, FAANP Family Nurse Practitioner/ Consultant When patients ask to be screened for all STIs what tests do you order?

Part One “Getting Your Foot in the Door” for a nursing job	01/13/12
Joe Niemczura RN ,MS Registered Nurse and Author Some tips for finding a nursing job.

Happy New Year!: Tales of a Nurse	01/10/12
Gina Intensive Care Nurse At the end of December, codeblog turned 9 years old.

Should a New Graduate nurse relocate to find a Nursing Job?	01/10/12
Joe Niemczura RN ,MS Registered Nurse and Author Should I relocate to find a nursing job?

The Job Seeker With the Dragon Tattoo	01/10/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO What Does the Dragon Tattoo Mean for Job Seekers?

Being “Forced” to Treat a Patient	01/02/12
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Here is a dilemma that I’m sure we’ve all faced at one time or another...patients who DEMAND that we treat them...even when practice guidelines and common sense say otherwise.

How to Succeed in Applying for a Job	12/31/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO I’m going to let you in on the two secrets to success in applying for a job online.

From The Archives: "To My Favorite Residents": A Perspective on Life as an Operating Room Nurse	12/27/11
UnsinkableMB Operating Room Nurse There is more to being a good surgeon than just knowing what to do with instrumentation.

Infection Control: A Perspective on Life as an Operating Room Nurse	12/19/11
UnsinkableMB Operating Room Nurse What happens when a hospital discovers a spike in surgical site infections?

Scrambling to Achieve Credentialing	12/19/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner A snapshot into the process of “jumping through hoops” to get hospital credentialing…

Women’s Health Update: The Challenging Gyn Exam Made Easy and Vulvovaginitis Conondrums	12/19/11
R. Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP-BC, FAANP Family Nurse Practitioner/ Consultant Mimi discusses her upcoming workshop at the DMGCME 2012 conferences in Las Vegas and Orlando.

The Standout Skill: Information for Job Seekers	12/10/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO There is one skill that CEOs today believe is both in critically short supply and critically important to their organization’s success.

Responding to “Threats” from Patients	11/28/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Have you ever had a conversation or letter from a patient, who specifically detailed that it would be YOUR FAULT if something bad happened to him/her, if you didn’t do X-Y-Z?

Using NAC with Trichotillomania: Diary of a New Nurse Practitioner	11/21/11
Dani Williamson CNM, NP Family Nurse Practitioner Trichotillomania is a psychiatric condition characterized by repetitive hair puling that produces noticeable hair loss.

Elder Abuse - Let's Fight It!	11/21/11
Linda America Registered Nurse Elder Abuse is one of the most hidden problems in our nation.

Job Search Entrepreneurism	11/21/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO Personal branding is all the rage these days in job search books and seminars.

The Constant Struggle: Running Behind vs. Being Present in the Moment	11/14/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Sometimes we need to step back and remember that staying “on time” isn’t the only important thing that we do for patients.

The Touch: Tales of a Nurse	11/08/11
Gina Intensive Care Nurse Gina's recent experience as a patient in the OR.

Optimize Your ROL – Your Return on Luck	11/07/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO The difference between companies that are merely good and those that are considered great is often how they use luck.

Fighting Amongst Our Own Ranks….	10/31/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner It’s NOT just the physicians who have an issue with the “doctor” title for NPs. Even those within our own ranks don’t agree about it.

Be Prepared: A Perspective on Life as an Operating Room Nurse	10/24/11
UnsinkableMB Operating Room Nurse How do you make healthcare professionals realize the important role they play in someone's care?

The Sound of Silence: Advice for Job Seekers	10/24/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO Job seekers typically describe their application experience as akin to sending their resume off into a black hole.

Trying to Relax on Vacation…Is it Really Possible?	10/10/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Much as I have looked forward to, yes, NEEDED my annual vacation, I am finding it hard to let things go.

Knock, Knock. Who’s There? Asystole.: Tales of a Nurse	10/10/11
Gina Intensive Care Nurse At work, we have Voceras - little phones that we wear around our necks.

The One Word You Should Avoid in a Job Search	10/09/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO Employers today want to hear a new word.

The Smart Resume: Information for Job Seekers	10/01/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO You have to be at the state-of-the-art in your occupational field. Then, you have to promote that fact using a smart resume.

A Thought About “Taking Home” Your Patients	09/26/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner I’m still struggling with the old adage, “leave things at the office.” What if we turn this thought around, and look at the benefits of NOT doing so.

Making Job Boards Work Part II: Advice for Recruiters	09/21/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO Job boards remain the #1 external source of new hires according to at least two major surveys.

My turn to be interviewed!: Tales of a Nurse	09/19/11
Gina Intensive Care Nurse Online Nursing Degrees is doing a series of interviews on nurse bloggers.

The “Cost” of Diabetes	09/19/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Sometimes, I need a reminder to take a “personal” look at the person--not the data--to understand the issues patients have.

An Investment of Caring	09/12/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO How to make networking effective.

Healthcare Job Board Leaders Announce Acquisition, HealthJobsNationwide.com to Become One of the Most Powerful Recruiting Tools in the Nation	09/10/11
HealthJobsNationwide.com Healthcare Employment Network Acquires Absolutely Health Care.

The Ultimate Job Seeker's Guide: Prepare your resume, ace your interview and land the job you want!	09/09/11
The MyBackgroundCheck.com Team Finding a great job can seem like a challenge, but it might be easier than you think.

VALIDATION	09/07/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner One word so fraught with possibilities, and its ability to empower people. Yet, how often do we really, REALLY receive it? I challenge you to think about it.

On Nursing...: A Perspective on Life as an Operating Room Nurse	09/07/11
UnsinkableMB Operating Room Nurse What I've learned.

Making Job Boards Work: Advice for Recruiters	08/22/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO As with any other product or service, you have to be a smart consumer and a smart user to get the outcome you want.

Make Yourself Indispensable: Advice for Job Seekers

08/22/11

Interview – School Nurse: Tales of a Nurse	08/22/11
Gina Intensive Care Nurse An interview with Erin, a school nurse.

Becoming An Author…Really? Really!	08/15/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner A look into the world of getting an article published...from the “trenches”

Red Shirt Relationships: The Art of Social Recruiting	08/13/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO Red shirt relationships are the single best way to overcome a lack of familiarity and trust.

Make Yourself a “Will Do” Candidate	08/13/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO If we depend on being "can do" people to find a job, we’ll likely see our hopes dashed and our dreams cancelled.

Uniform policy time.	08/01/11
Man-Nurse Registered Nurse There's a semi-confirmed rumor at work that we're going to adopt uniforms for nurses.

Board Certification…Good for the Profession? Or Good for the Pockets of the “Powers that Be?”	08/01/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner What are your thoughts on being board certified? Does it demonstrate clinical competence...or is it a money racket?

The One-Armed Nurse Practitioner—Learning A Lesson From Surgery	07/25/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner I re-learned some lessons while undergoing surgery last week that serve as a reminder of how to foster excellent patient care.

"I feel like a cow"...and other funny translations from Honduras 2011: Diary of a New Nurse Practitioner	07/25/11
Dani Williamson CNM, NP Family Nurse Practitioner I cried today for a patient that only has salt wrapped in corn tortillas for food...

Hospice and hope	07/25/11
Cassie Ruhnke Oncology RN We need to educate the population about what hospice really is and advocate it for our patients.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to NurseJobsNationwide.com	07/23/11
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 90,000 nursing professionals, please contact Katie D'Aiuto at kdaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Opening My Heart & An Interview with Tilda Shalof: Tales of a Nurse	07/15/11
Gina Intensive Care Nurse Gina interviews ICU nurse and author of Opening My Heart.

Duyure Honduras: Day 2: Diary of a New Nurse Practitioner	07/15/11
Dani Williamson CNM, NP Family Nurse Practitioner We are in Honduras in the rainy season and had a torrential downpour last night that made travel up the mountain today scary for our bus of gringos.

The Lactose-Free Diet and Bone Health	07/11/11
Monika B. Pis, PhD, CPNP Health Editor-in-Chief, Plugged in Parents In an attempt to prevent symptoms, many people mistakenly eliminate milk products from their diets completely.

“You Shoulda Been A Doctor.”	07/11/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner I suppose that society as a whole views the doctor as the pinnacle of medicine--the most elite degree of all.

Heading to Honduras! Sign up to follow the journey with my blog!!: Diary of a New Nurse Practitioner	07/11/11
Dani Williamson CNM, NP Family Nurse Practitioner Dani and a medical mission team will be heading to Honduras on Sunday for 7 days in the mountains in San Marcos De Colon.

LPN to BSN Online Bridge Programs	07/08/11
A resource for LPNs looking to obtain their BSN.

Car Seat Safety	07/01/11
Monika B. Pis, PhD, CPNP Health Editor-in-Chief, Plugged in Parents To assure every child’s safety, health care providers should advise parents to have their children ride facing the rear until they reach the maximum height and weight for the seat’s model or after the second birthday, whichever comes last.

Gloria's Testimony on her healing journey at Cool Springs Family Medicine	07/01/11
Dani Williamson CNM, NP Family Nurse Practitioner A thankful patient describes her experience.

Are YOU a Bystander or a Practitioner?	06/24/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner We often are “called to duty” when out-of-the office. Do we make the most of these opportunities to educate others about what we do?

Is Kids’ Interest in Nudity Normal?: What to tell your patients’ parents	06/24/11
Monika B. Pis, PhD, CPNP Health Editor-in-Chief, Plugged in Parents Knowing which behaviors are age-appropriate could alleviate parental anxiety in that respect.

Caffeine use in children	06/17/11
Monika B. Pis, PhD, CPNP Health Editor-in-Chief, Plugged in Parents Caffeine consumption in children should be monitored and kept at a minimum.

New Shoes!: Tales of a Nurse	06/10/11
Gina Intensive Care Nurse For Nurses’s Week, Timberland PRO Renova offered to send me a pair of shoes to try out.

Interview: Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse	05/31/11
Gina Intensive Care Nurse Ready to learn more about nurses who work beyond the bedside?

Balancing Act: A Perspective on Life as an Operating Room Nurse	05/31/11
UnsinkableMB Operating Room Nurse Work is taking up an unhealthy portion of my waking hours despite my best efforts at finding balance.

Sports and Medicine	05/31/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Practicing Medicine is NOT unlike being on a baseball team...we must all be part of the team.

It's a Tough Job But...: A Perspective on Life as an Operating Room Nurse	05/23/11
UnsinkableMB Operating Room Nurse I suppose the most important thing is that I feel that I am making a difference.

Interview - Nurse Journalist	05/23/11
Gina Intensive Care Nurse Jamie Davis from The Nursing Show gives us a glimpse into the world of nursing journalism.

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement	05/20/11
Dani Williamson CNM, NP Family Nurse Practitioner Getting hormones in balance is much more than testing and ordering up some bio-identical hormones.

Being A “Cheerleader”	05/19/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Practicing the “art” of medicine and nursing often requires out-of-the-box skills...yes, even as a cheerleader. Sometimes, this may be a valuable tool that patients need most…

A Cause for Celebration? All in the Eyes of the Beholder…	05/11/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Not everyone is ecstatic about bin Laden’s demise...especially with the price he/she may have paid…

The HUMAN Connection: A Nurse Practitioner's Experience	04/25/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Needing a bit of a reminder, I guess...I realized, once again, why I do what I do.

Harnessing Opportunities through Changing Times	04/19/11
Seth Gordon, President & CEO The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State How are we going to meet the challenges currently before us?

A Stellar Example of a President and CEO	04/17/11
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Bob discusses a recently published article in JNPA The Journal: "Harnessing opportunities through changing times.”

Wherever I Go	04/11/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Once again, I am reminded that my influence may stretch farther than the office walls…

Feeling the Loss…A Moment to Reflect in Precepting	04/09/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner actually MISS precepting my NP student...who was a wonderful example of what an NP should be…

Apparently, Your Pharmacist Can Prescribe, Too…	03/28/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Recent DEA rulings allow certain pharmacists to prescribe controlled substances. However, is this really a good thing?

You Want Me to Measure What?!	03/21/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner As I delve into the mysterious world of the “medical home,” I find there is more “scratching-my-head-in-amazement” than I thought.

You Can't Control How You Die....But You Can Control How You Live!	03/14/11
Dani Williamson CNM, NP Family Nurse Practitioner Some lessons learned from Dani's recent medical scare.

Note to Self: Know your family history BEFORE you have a cardiac event!!	03/04/11
Dani Williamson CNM, NP Family Nurse Practitioner I learned first hand yesterday that BEFORE you think you are having an heart attack, it would behoove one to have knowledge of one’s family history.

Having a “WTH Moment”…: Thoughts from a Nurse Practitioner	02/28/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Admittedly, we all have those moments where we scratch our heads, slam down charts (or computers), and say, “did that JUST HAPPEN?!?!” Today’s moment took a proverbial slice of cake…

Hospice and Hope: How to encourage and support your patients	02/28/11
Cassie Ruhnke Oncology RN When do we decide to discuss hospice with our patients?

Adrenal Fatigue: Information for PAs and NPs	02/14/11
Dani Williamson CNM, NP Family Nurse Practitioner Feeling sluggish, fatigued and stressed? Your adrenal glands could be to blame.

The New 2010 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines and Implications for Screening: Everything You’re Itching to Know!	02/14/11
R. Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP-BC, FAANP Family Nurse Practitioner/ Consultant The proportion of patients that are appropriately screened is significantly lower than recommended in recently published CDC STD Treatment Guidelines.

I. Am. Overwhelmed: A Nurse Practitioner Tries to Find a Happy Medium	02/07/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Had a moment of, “areyafreakinkiddinme” today. Or...maybe that would be MANY moments.

Caregiver and Patient Issues: Views from an RN	01/31/11
Cassie Ruhnke Oncology RN Case management is all about supporting needs and filling in gaps.

Highmark to recognize nurse practitioners as primary care providers	01/23/11
DAVID WENNER, The Patriot-News Health insurer Highmark Inc. said Wednesday that it will recognize nurse practitioners as primary care providers

All Combat Is Not In Afghanistan: A Nurse Practitioner's Story	01/17/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Sometimes we have to fight our own bureaucracy to do what’s right for our best-and-brightest…

Becoming Medical-Specialty Specific Savvy	01/03/11
Marcos A. Vargas, MSHA, PA-C Physician Assistant Seven strategies to assist you in becoming medical-specialty specific savvy during the specialty transitioning process.

Embarking on a New Journey—the Patient Centered Medical Home	01/03/11
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner This is a new business for this NP...setting up practice as a designated Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

Saying Good-Bye	12/27/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Saying goodbye to a special patient.

Miracles of the Season: Thoughts from a Nurse Practitioner	12/06/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Sometimes, in the midst of the every-day angst, along comes a “miracle story” to brighten up your day…

Nurse Practitioner Looking for Help with Research Study	11/19/10
Mary Fischer Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Please help Ms. Fischer with her research study about women’s experiences with discontinuing menopause hormone therapy.

Innovations in Diabetes Management: The Role of the NP	11/03/10
Focus on Diabetes on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Patti Duprey, Nurse Practitioner More than 57 million Americans suffer from pre-diabetic symptoms. With a shortage or primary care doctors, who will take on the role of treating these patients?

Effective Patient-Provider Relations 101: Information for Healthcare Providers	10/27/10
Marcos A. Vargas, MSHA, PA-C Physician Assistant Two tips to consider when building rapport with patients.

Change is Good... Coconut Oil is Almost Even Better!: A Few Things a New Nurse Practitioner has Picked Up On the Job	10/26/10
Dani Williamson CNM, NP Family Nurse Practitioner Following is a fraction of what I have learned in the 3 short months of practicing a balance of traditional/integrative medicine.

Full Moon Phenomena: A Nurse Practitioner Discusses Whether It Really Affects Her Practice	10/26/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner The strange, the bizarre...do we share the belief that the “full moon” brings out the oddities of medicine...and people?

Twitter, Linked-In and Facebook: How NPs can Benefit From Social Media	10/26/10
Partners in Practice on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Barbara Phillips How to effectively connect with your patients, and how to set up online policies and online identities.

Current Trends in Clinical Outsourcing

10/26/10

Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio
Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com
Guest Susan Tout, MD
As the Obama administration pledges to cut the growth rate for national health care spending by more than $2 trillion over the next 10 years, facilities such as hospitals and rehabilitation centers are under continued pressure to find ways to get more for less.

My Mentor – Personal Stories from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Conference	10/18/10
My Mentor Stories on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP A series of personal stories told by healthcare professionals about someone who has made a significant positive impact in their life.

Let’s Talk About Sex: How Healthcare Providers Can Start the Conversation	10/18/10
Markeita McIntosh MPAS PA Physician Assistant Sixty eight percent of individuals are concerned about embarrassing their healthcare provider by asking about sex. How do we open up the lines of communication?

A Time for Reflection: A Nurse Practitioner's Thoughts on Family, Her Practice, and her Blogs	10/18/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Sometimes it takes a family crisis to prioritize what is important in life... and work.

How the VA System is Meeting the Healthcare Needs of Female Veterans	10/11/10
Partners in Practice on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Yvette Petti, PhD, APRN-BC The growing population of female soldiers has raised new challenges for government.

Can Social Networking Revolutionize Disease Management?	10/05/10
Clinician's Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bruce Japsen, Healthcare Business Reporter Guest James Heywood, co-founder and chairman of Patients Like Me At least one new online venture gives patients the opportunity to access data about medications and therapies and their effects and outcomes.

Skin and Soft Tissue Injuries and Infections: A Practical Evidence Based Guide	10/04/10
Adam J. Singer, MD Judd E. Hollander, MD Robert M. Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA The book is appropriate for all levels of training and for the large number of healthcare professionals who treat skin and soft tissue injuries and infections, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, primary care practitioners, emergency practitioners, and surgeons.

Deja Vu…and Good Memories: A Nurse Practitioner is Reminded Why She Chose her Profession	10/04/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Sometimes, in the midst of the tough work weeks, the personal challenges, you will find someone that triggers a memory of days past...and remember why you have chosen this path…

Interviewing Wisely: Ten Key Questions for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to ask	09/28/10
Marcos A. Vargas, MSHA, PA-C Physician Assistant Using these great 10 questions not only prevents employers from monopolizing an interview, but will give you helpful insights as to the suitability of the position for you when making your final decision.

How to Address Patient Medication Adherence With Text	09/27/10
Mobile Medical Minute on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Can something as simple as a text message help solve a complicated problem like medication adherence?

The Hidden Epidemic of Genital Herpes	09/27/10
Partners in Practice on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Terri Warren, NP Nurse practitioner Terri Warren joins host Mimi Secor to explain the risks and treatment of genital herpes and the most reliable tests for diagnosing patients

Inequality: Children and Healthcare	09/23/10
Gloria A. Ojo RN, MBA Utilization Review Coordinator Children who live below the poverty line are in jeopardy of not getting access to sufficient healthcare for illnesses that may be preventable or treatable.

Not Just A. . . . . . , Just Asleep: Perceptions of Ourselves as Nurses	09/13/10
Lauren Jones, RN, Ph.D. Nursing Instructor Dr. Jones discusses self-esteem and perception of nurses in her first column.

Help Wanted: Retail Health Clinics and Nurse Practitioners	09/13/10
Partners in Practice on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Roger Green, DNP Why so many NPs and PAs want to work in retail health, who these companies are recruiting, and the global expansion of these clinics.

Learning From Tragedy: A Nurse Practitioner Considers How We Can Use Lessons from 9-11 to Better the Medical Profession	09/13/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner The anniversary of the horrible tragedy of 9-11 makes us pause to remember those whose lives were lost that day. How about using some of those lessons learned in the aftermath to come together?

Don't Know What You Have Till It's Gone: Insurance and Socialized Medicine	09/13/10
Joanna Odumewu Registered Nurse A registered nurse looks at the effects of losing health insurance.

Roll With It, Baby… How a Nurse Practitioner Copes With Her Patients' Concerns	09/07/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Some days, “rolling with the punches” is easier than others. Especially when comments of “shouldn’t you ask the doctor” hit your ears…

Are We On the Same Page? A Nurse Practitioner Discusses a Patient's Last Wish	09/01/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Making sure that we understand a patient’s last wishes is essential in end-of-life treatment. The tough part is making sure everyone is on the same page.

Nurse Practitioners 101: How They Meet the Nation's Healthcare Needs	08/30/10
Partners in Practice on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Dr. Elayne DeSimone, PhD Nurse practitioners play a critical role in American healthcare.

Short and Long Term Effects of Reform on the Healthcare Market

08/30/10

Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio
Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com
Guest Phil Miller, Vice President of Communications for Merritt Hawkins & Associates,
We all know that healthcare reform may change the way healthcare professionals practice medicine, but how might reform also change the way in which we either find employment or staff our facilities?

Part II: Leadership vs. Management	08/26/10
Swen L Mikesell Health Care Administrator One of the biggest problems we have in not only health care, but in business in general, is the lack of leadership.

Three Strikes, and You’re OUT: A Nurse Practitioner Feels Patient Entitlement is Increasing	08/26/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner The amount of patient entitlement is increasing...but don’t tick me off by being abusive to my staff…

Trends in Healthcare Staffing	08/23/10
Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson, Vice President of Jackson Healthcare Guest Tony Gregoire, Senior Research Analyst at Staffing Industry Analysts We all know that the way medicine is practiced changes everyday, but how do the changes affect the overall trends in healthcare staffing?

The Correlation Between Diabetes, Weight, and Alzheimer's Disease	08/23/10
Partners in Practice on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Susan Scanland, MSN, CRNP, GNP-BC How can we limit the risk of Alzheimer's disease?

Malpractice Insurance and Professional Liability	08/13/10
Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson VP of Jackson Healthcare Guest William F. Galtney, Jr.,chairman of Galtney Enterprises, Cedar Equities, Oxford Insurance Services, and Gessner Holdings, LLC. Nobody likes to think about liability insurance, but it's a topic that every medical professional needs to understand.

Child Abuse: Detection and Reporting	08/12/10
Clinicians Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shira Johnson, MD Guest Walter Lambert, MD . Dr Shira Johnson interviews Dr. Walter Lambert, who has been the medical director of the Child Protection Team at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital since 1988

Leadership vs Management	08/11/10
Swen L Mikesell Health Care Administration One of the biggest problems we have in not only health care, but in business in general, is the lack of leadership.

How Do You Get the Job Every New Grad Wants? Advice from a Veteran Nurse	08/11/10
Kim Rogelstad, RN Registered Nurse In this tough economy finding your first nursing job can be frustrating and disheartening.

Health Care Business 101 & Then Some	08/05/10
Clinician's Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bruce Japsen, Chicago Tribune Reporter Guest Wright Pinson, MD Healthcare reform may bring more medical care services to patients, which means more and complex business for the nation's physicians.

Making Clinical Trials More Relevant	07/29/10
Inspired to Act on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Steven Nissen, MD Guest Martin Samuels, MD How can clinical trials be made above reproach?

UMMA Clinic: Bridging Cultural Divides Through Health Care	07/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest Yasser Aman, PhD, MPH In 1992, after the verdict was handed down in the Rodney King trial, there were six days of rioting in south Los Angeles.

What is a Nurse?	07/21/10
Kim Rogelstad, RN Registered Nurse Kim discusses the different jobs nurses are blessed to choose from based on who we are and what specific gifts we bring to the table.

The Expansion of Nurse Practitioners Worldwide	07/20/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Joyce Pulcini, PhD, RN Since 1990 the role of the nurse practitioner has become a vital part of healthcare in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

Locum Tenens Jobs: More Than a Lifestyle Change - Issues for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Physicians Considering Locum Tenens Jobs	07/19/10
Your Career In Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com Guest David Baldridge, President of the CompHealth Locum Tenens Division Tim and David discuss locum tenens jobs and issues related to this employment alternative for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Nurse Practitioner Protocols and Collaboration in Long-Term Care	07/14/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Debra Bakerjian, PhD, MSN What strengths do physicians and nurse practitioners contribute to the long-term care interdisciplinary team, and what are the keys to a strong collaborative practice?

Preventing Workplace Violence Against Nurses	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jennifer Shu, MD Guest Diana Mason, RN, PhD and Charlene Richardson, RN Workplace violence against nurses occurs at an unacceptable rate in healthcare settings.

Barriers to Independent Nurse Practitioner Ownership	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C Guest Carolyn Zaumeyer, NP, RN Carolyn Zaumeyer, a nurse practitioner, discusses with host Lisa D'Andrea the key barriers for a nurse practitioner to establish an independent practice.

Nurse Practitioners in the Growing Field of Retail Healthcare	07/05/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Roger Green, DNP Healthcare practiced between the grocery store's pharmacy and produce section is becoming one of the largest sectors employing nurse practitioners in the United States.

The Call for a National Nurse	06/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest Teri Mills, RN and Alisa Schneider, RN Is it time for nursing to have a seat at the nation's healthcare table?

Neutropenic Precautions and the Risk of Immunosuppression	06/24/10
Cassie Ruhnke Oncology RN A diagnosis of cancer comes with a myriad of life changes.

The Certified Diabetes Educator: A Key Role in the Diabetes Team	06/22/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Angela Norton, RN, CDE, PHN How has the role of the certified diabetes educator changed in the management of diabetes?

The Beginning and Future of the Nurse Practitioner Profession	06/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Loretta Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FNP In 1965, Dr. Loretta Ford, a pediatric nurse at the University of Colorado Medical Center, began to grow concerned about the patients in her community.

Personal Experience with Post-Surgical Complications	06/21/10
Bonnie L. Pope Registered Nurse When you're actually in the arena, sometimes you don't see the bull charging at you.

THE SILENT QUESTION	06/07/10
Cassie Ruhnke Oncology RN Typically the one issue that is never brought up is the issue of how a disease will affect your sexual relationship with your partner.

Doctor Scare	06/01/10
Cassie Ruhnke Oncology RN No one should live with chronic pain, or for that matter, chronic doubt about a doctor or care.

RN's For Hire: 500,000 By the Year 2025	05/22/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest Peter Buerhaus, PhD, RN The nursing shortage is nothing new: it began as a supply side shortage in the 1990s Join host Susan Dolan and her guest, Dr. Peter Buerhaus, healthcare economist and professor of nursing at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, as they explore the history of the nursing shortage.

Nurse Refresher Course	05/21/10
Bonnie L. Pope Registered Nurse Bonnie discusses the difficulty in finding nurse refresher courses.

Massachusetts Case Study: Nurse Practitioners & the Demand for Primary Care	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD With more Americans due to become insured as a result of healthcare reform, nurse practitioners will be increasingly necessary to help make up for the shortage of primary care physicians.

Filling in During a Strike	05/09/10
Bonnie L. Pope Registered Nurse Bonnie discusses the impact of filling in during a nursing strike.

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