http://www.campusrn.com/jobblog/ en chrishealey@fdssd.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-20T19:38:00-05:00 http://www.campusrn.com/jobblog/scholarship_program_now_open_to_allied_health_students/ /jobblog/scholarship_program_now_open_to_allied_health_students/#When:20:04:00Z $15,000 in Scholarships Available to Nursing & Allied Health Students Allied Health Students are now eligible to apply for the Nursing Scholarships. Launched in 2008, the scholarship program was previously open to only nursing students, but has now expanded to include those pursueing a career as allied health professionals as well. “Due to the tremendous success of the 2009 CampusRN Scholarship Program, we are pleased to continue to the scholarship program in 2010. With the shortages of healthcare professionals in all areas of expertise, we felt it important to expand the program to include allied health students in addition to nursing students.” says CEO & Founder, Matt Casey. The scholarship program is the most comprehensive of its kind for students pursuing a career in healthcare. Six $2500 scholarships will are awarded annually to need and deserving students from regions across the country. Students can apply directly at: Allied Health Scholarship The deadline for applications is April 1st Read what the winners of the 2009 Nursing Scholarship have to say at: http://www.campusrn.com/network/scholarship_winners About CampusRN: CampusRN.com has been designed to service the needs of nursing/allied health students and recent grads and their potential employers. With our resources, students can actively seek employment by applying to current job/externship openings, research employers nationwide and compare various career options within their field. Employers have the opportunity to reach candidates with direct email blasts, job postings and branding campaigns before they graduate and enter the highly competitive job market. National, news, Employer News, University News 2009-10-15T20:04:00-05:00 http://www.campusrn.com/jobblog/college_expands_nursing_program/ /jobblog/college_expands_nursing_program/#When:19:38:00Z Responding to a critical need, PDCCC established an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. This five-semester program prepares selected students to qualify as practitioners of technical nursing in a variety of healthcare facilities. After successful completion of the program, students will be eligible for the National Council Licensure Exam-Registered Nurse for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Employment opportunities for the registered nurse include staff positions in hospitals, nursing homes, health departments, physicians’ offices, clinics, day care centers, industry, hospices, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centers and home healthcare agencies. Read full article. news, Virginia 2009-11-20T19:38:00-05:00 http://www.campusrn.com/jobblog/editorial_expand_nursing_schools/ /jobblog/editorial_expand_nursing_schools/#When:19:22:00Z Michigan faces an estimated shortage of 18,000 nurses in the next five years. Bachelor’s degree nursing programs at four-year colleges and universities cannot accommodate all the students who want to attend. The state should allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing. The two-year schools now offer associate’s degrees in nursing that can lead to a student becoming a registered nurse. But increasingly, hospitals and other health care organizations prefer registered nurses to have four-year degrees, according to legislative testimony noted in a state House Fiscal Agency analysis. Read full article. news, Michigan 2009-11-20T19:22:00-05:00 http://www.campusrn.com/jobblog/st_johns_health_system_is_hiring9/ /jobblog/st_johns_health_system_is_hiring9/#When:19:02:00Z St. John’s is a Springfield, Missouri-based integrated health system serving the residents of southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas since 1891. More than 10,000 co-workers, 460 physicians and 1100 volunteers work together to meet St. John’s mission of improving the health and quality of the communities we serve, with a particular concern for those who are economically poor. St. John’s is a member of the Sisters of Mercy Health System-St. Louis, the ninth largest Catholic Health System in the United States. Since 1999, St. John’s has been ranked among the nation’s Top 100 Integrated Health Systems as recognized by Verispan. Missouri, news 2009-11-20T19:02:00-05:00 http://www.campusrn.com/jobblog/self_regional_healthcare_is_hiring_rns12/ /jobblog/self_regional_healthcare_is_hiring_rns12/#When:18:59:00Z Self Regional Healthcare began as Self Memorial Hospital in 1951 and was built to be one of the most advanced hospitals in the country. Local business leader and philanthropist James C. Self personally oversaw the construction and recruited top physicians from across the country. The commitment to provide advanced care with leading edge technology continues today.  news, South Carolina 2009-11-20T18:59:00-05:00 http://www.campusrn.com/jobblog/san_juan_regional_medical_center_is_hiring_rns7/ /jobblog/san_juan_regional_medical_center_is_hiring_rns7/#When:18:49:00Z San Juan Regional Medical Center is a 240 bed acute care hospital with a level III trauma center located in Farmington, New Mexico. In August 2006, an $83 million expansion was completed which added 72 new private patient rooms, most with fresh air balconies. The expansion also added 8 new operating suites, all with ceiling-mounted boom technology, a new public cafe, a healing garden, a well equipped staff/physician exercise room, and a new Central Sterile Processing facility. The older part of the facility is undergoing renovation, with all patient rooms being converted to private. Much of the renovation is completed, including the new staff-only cafe, and a spacious Cardiac and Pulmonary Gym. news, New Mexico 2009-11-20T18:49:00-05:00 http://www.campusrn.com/jobblog/saint_thomas_health_services_is_hiring_rns14/ /jobblog/saint_thomas_health_services_is_hiring_rns14/#When:18:42:00Z Why STHS? Saint Thomas Health Services is more than a healthcare provider. We’re a five-hospital healthcare ministry, and it’s our people who make the difference. As a member of our family, you’ll be part of our vision - to see everything through the patient’s eyes. news, Tennessee 2009-11-20T18:42:00-05:00 http://www.campusrn.com/jobblog/kaweah_delta_health_care_district_critical_care_nursing_internship_program/ /jobblog/kaweah_delta_health_care_district_critical_care_nursing_internship_program/#When:18:37:02Z Kaweah Delta would like to invite New Grad RNs to apply for the 3-month Critical Care Nursing Internship Program. Start Date: February 8, 2010 The Critical Care Nursing internship Program is focused on the development of the professional nurse, providing the full continuum of critical care. Nurses in the program will participate in rotations throughout the critical care environment including ICU, ICCU and Emergency Department Internship experiences will also include open heart surgery and other nursing units deemed appropriate for the RN/RNIP. California 2009-11-20T18:37:02-05:00 http://www.campusrn.com/jobblog/big_reasons_to_take_online_nursing_continuing_education/ /jobblog/big_reasons_to_take_online_nursing_continuing_education/#When:17:15:00Z The Internet has brought many important and significant changes in almost every aspect in the lives of the modern man. Online Nursing Continuing Education is one of the greatest benefits that has been added to this technological innovation. Before we start looking into this Nursing Ceus, we would like to compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of this method of education. Read full article. National, news 2009-11-20T17:15:00-05:00 http://www.campusrn.com/jobblog/clinical_practice_specialist_and_magnet_coordinator/ /jobblog/clinical_practice_specialist_and_magnet_coordinator/#When:16:30:00Z Clinical Practice Specialist and Magnet Coordinator Full Time 8:00am - 4:00pm Flexible Shift This position requires an individual who is motivated, a self-starter, create, ability to think outside the box, have initiative and Nursing Education/Teaching Experience. The area of clinical expertise required is in Surgical/Ortho and Rehab. Experience in Magnet Designation required. Must have an active Florida RN license, Masters’ Degree (Nursing Preferred), BLS certified Individual with Nursing Specialty Certifications(Med/Surg, or Surgical or Ortho Certification preferred. The individual to be considered for the position must have the clinical skils required for the position and have the ability to coordinate Magnet Activities for redesignation and maintenance of Magnet status. 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