http://nursing.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Nursing GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2007-10-29T05:44:41Z hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/31/your-entrance-essay.htm Many nursing programs require an essay on why you want to become a nurse as part of their admission requirements. Each of the requirements is scored or carries a weight... http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/31/your-entrance-essay.htm 2007-10-31T20:58:39Z http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/29/senate-saves-nursing-workforce-development-funding.htm The ANA (American Nurses Association) has applauded the U.S. Senate for defeating the Allard Amendment (3369) to the 2008 FY Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act... http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/29/senate-saves-nursing-workforce-development-funding.htm 2007-10-29T05:44:41Z http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/26/257375.htm How to do a head to toe assessment is just one of the "how to's" you'll find on the Nursing Site. These are designed to help student nurses and those... http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/26/257375.htm 2007-10-26T17:07:19Z http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/21/find-an-accredited-nursing-program.htm Nursing schools are impacted and the competition is stiff. There is a shortage of nurse educators due in main part to low salaries. Improve your odds of getting in by... http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/21/find-an-accredited-nursing-program.htm 2007-10-21T10:32:41Z http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/21/before-you-decide-to-become-a-nurse-3.htm It's that time of year when high school students are applying to colleges and mapping out their future. If you're thinking about becoming a nurse, congratulations and good luck to... http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/21/before-you-decide-to-become-a-nurse-3.htm 2007-10-21T02:28:46Z http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/15/why-cant-i-find-an-online-program-for-non-nurses.htm One of the most common Email requests that I receive is one asking for help to find an online ADN or LP/VN program for someone wishing to become a nurse. The... http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/15/why-cant-i-find-an-online-program-for-non-nurses.htm 2007-10-15T16:16:19Z http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/13/tell-congress-to-override-veto-of-schip.htm The American Nurses Association is encouraging U.S. nurses to contact their legislators about President Bush's recent veto of SCHIP. The U.S. Senate passed the SCHIP legislation with a majority sufficient... http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/13/tell-congress-to-override-veto-of-schip.htm 2007-10-13T15:14:20Z http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/12/a-checklist-for-nursing-procedures.htm Each day as you begin your shift, review the care each of your patients will need. Before you begin to do anything with your patients you need to stop and... http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/12/a-checklist-for-nursing-procedures.htm 2007-10-12T15:42:39Z http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/03/new-nurses-need-to-be-prepared.htm Are you a new grad? Are you adapting to your new responsibilities well? It will take time for you to become comfortable in your new shoes. Give it time. You... http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/03/new-nurses-need-to-be-prepared.htm 2007-10-03T15:02:57Z http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/02/257368.htm October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm sure you know that, and in case you didn't, all the pink ribbons everywhere should have given you a hint. As nurses we... http://nursing.about.com/b/2007/10/02/257368.htm 2007-10-02T18:48:28Z