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Thank you for paying us a visit! This site owned/operated by Andrew & Melanie Lopez. For our Ask A Nurse service, please click here Andrew and Melanie are Registered Nurses. Andrew works Subacute Rehab in Southern New Jersey, is married to Melanie (ICU, Oncology), father to Autumn. Andrew's been working on the Nursefriendly since 1997. The goal was for it was initially to generate enough money for him to stay home more with his family. At this point, the website generates enough for Andrew to work agency a few days/week, and be there for family/school functions. For other nurses contemplating starting a business online, we'd be happy to compare notes. In 2001, Andrew became a stay at home father, working a few days agency each month to keep up his license/skills. His days revolve around watching Autumn grow, expanding the Nursefriendly to cover more healthcare/entrepreneur topics and helping Nurse Entrepreneurs get started online. We are Incorporated in The State of New Jersey, under the name: Nursefriendly, Inc. 38 Tattersall Drive, Mantua, New Jersey (NJ) 08051 Our Phone #: 856-415-9617, info@nursefriendly.com, ICQ#6116137 (www.icq.com) Search for us by name "nursefriendly" Mission Statement: The purpose of our nursing directory is to make reliable nursing and healthcare resources easily acessible to all. It is our experience that finding useful and relevant healthcare information on the Internet can be difficult and confusing. For this reason, our staff of Licensed Practical and Registered Nurses have researched the web and chosen only sites that fit our criteria. That is, websites that we would be comfortable using ourselves or referring patients and family members to. The web is everchanging, and what was relevant in the past, may not be today. Our directory (of hundreds of thousands of links to other sites) is constantly being reviewed, repaired, updated, and upgraded to keep it as fresh as possible. We would appreciate you contacting us about broken links if and when they are discovered. More about Andrew Articles: Nursing, Not For Everyone, Not For Most People:"Nurses are Licensed Professionals who's practice is regulated by Nurse Practice Acts, and the State Board of Nursing of each State. Nursing is a ..." Ask A Nurse Service Epinions.com Facebook profile (and pics) Nursing Resume Nursing Malpractice Case Studies Stumbleupon picks (sites we would recommend). Nursing Picks Updates on Twitter More about Nursefriendly.com nursefriendly.com | Domain profile, Boardreader.com:"Domain profile page for nursefriendly.com. This page has aggregated link data from Message Board Posts, and Forum Threads, which have linked TO and FROM nursefriendly.com both internally and externally. This page reports by time period the link matrix for the following:" http://boardreader.com/domain/nursefriendly.com McAfee Site advisor Site downloads Interesting stats on our sites: inspirationalnursing.com lopez1.com Nursefriendly.com (Quantcast.com) Nursinghumor.com (Quantcast.com) prescriptionforviagra.com My site is worth $5234.1. How much is yours worth? Site Citations: Our efforts to make the nursefriendly a useful resource have panned out. We are cited often by other websites and publications including: Attitude indicator and activity monitoring device, United States Patent 6611783, Freepatentsonline.com:"Abstract: An attitude indicator device for detecting, indicating, and/or logging the positional attitude of an individual in response to deviation from a set of one or more reference angles. By way of example and not of limitation, the device is mounted on the thigh of a patient and measurements are taken from an acceleration sensor within the device. The acceleration measurements are communicated to a receiver when the measurements deviate from acceptable thresholds, whereby the receiver indicates an alert condition. The device may be employed within numerous medical related applications, for example, to facilitate preventing patient egress and the prevention/detection of patient falls." http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6611783.html US Patent 6611783 - Attitude indicator and activity monitoring device, Patentstorm.us:"An attitude indicator device for detecting, indicating, and/or logging the positional attitude of an individual in response to deviation from a set of one or more reference angles. By way of example and not of limitation, the device is mounted on the thigh of a patient and measurements are taken from an acceleration sensor within the device. The acceleration measurements are communicated to a receiver when the measurements deviate from acceptable thresholds, whereby the receiver indicates an alert condition. The device may be employed within numerous medical related applications, for example, to facilitate preventing patient egress and the prevention/detection of patient falls." PatentStorm Pierce School Lofts 1375 Maryland Ave. NE Loft B Washington, DC 20002 http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6611783.html ****************************************************** ****************************************************** We registered our domain name and corporate names "Nursefriendly.com, Nursefriendly, Inc." in 2001. Since then a "Nurse Friendly" designation has been adopted by the Texas Nursing Association and other organizations. More info on that here: ETMC (East Texas Medical Center) Named Nurse-Friendly Designated Hospital:"ETMC has earned the Nurse-FriendlyTM hospital designation of the Texas Nurses Association, a superior achievement certifying the hospital as having the ideal nursing practice environment. ETMC joins an elite group of 31 hospitals in the state who have earned the three-year designation. "This prestigious award comes only to organizations that are truly committed to their nurses and have processes in place to support and promote professional growth of their nurses," said Cherie Murphy, RN, ETMC vice president of patient services. "However, we measure our success by how our efforts improve the quality of life for people in East Texas." http://www.kltv.com/global/story.asp?S=5692772 ****************************************************** Nurse Friendly Facilities update; Pathway to Excellence:"In late October the American Nurses Credentialing Center chose the name Pathway to Excellence for the Nurse Friendly Facilities program (purchased in July, 2007 from the Texas Nurses Association). The plan is moving forward on implementation of the Pathway to Excellence program here in New Mexico. Many nurses, mid-managers, and CNOs (Chief Nursing Officers) have read about this program in the NM Nurse, or have heard about it here or from colleagues in Texas, and are looking forward to using the Pathway to Excellence as a means of improving nursing work environments" http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-196964211.html ****************************************************** Texas Nurses Association Announces Newest Nurse-Friendly Designated Hospitals:"The Nurse-Friendly designation program was introduced by Texas Nurses Association just two years ago in response to broad-reaching, evidence-based research that correlated direct nursing care to positive patient outcomes, and brought to light the transformation necessary in the work environment of nurses if safe, quality patient care was to be realized and nurses were to be retained in a profession that since 1998 had been experiencing a severe workforce shortage. Still the largest segment of the health care workforce, nurses passionate about caring for patients had been driven out of the profession in part due to the practice environment." http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/496958/texas_nurses_association_announces_newest_nursefriendly_designated_hospitals/ ****************************************************** Valley Regional Medical Center-Brownsville (Nurseonline.us):"American Nurses Credentialing Center bestowed a "Pathway to Excellence" designation on the facility, which means the organization has deemed the working environment friendly to nurses. To receive this designation, the hospital must meet several criteria, including offering continuing education opportunities; encouraging feedback from nurses on patient care; establishing nursing-leadership organizations in the hospital; and offering competitive pay, hospital officials said. The process of applying for this designation "forces a facility to look at the environment from a nursing perspective," said Christine Trejo, Valley Regional's director of education. "You have to ask if it's a good place (for nurses) to work, to grow and to have a balanced life." http://nurseonline.us/html/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=65&Itemid=46 ****************************************************** Woodland Heights Medical Center, Nurse Friendly Hospital:"Woodland Heights Medical Center is proud to be one of few hospitals in the state of Texas that is designated as a Nurse Friendly hospital. In order to be selected as a Nurse Friendly hospital, Woodland Heights Medical Center had to meet twelve essential elements (as defined by nurses and research) that represent the ideal practice environment. Key to the designation process, the hospital's own nurses had to confirm through confidential, online surveying that their facility is committed to nurses, and values their contributions in its overall pursuit of safe, quality patient care. The Texas Nurses Association sponsors the Nurse Friendly program. Read more about the Nurse Friendly hospitals." Woodland Heights Medical Center 505 South John Redditt Drive Lufkin, TX 75904 (936) 634-8311 http://www.woodlandheights.net/Job%20Opportunities/Pages/Nurse%20Friendly%20Hospital.aspx ****************************************************** What is a "Nurse Friendly Facility?" (name will change in near future).:"The Texas Nurses Association developed a program called the Nurse Friendly Facility program to meet the needs of nurses working in the many small rural facilities in that state, because many felt that the ANCC Magnet Program was expensive and didn't meet the needs of the small facilities. They now have 39 facilities, including a long term care facility, that have been designated as Nurse Friendly." http://www.thefreelibrary.com/What+is+a+"Nurse+Friendly+Facility%3F"+(name+will+change+in+near...-a0196963340 ****************************************************** ****************************************************** This page is meant to serve as a resource to nurse entrepreneurs and those interested in becoming entrepreneurs. On it you will find links to small and large business related resources. In the works, is a nurse entrepreneur directory. This is meant to give some direction and provide resources for those either starting out, or looking to expand into other areas. On to The Directory Listings in the nurse entrepreneur directory will be for any type of business. Your enterprise does not need to be medically related. The directory is open, suggestions and feedback are welcome. Please pass the word on about this site. This page is home to a nationwide nurse e-mail directory and serves as the prototype for The Nurse Entrepreneur. It was designed to encourage networking between nurses as is the nurse entrepreneur directory. How do I sign up? With that, hope you find the page useful, if you know of other helpful links, please suggest that they be added. Click here to send comments and mail to Andrew Lopez, RN ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Custom Search ****************************************************** Nursing Topics, A to Z: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z If your website is not listed here, we encourage you to submit it: Add Your Website/URL. See also: Nursing Degrees, LPN-RN, RN-BSN, RN-MSN, Online/Offline College, University and more!:"Higher income. Career mobility. Now, no matter where you live or what your schedule, you can earn your Associate or Bachelor Degree to take your professional life to the next level — without putting the rest of your life on hold!" If you do any Browsing or Windowshopping online, please visit our online Mall: http://www.nursefriendly.com/shopping/ Gifts For Nurses: http://www.nursefriendly.com/gifts/ 4nursinguniforms.com:"Choose from Top Nursing Uniform Companies. All sizes, styles and popular name brands available. Large selection of accessories as well: Accessories Blood Pressure Cuffs, Sphygnomanometers Nursing Tote Bags, Carry-Ons, Medical Bags Clinical, Medical Supplies, Nurses Discount Outlet: Angels, Books, Clothing , Equipment, Figurines, Holidays, Home Decor, Jewelry, Nurses, Office Decor, Scrubs, Shoes, T-Shirts Footwear, Shoes, Sandals, Discount, Bargains Gifts For Nurses (Nurses Week) Hosiery, Socks, Stockings Hats, Jackets, Jumpers Jewelry, Earrings, Necklaces, Watches Luxury Spas, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures Perfumes, Fragrances, Phermones Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Footwear, High Heels, Slippers Stethescopes, Nurse Kits, Replacement Parts Swimwear (Tan-Through) Women's Lingerie " 4nursinguniforms.com Search For Scrubs, Uniforms & More on eBay! Choose Nursing Uniforms, Shoes, Scrubs, Accessories By Brand: Accessories Nursing Carry-Ons, Medical Bags, Clinical, Medical Supplies, Footwear, Shoes, Sandals, Discount, Bargains Gifts For Nurses (Nurses Week) Hats, Jackets, Jumpers Jewelry, Earrings, Necklaces, Watches Luxury Spas, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures Perfumes, Fragrances, Phermones Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Footwear, High Heels, Slippers Stethescopes, Nurse Kits, Replacement Parts Swimwear (Tan-Through) Women's Lingerie Surprised? eBay Has Nursing Supplies, scrubs, uniforms, stethescopes, etc.:"You can find nursing supplies right here! With over 5 million items for sale every day, you'll find the nursing supplies you're looking for at the world's online marketplace - eBay!" http://www.nursefriendly.com/ebay/ Nursing In The Media, truthaboutnursing.org ER:"Media products under your influence, particularly the NBC/Warner drama "ER," are harming the profession of 2.7 million American nurses by giving the public an inaccurate and inadequate account of what nurses really do to save and improve lives. Research suggests that "ER" strongly and negatively influences the way children view nursing. These products contribute to the nursing shortage, a public health crisis that threatens millions worldwide." http://www.truthaboutnursing.org/letters/er/ House, MD:"The main patient in tonight's episode of Fox's House was a nurse who believed that a cat tended to sit with those who were about to die--including, recently, the nurse herself. That may not sound like a promising vehicle for House to improve its abysmal portrayal of nursing. But the show actually presents the nurse as someone with health knowledge. And her search for meaning in faith, for some reason in tragic events, is a real counterpoint to House's cold rationality. Indeed, despite the obvious potential for mockery in the cat angle, the mighty House treats the nurse with considerable respect--he seems to care what she thinks, or at least to find her views unnerving. Of course, the nurse plays no real clinical role in the episode, and no other nurses do either. So the episode suggests, as usual, that physicians provide all important care in hospital settings, including all meaningful psychosocial and physical care. Still, any suggestion that intelligent life resides in a nurse is a welcome departure for House (and for the episode's writer Peter Blake, who also penned a November 2005 House episode that was notable for its physician glorification and its casual contempt for other health professions). Tonight's episode, "Here Kitty," drew 13.1 million U.S. viewers. more... see the relevant film clips... and please join our letter writing campaign!" http://www.truthaboutnursing.org/letters/house/ Private Practice:"ABC's Private Practice, whose season ends tomorrow, April 30, may be the only broadcast network show with a major nurse character to return next season. In the February 5 episode (Mike Ostrowski's "Acceptance," 13 million U.S. viewers), lone nurse character Dell Parker, who is studying to be a midwife, shows some tentative clinical aptitude and knowledge to go with his boyish eagerness. Under the close supervision of OB/GYN Addison Montgomery, Dell ably performs a vacuum-assisted delivery. Later he haltingly guides the baby's parents toward breastfeeding. Dell also performs an assured solo ultrasound of pregnant psychiatrist Violet Turner, calming her panic attack and eliciting her agreement to his own suggestion that, though he's "not a doctor," he will likely become a "pretty good midwife." The show still condescends to Dell, who is also the office manager/receptionist at the LA clinic where the show is set. In the March 26 episode (Craig Turk's "Do the Right Thing," 10.1 million U.S. viewers)," http://www.truthaboutnursing.org/letters/pp/ "Scrubs" defines nursing:""Scrubs" defines nursing: it's all about shutting up and following physician "orders. " Tonight's episode of NBC's "Scrubs," which purports to teach nurse Carla Espinosa that nursing is all about doing what physicians tell you, is one of the most virulently anti-nurse prime time television episodes the Center has ever seen. more..." http://www.truthaboutnursing.org/news/2009/may/06_scrubs.html To subscribe to our: Nurse Friendly Notes Newsletter: Send a blank e-mail to: nursefriendlynotes-subscribe@topica.com http://www.nursefriendly.com Nursing Jokes, Medical Humor, Jokes to make you laugh and smile all day. Send a blank email to: nursingjokes-subscribe@topica.com http://lists.topica.com/lists/nursingjokes/ Clinical Nursing Cases: Send a blank message to: clinicalnursingcases-subscribe@topica.com http://www.nursingcasestudy.com Inspirational Stories: Send a blank e-mail to: inspirationalstories-subscribe@topica.com http://www.inspirationalnursing.com Nursing Chat, Nurse Discussion Forums: http://nursingdiscussions.com Alphabetical Nursing Topic Discussion, Chat List Are good CNA jobs that hard to find? Being A Male Nurse Curtailing Workplace Gossip Dealing With Confrontation In Nursing Degree Vs Diploma EKG Classes First Year On The Floor Horror Stories -- working short staffed How Many Hours A Week Do You Work Impaired Nurses Liability Question for Experienced Nurses LPN vs. RN vs. BSN, etc... Male Nurses Mandatory BSN to practice nursing being considered Mean Age of RNs Military Nursing More Foreign Nurses, Is It A Plot? Nurse Entrepreneurs Nurses Aides, Can't Live With Them. . . Nurses In Recovery: Nursing & Adult ADD Put Male Nurses In Panties Rude Doctors Specialty Nursing Staff Nurses Tattoos In The Workplace The Nursing Shortage, Your Opinions To Stay In Nursing or Not Travel Nurses Talk Travel Nursing Workplace Violence, Horizontal Violence Against Nurses ****************************************************** ******************************************************

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