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Gifts For Nurses, Search Our Sites Nursing Blog, Chat, Forum, Nursing Career Jobs, Nursing Degrees, Programs, Nursing Homes, NursingMail.com, Nursing Scrubs, Uniforms, Nursing Schools, Colleges, Scholarships (Nursing), Traveling Nurses Nursing Topics, A to Z: Nursing Degrees, LPN-RN, RN-BSN, RN-MSN, Associate, Bachelors, Masters and more! Free Downloads, Games, Software, and more! ****************************************************** See Also: Falls, Injuries & Prevention, Geriatric Nurses National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA):"We are the first and only nursing specialty organization dedicated to helping you realize your full potential as a gerontological nurse. We are a growing, dynamic and dedicated group of professionals who share ideas and information that improve the quality of nursing care for our elderly. National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) 7794 Grow Drive Pensacola, FL 32514 Tel:(850) 473-1174 or (800) 723-0560 Fax:(850) 484-8762 email: ngna@puetzamc.com http://www.ngna.org/ ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Lucille "Lou" Addington, RN, CLNC, Florida:"We do medical-legal consulting for attorneys, insurance companies and HMO's, and private individuals. Presuit investigations and affidavits. Expert witness location. Special interest in vaccine damage cases and long term care/elder care issues. My associate and I bring a combined 42 years of professional nursing practice to our cases." Specialty Areas: Emergency Room/Trauma care, http://www.nursefriendly.com/emergency/ Expert Witness Location, http://www.nursingexperts.com Home Care, http://www.nursefriendly.com/home.care/ IV Team, http://www.nursefriendly.com/intravenous/ Legal Nurse Consultant, http://www.legalnursingconsultant.org Long Term Care, http://www.nursefriendly.com/ltc/ Managed Care Organizations, HMO's, http://www.nursefriendly.com/hmo Psychiatric, http://www.nursefriendly.com/psych/ Vaccine Injury Issues, http://www.nursingexperts.com/vaccines Nursing Administration http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/addington ****************************************************** Atkinson, Julie, South Carolina: Specialty Areas: Community Health, Long Term Care http://www.nursefriendly.com/atkinson ****************************************************** Tina Berkofsky, RN, CLNC, Florida Legal Nurse Consultants, Nursing Entrepreneurs http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/berkofsky/ ****************************************************** Natalie A. Cole, RN, BHSA, CMCN, LNC, West Virginia Legal Nurse Consultants:"I provide medical record reviews and case analyses for attorneys working in medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and general negligence. My skills and education as a Registered Nurse, in addition to my training as a Legal Nurse Consultant, eases the burden of other legal team members by allowing them to concentrate on other important areas of a case." 5167 Procious Maysel Road Procious, West Virginia (WV) 25164 Phone number: (304) 587-7010 http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/cole ****************************************************** Lisa Desimon R.N, D.C, CLNC, Illinois Nurse Entrepreneurs:"Certified Legal Nurse Consultant business, serving as a consulting expert and testifying expert on a variety of medical/legal issues/cases." 7358 Timberwolf Trail Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208 http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/desimon ****************************************************** Baraka Dimson, BSN, New York City Nursing Agencies, Nurse-Owned Businesses:"Staff Nurse Inc. is a staffing agency for nursing homes in the state of New York. We staff nursing homes with qualified licensed practical nurses and registered professional nurses. Our rates are extremely competitive and we offer on-going staff development for our nurses. In addition to this we have a department that offers 5 weeks NCLEX review class for repeat NCLEX test takers only. We offer them the support they need and review in a small and intimate classroom environment. Our NCLEX review classes are so good, if after taking it the graduate nurse is still not successful, we allow him or her to continue taking our review classes up to 1 year until they pass the NCLEX and obtain their license. 312-316 East 149th street Bronx New York Zip Code: 10452 Phone number: 718-772-6663 Fax number: 718-293-3980 http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/dimson ****************************************************** Teddi Nuss, RN, Mid-South Litigation Support Services:"We use our knowledge and experience to help attorneys de-mystify the medical issues in legal cases. We provide screening for merit, medical record review, interpretation and organization, time line chronologies, case summary, medical literature research, and written reports (on paper and/or disk). We collaborate with attorneys to develop a cost effective and winning aproach to the medical issues in their cases." 1534 California Avenue Lot N Camden Arkansas (AR) 71701 Phone: 870-836-1156 Fax: 870-836-1185 teddinuss@cei.net http://www.nursingexperts.com/nuss ****************************************************** Victoria Pettograsso, LPN, BS, MS, Coastal Care Nursing Associates:"Private nurse Ownership assures our patients of superior nursing care and personalization. Presently, we are expanding our horizons into the nurse registry-consulting field. We would like to help you set up your own nurse registry. Time saved in policy and procedure development can yield earlier profits." 1525 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 603 Venice, Florida 34285 Phone: 941-492-4474, Fax: 443-342-2493 CoastalCare@nursingentrepreneurs.com http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/pettograsso ****************************************************** Angela M Rowe, RN, LNC, GCM, Senior Care Solutions, Alabama Nursing Entrepreneurs:"Senior Care Solutions provides Geriatric Care Management Services to aging adults and their families in Central Alabama. Our goal is to help seniors and disabled individuals to obtain the assistance they need to maintain safety, dignity, and quality of life. Senior Care Solutions provides advocacy, evaluation, education, and support services to seniors in Alabama." 3049 Lansdowne Drive Montgomery Alabama 36111 Phone number: 334-834-9483 Fax number: 214-279-6602 http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/rowe ****************************************************** Tirzah Silver, LPN, Essential Staffing, LLC, Nurse Owned Businesses, Nursing, Staffing Agencies:" Providing temporary staffing solutions to the Phoenix Metro area Hospitals and Nursing homes. Looking for quality RN's, LPN's, and CNA's. 153 W. Desert Ct Gilbert, AZ 85233 Phone number: (480) 507-3797, Fax number: (480) 926-2502 http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/silver/ ****************************************************** Tami Skinner, LPN, Michigan Nurses, Pediatrics, Respiratory, Home Health, Medical-Surgical, Long Term Care http://www.nursefriendly.com/skinner/ ****************************************************** Leah Stockdale, R.N., B.S.N., Nurse Registry, Inc., Maryland Nurse Entrepreneurs: Specialty Areas: Community Health, Consulting, Health Promotion, Home Health Care, Infusion Therapy, Long Term Care, Med/Surg, Nurse Staffing, Pediatric, Woundcare http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/stockdale ****************************************************** Jill Thomas: Home Health, Long Term Care, Wound Consulting, Legal Nurse Consultant http://www.nursefriendly.com/thomas ****************************************************** ****************************************************** See also Geriatrics: Nursing Shortage Serious For Seniors:"There is a threat to the health of every older adult in the United States and Canada looming on the horizon. It is not a virus or new type of bacteria that is causing this threat. The threat to health is a result of the increasing shortage of nurses in both countries." http://seniorhealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa050501a.htm?once=true&IAM=intelliseek&terms=nursing+shortage ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Citizens Commission on Human Rights:"The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) was co-founded in 1969 by the Church of Scientology and Dr. Thomas Szasz, Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, to investigate and expose psychiatric violations of human rights. Today, it has more than 135 chapters in 34 countries." http://www.cchr.org ****************************************************** Enteral Tube Feedings: PEG, nasogastric tubes, aspiration, formula and nursing care links. http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/linksections/enteraltubefeedings.htm ****************************************************** GeroWeb: GeroWeb is designed as an online resource for researchers, educators, practitioners, and others interested in aging and older individuals. http://www.iog.wayne.edu/GeroWebd/GeroWeb.html ****************************************************** Long Term Care Solutions (LTCS):"This site provides information on skilled nursing facilities, MDS documentation, and long term care manuals." Long Term Care Solutions (LTCS) Long Term Care Manuals and Forms Phone: 513-533-0810 Fax: 513-533-0826 www.LTCSBooks.com ****************************************************** National Hospice Organization: http://www.nhpco.org/ ****************************************************** Stroke and Aging Research Project, Neurological Institute of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City:"Founded in 1988 with funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Stroke and Aging Research Project is a prospective study of the association between cerebrovascular disease and dementia based at the Neurological Institute of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. This World Wide Web page was developed to provide an easily accessible list of references to our major publications and links to related sites. This page provides an easily accessible list of references to our major publications and links to related sites." http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/stroke/ ****************************************************** StrokeCenter at Washington University: http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/stroke/ ****************************************************** ****************************************************** ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.nursefriendly.com www.nursinga2z.com www.nursinghumor.com 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 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. 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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: Barco, Birkenstock, Cherokee, Crest, Dickies, Disney, Haflinger, Landau, Nurse Mates, Peaches, Rockport, Romika, White Cross, White Swan See also: 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 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/ Nurses' Station:"The idea for the Nurses' Station Catalog was conceived in 1989. After searching the marketplace in response to customer inquiries, it became obvious that there were no catalogs of this type serving the nursing profession. To be sure, there were several catalogs offering nurse's uniforms and a smattering of professional items. But there weren't any catalogs at the time offering a range of gifts, clothing, professional items, name badges, shoes and scrubs for nurses. It took two years of hard work to gather samples and put a together a catalog of the most unique and high-quality items for nurses." Nurses Station P.O. Box 388 Centerbrook, CT 06409-03881 http://www.nursefriendly.com/station/ Nursing In The Media, Nursingadvocacy.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." NBC's "Passions":"NBC's "Passions" solves nursing shortage: monkeys can do the job! Starting in March 2003 and at least as recently as late August, NBC's campy, supernatural daytime soap opera "Passions" has featured an orangutan named Precious in the role of the private duty nurse of one of its characters--a bold step backwards in the already slow...evolution...of the media's treatment of nurses. more..." "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.nursingadvocacy.org/ 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 ****************************************************** ****************************************************** The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or Internet Street Address of this page is: http://www.nursefriendly.com/nursing/directory/spec/ltc.html Send comments and mail to Andrew Lopez, RN Last updated by Andrew Lopez, RN on Tuesday, September 23, 2008

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