On Line Dictionary, has everything from Languages to Medical, and more… http://www.yourdictionary.com On Line Medical Dictionary http://www.graylab.ac.uk/omd/ Mel Michigan Electronic list of On Line Health and Medical Dictionaries http://mel.lib.mi.us/health/health-dictionaries.html Directories & Resources Office of Rare Diseases, National Institute of Health http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/glossary_a-e.html Healthcare Information Systems Directory Index of software of use to hospitals, clinics, HMO’s, PPO’s, and other health care providers) http://www.health-infosys-dir.com/yp_hc.asp Medical Equipment Emarketplace http://www.solumed.com http://www.medxchange.com New York Hospitals http://www.gnyha.org/memlist/hospitals.html Medical Books and Media International distributor of medical multimedia [CDs, videos, diskettes, audio tapes, electronic books] for medical professionals http://www.ramex.com Mosby http://www.harcourthealth.com On Line Drug Reference http://www.rxlist.com http://www.harcourthealth.com The Administration for Children and Families Federal agency funding state, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families. http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/index.html Organizations http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/organizations.html Health & safety Information resources “The Frontline Healthcare Workers Safety Foundation, Ltd., is dedicated to improving the working conditions for, and minimizing occupational risks to Frontline Healthcare Workers through ongoing risk assessment, research, education, and training programs.” http://www.frontlinefoundation.org Neonatal Nursing Resource for Neonatal Nurses, publications and the Neonatal listserv, Journal of Neonatal Nursing. http://www.booksource.co.uk/jnn/ Journals http://www.nursesworld.com/journals.htm Certification Dates http://www.nursingworld.org/ancc/certify/2002/andates.htm About the Nursing Shortage http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/shortageresource.htm...
Read MoreGOVERNMENT AGENCIES Agency for Health Care Research and Quality Clinical Information, State & Local policies, Data & Surveys, Research Findings, Consumer Information. http://www.ahcpr.gov Centers for Disease Control National & International Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov U.S. Department of Health and Human Services “Our mission is to protect health and give a special helping hand to those who need assistance” http://dhhs.gov Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (formerly Health Care Financing Administration) Resource for Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP and fee for service plans and regulations. http://www.hcfa.gov Health Resources and Services Administration Division of Nursing Nursing Division of Health and Human Services, Nursing Surveys, grant information, Nursing Tools http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov/bhpr/dn/dn.htm Healthfinder “healthfinder® is a free guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Online publications, clearinghouses, databases, Web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.” (Description from website) http://healthfinder.gov National Institute of Nursing Research Grants, Research Programs, Legislative Information. http://www.nih.gov/ninr/ National Institutes of Health Health Information, Grants and Funding, Scientific Resources http://www.nih.gov National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, Cardiology Branch Division of National Institute of Health… dedicated to Cardiology Research, visit a Telemetry Unit http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/labs/cardiology/index.htm The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. http://rover.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm Occupational Safety and Health Administration “OSHA’s mission is to ensure safe and healthful workplaces in America” http://www.osha.gov Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion “Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) plays a vital role in developing and coordinating a wide range of national disease prevention and health promotion strategies. ” http://odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov/ Federal Telemedicine Telemedicine, Telehealth and Informatics http://www.federaltelemedicine.com The National Library of Medicine MEDLINE/PubMed, MEDLINEplus, NLM Gateway http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ The Virtual Office of the Surgeon General http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/sgoffice.htm U.S. Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/ U.S. Public Health Service Division of Health and Human Services, with links to Surgeon General, Public Health Service Offices and Programs...
Read MoreYour resume is a brief introduction of your skills, career experiences, abilities and education. I stress that brief is the operative word here. A resume is not an abbreviated Autobiography of your life in Education and the workplace. Your resume is a preview, if you will, of who you are and what you “have”. It is meant to “attract” the reader to read on, and ultimately to invite you to meet with them.It is my goal to provide you with the tools you need, along with examples and worksheets to assist you in creating a resume that will capture the readers’ attention, and get you that interview. After that, the rest is up to you.Most Hiring Managers spend only a moment or two “skimming” a resume, to determine whether or not the applicant has what they are seeking. Therefore, your resume should be structured in such a way that a glance will capture someone’s attention. Whether you are a new graduate, or a seasoned professional, the world of Nursing today offers a multitude of exciting career options and paths. May you find your passion and pursue it! I hope that this manual will assist you in defining and succinctly presenting your goals, attributes and skills! Getting Started Types of Resumes The Cover Letter The Objective Summary of Qualifications Education Career Summary or Experience Additional Categories A Final Checklist Information Gathering Worksheet (pdf) Sample Resumes (pdf) GETTING STARTED The first step is to gather the pertinent information; I have attached a work sheet that you may copy and follow to assist you in that process. Whether you are embarking on a new career or advancing up the career ladder, when you first start to put your resume together, it will be difficult to remember all of the pertinent facts, particularly if your career spans several years or more. However as you work on your resume, you will remember past accomplishments, especially when you are gearing your presentation for a specific position. back TYPES OF RESUMES This section will address the most frequently utilized types of resumes, their function and for which situations they are most appropriate. Most potential employers or personnel recruiters look at hundreds of applications and may spend literally just a few seconds scanning your resume to see if it indicates that you have the level of skill or experience they are looking for. For this reason, using the right resume can make the difference between obtaining an interview, or not. THE REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME This type of resume is most frequently used, and preferred by employers for most positions in Nursing and healthcare. It details the facts of your...
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