15 Jobs That Have Increased Salary During the Recession.
By Tyler Schuster | March 21, 2012
Not surprisingly, a recession has a big impact on employment. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , at the most recent recession’s bottom in June of 2009, the unemployment rate spiked at 4.5% higher than at the start of the recession, peaking at 9.5%. But not every industry suffered; in fact, many careers have taken off during this same time period. According to PayScale.com , these careers have actually seen a spike in average salary since 2006. Read the rest of this entry »
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Wellness programs save money
By Tyler Schuster | March 14, 2012
Medical costs for companies show a decline
Catherine Andrade, a MassHealth nurse case manager at Fallon Community Health Plan in Worcester, knew the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. She just had a hard time putting the nutrition and exercise pieces together in her own busy life, until she took part last year in a “Taking Steps to Good Health” employee wellness challenge at work.
Ms. Andrade not only improved her own shape and risk-factor profile, losing close to 20 pounds and lowering her cholesterol and triglycerides, she most likely contributed to a better bottom line for her employer, too.
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It’s National Nutrition Month
By Tyler Schuster | March 9, 2012
Splash some color on your plate! It’s National Nutrition Month and the theme is “Eat Right with Color.” This month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics wants you to make healthy choices by incorporating a colorful variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy into your meals every day.
“ADA encourages all Americans to take time during National Nutrition Month to look at their eating patterns and begin to make the small improvements that, over time, add up to significant health benefits,” says registered dietitian and ADA President Judith C. Rodriguez.
National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to promote nutrition awareness and education. It originated in 1973 as “National Nutrition Week” and expanded to the month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing public interest in nutrition. The theme changes each year, but it always focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Eat Right with Color
This year’s theme, “Eat Right with Color,” provides an easy way to focus on improving eating habits — simply include plenty of color on your plate!
“Adding a splash of colorful seasonal foods to your plate makes for more than just a festive meal. A rainbow of foods creates a palette of nutrients, each with a different bundle of potential benefits for a healthful eating plan,” says registered dietitian and ADA Spokesperson Karen Ansel, who offers up this quick fruit and vegetable color guide.
For more tips visit the National Nutrition Month section. Plenty of resources are available, including recipes, interactive games, nutrition education resources and the NNM blog. Learn ways to promote the event in your own community and check out the NNM catalog for gifts and promotional items.
Registered Dietitian Day
In addition to National Nutrition Month, Registered Dietitian Day is also celebrated in March. It takes place this year on March 9. Registered Dietitian Day was created to increase the awareness of RDs as the food and nutrition experts and to recognize their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives.
Visit the Registered Dietitian Day section for ways to commemorate the occasion as well as to learn more about what Registered Dietitians do and reasons consulting an RD can benefit you.
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CMSA Public Policy Summit, April 10
By Nayte Carrick | January 30, 2012
CMSA Member and Case Management Professionals will Trek to Capitol Hill
CMSA members and case management professionals will meet in the District of Columbia, April 10, 2012, where they will receive important updates on legislative and policy related to case management and concering national issues in health care and reform. They will learn how to develop interaction at the National level and how to apply this knowledge to the local level for greater impact. They will also spend time with members of Congress, representatives from federal agencies, CMSA leaders, and other experts.
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6 Ways to Lose the Interview FAST
By Nayte Carrick | January 30, 2012
Over the years I have reviewed Thousands of resumes. It is always surprising that a job seeker would put the time and effort into applying for a job and kill their chances in so many ways that would be easy to correct.
I’ve put together a collection of some of the most egregious examples of the types of things that can kill your chances before you even get to the interview. Read the rest of this entry »
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Case Manager Society National Board Vote
By Tyler Schuster | January 24, 2012
February 13 - March 12, 2012
www.cmsa.org/vote
Voting in CMSA’s National Election is the easiest way to take part in the activities of your professional organization. Visit www.cmsa.org/vote to read each candidate’s information, weigh your decision, and cast your online vote for the Board candidate of your choice. There’s only one new position on which to vote this year.
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IV Nurse Day: A Day to Honor Infusion Nurses
By Tyler Schuster | January 24, 2012
NORWOOD, Mass., Jan. 18, 2012 — January 25, 2012, Marks 31st Celebration
NORWOOD, Mass., Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Infusion therapy is delivered through intravenous (IV) catheters across all healthcare settings. If you’ve been on the receiving end of an IV catheter, you know you want an expert who can get it right the first time. Nurses who specialize in infusion therapy, and in particular, credentialed nurses (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion—CRNI®), are an integral part of the healthcare team that provides the correct dose of medication and keeps patients safe from catheter-related bloodstream infections. Read the rest of this entry »
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Bill Would Require Registered Nurses to Have Bachelor’s Degrees
By Tyler Schuster | January 9, 2012
The bill is part of a national push to address a nationwide shortage in skilled nurses.
Some fear the new requirements would discourage some from getting into the field making the problem worse.
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When Nurses Catch Compassion Fatigue, Patients Suffer
By Nayte Carrick | January 5, 2012
As a nurse in the cancer center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Wilhelmina Roney, 26, sometimes feels overwhelmed by demands from patients, even though she tries her best to care for them. During a rough week, patients may die in such quick succession that she barely has time to cope.
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Healthcare Scouts Expands Staff and Operations
By Nayte Carrick | November 10, 2011
Healthcare Scouts (HCS) recently announced a sizable expansion in its Nurse Case Manager (NCM) operations, increasing office space, personnel and operational capacity. The expansion comes as a result of significantly increased demand from HCS’ existing clients and several large new clients recently brought on. Read the rest of this entry »
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