This year’s update, from a Nov. 28-Dec. 1 Gallup poll, finds Americans rating the honesty and ethical standards of 3 medical professions — nurses, pharmacists, and doctors — the highest of the 21 professions tested. Americans are as positive as they have ever been about those in medical professions, though the public has always held doctors, nurses, and pharmacists in high esteem.
 
At the other end of the spectrum, Americans give the least positive honesty and ethics ratings to members of Congress, lobbyists, car salespeople, and telemarketers.  Sixty-four percent of Americans …

Growing up watching the courtroom dramas of Raymond Burr’s Perry Mason, a successful television series spanning 1957-1966 helped instill in me a lifelong interest in the legal system. Set to iconic 1960’s-era the show featured a fictional LA criminal attorney and his stylish secretary, Della Street. Together, with Private Investigator Paul Drake, countless murder mysteries were solved – all within the span of 60 minutes!
Today the legal process may include the skills of the legal nurse consultant. According to the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC), these registered nurses …

I previously mentioned a new life care planning course by FIG Services. I personally have not participated in this particular course though I have attended other educational offerings from Shelene Giles.  That being said, the course is apparently a big hit.  Here are some recent testimonials from those who have attended.
“Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to participate in FIG Services Nurse Life Care Plan Course.  This was the onsite legal section of the 120 hour course.  The group was intimate and small with lots of one on one interaction.  There …

Several nurse consultants have voiced concerns about starting a blog for fear that medically related information might be cause for concern by potential clients, patients and employers.  Several well known medical bloggers work for hospitals and universities who have had to address these concerns regarding potential privacy violations as well as how their facility is viewed by the readers through the eyes of the author/blogger.
When starting (or maintaining) a blog, it is important to keep some key elements in mind.  Here are my top seven tips:

Remember this is publishing. Things …