Health Care Jobs in Oregon

Define nurse-to-patient ratio. It is the number of patientseach on duty nurse is assigned to care for during a his or her shift. Thenumber varies depending upon the facility, the acuity level of the unit and theactual shift (days, off-shift, etc.). The off-shift ratio is slightly higherthan it is for days because of general healthcare activity and procedures.Continue reading »...

As nurses, we deal with life and death situations everyday, but how do wesurvive the stress? Many studies have shown that humor, whether it isnurse-to-nurse, nurse-to physician or nurse-to-patient, helps alleviate some ofthe stress.Humor DefinedContinue reading »...

Whether you are a patient or a healthcare employee, it is important to beeducated about one of the more common ways for treating skin cancer in 2011.With summer having passed us by, and many dermatology skin check appointmentson the schedule, understanding Mohs micrographic (Mohs) surgery will helpnurses both personally and professionally.Continue reading »...

Whether you work a rotating shift assignment or a permanent night shift, itis imperative to maintain a balanced diet and good nutrition. Working nightsdisrupts the “normal” patterns we are accustomed to in traditional 9-to-5jobs.Circadian RhythmContinue reading »...