Now Wash Your Hands (Infogrphic)

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Michele G. Kunz

Case fatality rate vs. maximum survival time outside the body.
You have had it drilled into your mind from a very young age. Washing your hands is not just common courtesy anymore. At some point, it may just save your life. So many serious diseases such as tuberculosis and bird flu can survive outside of the body for many days on end. Without regular hand-washing, you can become infected and also spread the disease to others. Here are the mortality rates of certain diseases compared to their survival time outside of the body. Continue reading →

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Dirty Water (Infographic)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Michele G. Kunz

When you think of low-quality water, you may think of under-developed or impoverished countries. However, even the U.S struggles with providing clean water to its citizens in certain parts of the country. Here is a representation of the cleanest and dirtiest water utilities in America. Continue reading →

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Death By Disease (Infographic)

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Michele G. Kunz

It is a fact of life that many things exist in the world to do us harm or even kill us. There are many deadly diseases that take the lives of thousands throughout the world each year. Which ones kill the most people and which ones are the most harmless? Here is a look at the percentage of infected people who unfortunately pass on from their disease. Continue reading →

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The Conversation: Prostate Cancer (Infographic)

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Michele G. Kunz

The causes of prostate cancer are hard to pinpoint but certain factors do increase your risk. Age, family medical history, and race are the leading factors. Other factors include weight and region. American males are most likely to become diagnosed than males in any other country. The statistics are staggering; One in six men will become diagnosed with prostate cancer and two men are diagnosed every five minutes. These are the facts every man should know about prostate cancer. Continue reading →

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Cocaine: Its History And Popularity (Infographic)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Michele G. Kunz

Cocaine was the drug of choice in the disco era of the 80′s, and fueled the economy of at least one Latin-American country. At one time it was also an ingredient in American soft drinks, such as Coca-Cola. This infographic looks at the history of Cocaine and its lasting popularity. Continue reading →

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Video: Popular Code Drugs and Emergency Medications

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Michele G. Kunz

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Nursing Educator Michele Kunz gives nurses a brief overview today’s popular code drugs and emergency medications. Michele will discuss epineprhine, adrenaline, amiodarone, atropine, and adenosine. Also discusses alpha and beta blockers. She will also discuss how these drugs work, their side effects, and what affect they will have on our cardiac patients.

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Nursing By The Numbers (Infographic)

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Michele G. Kunz

Nurses, while in high-demand, are often over worked and underpaid. This infographic evaluates the statistics of the nursing profession, such as where nurses are paid the most per hour and where nurses are paid the least per hour. This infographic also (literally) examines the crappier side of nursing, such as how much fecal matter a nurse might deal with per person per year. Regardless of the crap and statistics nurses are a valuable commodity. Continue reading →

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Worldwide Healthcare Insurance Statistics (Infographic)

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Michele G. Kunz

When it comes to health insurance there are many different ways in which it can be governed. In countries like Sweden and Norway public health is fully funded by the public in the form of taxes while there are also private providers available. Healthcare systems like that of the America are a little more costly and complex with deductibles and high yearly rates. This infographic makes a comparison between a few of the different healthcare systems around the world. Continue reading →

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Michele’s Nursing Blog Honored

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Michele G. Kunz

Nursing License Map

Hi Michele,

I hope this email finds you well! My name is Erica Moss, and I’m the community manager for Nursing License Map, a state-by-state guide to nursing licensure.

I’m excited to reach out to you today because we have recently launched a Featured Nursing Blogs section of our website, and The Nurse Educator has been included on the list! It is based on a thorough evaluation of the most impactful sites in the nursing vertical, looking at characteristics like the quality of your posts, how active your community is and your social media presence.

We appreciate your desire to educate, collaborate with and learn from your fellow peers in nursing, and this is our small way of recognizing your efforts.

Thank you very much,
Erica Moss

Nursing License Map is brought to you by Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies.

Nursing License Map is a free resource for everyone and focuses on those interested in advancing their nursing careers. We offer state-by-state information on different levels of nursing licensure as well as pertinent nursing salary information.

Nursing License Map is meant to be a great resource for everyone in the nursing field, and we’re constantly adding and updating the information you find here. The nursing field is a dynamic one, and we’d love to hear comments, suggestions, and feedback related to improvement. You can get in touch with us by clicking on the link in the comment box to the right.

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Video: Cardiac And Vasoactive Medications

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Michele G. Kunz

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Nursing Educator Michele Kunz gives nurses a brief overview about popular cardiac and vasoactive medications. Michele will discuss beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and ace inhibitors. She will also discuss how these drugs work, their side effects, and what affect they will have on our cardiac patients.

This information can also help you be successful when taking the ACLS certification courses.
-Watch this video in HD on YouTube
-Visit Michele’s Training Website

Click here to visit Michele's training website for healthcare professionals.

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