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Add URL, Contact Us (Ask a Nurse), Linking Policy, NursingMail.com (Free Nursing E-mail), Nursing Blog, Torrent Downloads (Nursing) Nursing Topics, A to Z: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z   Web www.nursinga2z.com www.nursinghumor.com www.4nursing.com Nursing Degrees, LPN-RN, RN-BSN, RN-MSN, Associate, Bachelors, Masters and more! Free Downloads, Games, Software, and more! ****************************************************** See also: Case Management, Advance Practice Nursing, http://www.nursefriendly.com/ccm/ Care Givers, Caregiving, http://www.nursefriendly.com/caregivers/ Hospice, Palliative Care, End of Life, Dying, Death, http://www.nursefriendly.com/hospice/ ****************************************************** Lucille "Lou" Addington, RN, CLNC, Florida:"We do medical-legal consulting for attorneys, insurance companies and HMO's, and private individuals. Presuit investigations and affidavits. Expert witness location. Special interest in vaccine damage cases and long term care/elder care issues. My associate and I bring a combined 42 years of professional nursing practice to our cases." http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/addington ****************************************************** Dominique Ann Bernard, RN, BSN, Virginia Nurse Entrepreneurs:"My goal is to work from home. Currently I am employed in a psychiatric facility and I work part time in a geriatric setting. My interests are varied." http://www.4nursing.com/bernard ****************************************************** Kelly Brown, AASDN, RN, The Body Depot:"A Hydraulic fitness center that consists of a exercise circuit that can be performed by pre-teens to the elderly. A great way to prevent bone loss, feel good, maintain weight, prevent cardiopulmonary conditions, and socialize." Arkansas Nurse Entrepreneurs, Healthy Living, Health Promotion, Home Health, Hospice Programs, Medical/Surgical http://www.nursefriendly.com/brown/ ****************************************************** Bykowski, David, Nurse Entrepreneur, Texas Nursing Entrepreneurs:"I have a great interest in holistic medicine I am questioned many times as to why I sell products My answer is simple to spread the holistic approach You may ask how selling products spreads the holistic approach Well I have found that I can preach holistic philosophy all day long and accomplish very little but if I can change a persons life via the use of a natural substance not only have I won them over but all the people they share their joy with. Thus I find selling products is more effective than merely preaching the benifits of holistic health." Specialty Areas: ER, ICU, Psych and Home Health http://www.nursefriendly.com/bykowski ****************************************************** Chris Cavanaugh, Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI), Florida, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nursing Entrepreneur, Critical Care, , Home Care, Home Infusion, Intravenous Therapy, Legal Nurse Consulting, Nursing Consultants http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/cavanaugh/ ****************************************************** Melissa Charleston, LPN, South Carolina Nurses: Specialty Area: Home Health http://www.nursefriendly.com/charleston ****************************************************** Alyce Clark, RN, Caregiver Scrubs, Nursing Uniforms, Nurse-Owned Businesses, Entrepreneurs:"Sales of scrubs and accessories to medical personnel in hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, dental offices, and veterinary clinics." Caregiver Scrubs 7130 52nd Way N. Pinellas Park, Florida 33781 Phone number: 727-667-7180 Fax number: 727-547-9635 E-mail Address: aclark02@tampabay.rr.com http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/clark ****************************************************** Sandra Clark RN BSN, Kansas Emergency Department, Flight Nursing, Home Health, Medical-Surgical, /Trauma and and School Nursing. http://www.nursefriendly.com/clark ****************************************************** Lisa Desimon R.N, D.C, CLNC, Illinois Nurse Entrepreneurs:"Certified Legal Nurse Consultant business, serving as a consulting expert and testifying expert on a variety of medical/legal issues/cases." 7358 Timberwolf Trail Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208 http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/desimon ****************************************************** Susan Dule, RN, BSN, Innovative Nursing Consultants Pennsylvania, Case Management, Home Care, Legal Nurse Consulting, Utilization Review http://www.nursefriendly.com/dule/ ****************************************************** Hamilton Pamela, ADON (Pediatric), Minnesota http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/directory/mn/rn/hamilton-p.html ****************************************************** Helen Heiskell, MSN, RN, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Entrepreneur Clinical Experience: Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, Staff Development, Utilization Review, Workers' Comp Case Management, Home Health Services: Expert Witness Location, Life Care Planning, Medical Malpractice, Negligence, Personal Injury, Professional Medical Record Review, Worker's Compensation, http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/heiskell/ ****************************************************** LeaRae Keyes, RN, BSN, PHN, CDMS, CCM, Nurse Entrepreneur Network, Minnesota Nursing Entrepreneurs:The network provides online and telephonic training, networking, and coaching. Our focus is to provide marketing and business solutions for nurse entrepreneurs so they can succeed and prosper. We also strive to foster an environment of sharing and support amoung our members." Categories: Associations for Entrepreneurs, Case Management, Coaching, Education, Home Health Care, Nurse-Owned Business. http://www.nursingentreprneurs.com/keyes/ ****************************************************** Gerry A. Kinjorski, BS, RN, CLNC, Aidant Research Nurses, Inc., Florida Nursing Entrepreneurs:"Aidant Research Nurses, Inc., is a legal nurse consulting firm that serves the patient-client and the attorney. If you have questions concerning negligence or medical-malpractice, personal injury or assault, toxic tort, worker's comp or any medical injury you may need Aidant." 7 So. Aurora Ave. Clearwater, Florida (FL) 33765-3517 Phone number: 727-448-0455 Fax number: 727-447-8012 aidantresearch@aol.com http://www.nursingexperts.com/aidant/ ****************************************************** Helen Lakeru, RN, Good Health Connection, Colorado, Psychiatric Nurses, Operating Room (OR) Nurses, Critical Care Nurses, (Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, CCU, CVCU), Post Anesthesia Recovery (PACU, Recovery Room), Home Health http://www.nursefriendly.com/lakeru/ ****************************************************** Donna Maheady, Ed.D., ARNP, ExceptionalNurse.com:"A resource network for nurses and nursing students with disabilities. We provide links to disability related organizations, mentors, employment opportunities, financial aid, continuing education, books, equipment, legal issues, research, related articles as well as support and career counseling. 13019 Coastal Circle Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Phone number: (561) 627-9872 http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/exceptional ****************************************************** Matson, Kelly, RN, Pioneer Nursing Agency, Virginia Nursing Entrepreneurs:"Independently contracting myself out to nursing homes." http://www.nursefriendly.com/matson/ ****************************************************** Darlene Norton, RN, CLNC, Verum Dictum, Inc., Michigan Legal Nurse Consultants:"Legal Nurse Consulting in the areas of: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Toxic Tort and Environmental, Criminal, Products Liability and Class Action Suits." 964 Sugarbush Lane Beulah, Michigan 49617 Contact person: Darleen Norton, President Phone number: (231) 590-3123 E-mail Address: NurseNorton@hotmail.com http://www.legalnursingconsultant.org/norton **************************************************** Victoria Pettograsso, LPN, BS, MS, Coastal Care Nursing Associates:"Private nurse Ownership assures our patients of superior nursing care and personalization. Presently, we are expanding our horizons into the nurse registry-consulting field. We would like to help you set up your own nurse registry. Time saved in policy and procedure development can yield earlier profits." 1525 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 603 Venice, Florida 34285 Phone: 941-492-4474, Fax: 443-342-2493 CoastalCare@nursingentrepreneurs.com http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/pettograsso ****************************************************** Yvonne Praschma, RN, LMT, New York Private Duty, Homecare, Massage Therapy http://www.nursefriendly.com/praschma/ ****************************************************** Stephanie Salings, RN,CRNAC, LNC Kentucky Nurses, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Entrepreneur, Nursing Expert Specialty Areas: Geriatrics, Home Health http://www.nursingexperts.com/salings/ ****************************************************** Pamela Schuck, RN, BS, LNC, Ohio Operating Room Nurses http://www.nursefriendly.com/schuck/ ****************************************************** Tami Skinner, LPN, Michigan Nurses, Pediatrics, Respiratory, Home Health, Medical-Surgical, Long Term Care http://www.nursefriendly.com/skinner/ ****************************************************** Kathryn Spilker RN, BSN, LNC, Lifeline Medical/Legal Consulting L.L.C.:"As Legal Nurse Consultants, we use our nursing experience, and knowledge of legal issues in preparing cases related to health care issues. Screen cases for merit, prepare chronologies, summaries, timelines and analysis of the medical records. Identify standards of care, causation issues, locate experts, research and review medical data and literature. Assist attorneys with all aspects of discovery and trial preparation. The success of your medically related cases relies on qualified, detailed, and accurate assessment of the facts. 3034 Ridgetop Ct., St. Peters, Missouri 63376 E-Mail: educate5@verizon.net Homepage Address: http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/spilker/ ****************************************************** Pamela Steinacher, RN, CLNC, Illinois Legal Nurse Consultants:"Assist plaintiff and defense attorneys with injury-related cases by reviewing for merit, standards of care, duty, breach of duty, causation and damages. Location of appropriate experts, medical literature research, IME's where appropriate, assist with demonstrative evidence, deposition questions and interrogatories. Screen records for missing records or tampering; assist in any way that is deemed necessary and appropriate to win cases." http://www.legalnursingconsultant.org/steinacher ****************************************************** J. Stilley, RN, Utah http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/directory/utah/rn/stilley-j.htm ****************************************************** Leah Stockdale, R.N., B.S.N., Nurse Registry, Inc., Maryland Nurse Entrepreneurs: Specialty Areas: Community Health, Consulting, Health Promotion, Home Health Care, Infusion Therapy, Long Term Care, Med/Surg, Nurse Staffing, Pediatric, Woundcare http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/stockdale ****************************************************** Jill Thomas: Home Health, Long Term Care, Wound Consulting, Legal Nurse Consultant ****************************************************** Liz Sake, BSN, RN: Liz Sake & Associates: As Legal Nurse Consultants, we determine the merits of a medical malpractice case, review and translate medical records, chronicalize events, determine; damages/injuries, future health needs, causation and standards of care. An information discovery program through research of medical literature and the latest on-line information. We prepare written summaries and reports of medical records, research findings, and expert witness information. We identify and obtain expert witnesses as needed. Basically, we are here to make the med/mal attorney's life easier by synthesizing, sorting, and condensing medical information to be used as exhibits and for MD expert review. http://www.nursingexperts.com/sake/ ****************************************************** P. K. Scheerle, RN, American Nursing Services:"American Nursing Services, Inc. (ANS), a nurse owned and operated supplemental staffing and home care agency, is a remarkable success story. Chartered in February of 1982 and headquartered in Metairie, a part of the greater New Orleans Metropolitan area, ANS is one of the most dynamic and progressive nursing service organizations. P.K. Scheerle, RN, a registered nurse with a clinical background in Pediatric Intensive Care, as well as nursing administration, founded ANS and is committed to quality and excellence. P.K.'s motivation is to serve the community with nurses who first and foremost love being nurses. ANS provides nurses, therapists and certified nursing assistants in the home and hospital with compassion and professionalism." 3012 26th Street Metairie, Louisiana 70002 504.833.3100 Fax 504.833.7635 800.444.6877, recruiter@american-nurse.com http://www.american-nurse.com/ See also: Associated Home Health Nurses of America, Inc.:"Associated Home Health Nurses of America, Inc. (AHHNA) delivers quality, timely, cost-effective services to patients in the home. The company Consists of three divisions:" Associated Home Health Nurses of America, Inc. 3293 Pacific Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807-5067 Telephone: (562) 981-3100 (800) 749-2446 Fax: (562) 981-1220 info@ahhna.com http://www.ahhna.com Michigan Home Health Nursing: Michigan Visiting Nurses:"Michigan Visiting Nurses provides a broad range of high-quality, reasonably priced home care services to the community. Care may range from minimal assistance with personal care to highly technical and specialized nursing support. All services are customized to fulfill our patients unique and changing needs, and are available on a per-visit, shift or hourly basis. Care is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Michigan Visiting Nurses Toll Free: (800) 842-5504 Locally: (734) 677-1515 Facsimile: (734) 677-0505 E-Mail: Info@UMVN.com http://www.umvn.com/ New York Home Health Nursing: Lower West Side Household Services Corporation:"Lower West Side Household Services Corporation is the first organization to provide comprehensive, home care services, vital to the residents of New York City. We are a not-for-profit organization, licensed by the New York State Department of Health, and are accredited by JCAHO - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations." Lower West Side Household Services Corp. 250 West 57th Street Suite 1511 New York, NY 10107-1511 Telephone 212-307-7107 Fax 212 956 2308, contact@homecareny.org http://www.homecareny.org/ Ohio Council For Home Care (OCHC): http://www.homecareohio.org/ Associations: National Association for Home Care (NAHC):"Welcome to HomeCare Online the virtual headquarters of the National Association for Home Care (NAHC). Since its inception in 1982, NAHC has remained committed to serving the home care and hospice industry, which provides services to the sick, the disabled, and the terminally ill in the comfort of their homes." National Association for Home Care 228 7th Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 Phone: 202/547-7424 Fax: 202/547-3540 http://www.nahc.org/ Government Agencies: National Institute on Aging (NIA):"one of the National Institutes of Health, the principal biomedical research agency of the United States Government. The NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education." http://www.nih.gov/nia/ ****************************************************** ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Nursing Topics, A to Z: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z To subscribe to our: Nurse Friendly Notes Newsletter: Send a blank e-mail to: nursefriendlynotes-subscribe@topica.com http://www.nursefriendly.com Nursing Jokes, Medical Humor, Jokes to make you laugh and smile all day. 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Choose Nursing Uniforms, Shoes, Scrubs, Accessories By Brand: Barco, Birkenstock, Cherokee, Crest, Dickies, Disney, Haflinger, Landau, Nurse Mates, Peaches, Rockport, Romika, White Cross, White Swan See also: Accessories Blood Pressure Cuffs, Sphygnomanometers Nursing Tote Bags, Carry-Ons, Medical Bags Clinical, Medical Supplies, Nurses Discount Outlet: Angels, Books, Clothing , Equipment, Figurines, Holidays, Home Decor, Jewelry, Nurses, Office Decor, Scrubs, Shoes, T-Shirts Footwear, Shoes, Sandals, Discount, Bargains Gifts For Nurses (Nurses Week) Hosiery, Socks, Stockings Jewelry, Earrings, Necklaces, Watches Luxury Spas, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures Perfumes, Fragrances, Phermones Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Footwear, High Heels, Slippers Stethescopes, Nurse Kits, Replacement Parts Swimwear (Tan-Through) Women's Lingerie Surprised? eBay Has Nursing Supplies, scrubs, uniforms, stethescopes, etc.:"You can find nursing supplies right here! With over 5 million items for sale every day, you'll find the nursing supplies you're looking for at the world's online marketplace - eBay!" http://www.nursefriendly.com/ebay/ Nurses' Station:"The idea for the Nurses' Station Catalog was conceived in 1989. After searching the marketplace in response to customer inquiries, it became obvious that there were no catalogs of this type serving the nursing profession. To be sure, there were several catalogs offering nurse's uniforms and a smattering of professional items. But there weren't any catalogs at the time offering a range of gifts, clothing, professional items, name badges, shoes and scrubs for nurses. It took two years of hard work to gather samples and put a together a catalog of the most unique and high-quality items for nurses." Nurses Station P.O. Box 388 Centerbrook, CT 06409-03881 http://www.nursefriendly.com/station/ Nursing In The Media, Nursingadvocacy.org ER:"Media products under your influence, particularly the NBC/Warner drama "ER," are harming the profession of 2.7 million American nurses by giving the public an inaccurate and inadequate account of what nurses really do to save and improve lives. Research suggests that "ER" strongly and negatively influences the way children view nursing. These products contribute to the nursing shortage, a public health crisis that threatens millions worldwide." NBC's "Passions":"NBC's "Passions" solves nursing shortage: monkeys can do the job! Starting in March 2003 and at least as recently as late August, NBC's campy, supernatural daytime soap opera "Passions" has featured an orangutan named Precious in the role of the private duty nurse of one of its characters--a bold step backwards in the already slow...evolution...of the media's treatment of nurses. more..." "Scrubs" defines nursing:""Scrubs" defines nursing: it's all about shutting up and following physician "orders. " Tonight's episode of NBC's "Scrubs," which purports to teach nurse Carla Espinosa that nursing is all about doing what physicians tell you, is one of the most virulently anti-nurse prime time television episodes the Center has ever seen. more..." http://www.nursingadvocacy.org/ Nursing Chat, Nurse Discussion Forums: http://nursingdiscussions.com Alphabetical Nursing Topic Discussion, Chat List Are good CNA jobs that hard to find? Being A Male Nurse Curtailing Workplace Gossip Dealing With Confrontation In Nursing Degree Vs Diploma EKG Classes First Year On The Floor Horror Stories -- working short staffed How Many Hours A Week Do You Work Impaired Nurses Liability Question for Experienced Nurses LPN vs. RN vs. BSN, etc... Male Nurses Mandatory BSN to practice nursing being considered Mean Age of RNs Military Nursing More Foreign Nurses, Is It A Plot? Nurse Entrepreneurs Nurses Aides, Can't Live With Them. . . Nurses In Recovery: Nursing & Adult ADD Put Male Nurses In Panties Rude Doctors Specialty Nursing Staff Nurses Tattoos In The Workplace The Nursing Shortage, Your Opinions To Stay In Nursing or Not Travel Nurses Talk Travel Nursing Workplace Violence ****************************************************** ****************************************************** The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or Internet Street Address of this page is: http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/directory/spec/homecare.html Send comments and mail to Andrew Lopez, RN Last updated by Andrew Lopez, RN on Thursday, May 31, 2007