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Dec 23, 2011

Professional Nursing Organizations

Professional nursing organizations, both at the national and local chapter level, provide opportunities to connect with peers in your specialty, share best practices and learn about new trends, education and technical advances. Advance your nursing career with these nursing associations and resources that offer exceptional networking opportunities, whether you are a student nurse, new graduate or seasoned professional.

Nursing Links

American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Exceptional Nurse
Futures in Nursing
National Certification Corp. for the Ob/Gyn & Neonatal Nursing Specialties
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
National Institute of Nursing Research
MedicineNet
Yahoo! Nursing Links
NNBA.net

Nursing Organizations

Health care links

American Case Management Association (ACMA)
American College of Healthcare Executives
Case Management Society of America
CINAHL Information Systems
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
Medscape Health Information
National Health Information Center
National Women's Health Information Center
National Women's Health Resource Center

International nursing links and organizations

Nursing boards abroad

Australian Nursing Council
Nurses Registration Board New South Wales
Queensland Nursing Council

Organizations

Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada
Alberta Association of Registered Nurses
Australian Nursing Federation
British Association of Critical Care Nurses
British Columbia Nurses' Union
Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Canadian Nurses Association
Canadian Nurse Continence Advisor Association
Colegio de Enfermera de Valencia (Spain)
College of Nurses Aotearoa Inc. (New Zealand)
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing
European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association
European Federation of Critical Care Nursing Associations
European Federation of Nurse Educators
Federazione collegi IPASVI
Health Services Union of Australia
Interagency Council on Information Resources for Nursing
International Association of Forensic Nurses
International Council of Nurses (ICN)
Licensed Practical Nurses Association of British Columbia
Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada
Sociedad Espanola de Enfermeria Oncologica
Swiss Nurses Association
The Canadian Nursing Students' Association

Nov 8, 2011

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Aug 22, 2011

Web Nursing and Medical Resources......

If you are employed in the medical field or are currently studying medicine, then the Internet can be a valuable tool. From scientific research to professional networking, it often seems that you can be more productive online than you can in person. Doctors, nurses and others in the medical community are becoming reliant on convenient sites that offer useful information around the clock. The following 100 Web resources for medical professionals are not listed by importance, but rather alphabetized within their corresponding categories.

General Research

American Medical Association (AMA) — The official site of the AMA offers the latest medical news, as well as information on patient advocacy. The organization should be of interest to both physicians and medical students.
British Medical Association (BMA) — This UK organization welcomes both licensed physicians and medical students from Britain and overseas. Their official Web site offers breaking news on medicine, as well as professional and educational resources for the medical community.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) — Healthcare providers will find the newest recommendations and guidelines from the CDC on this site. Where communicable diseases are concerned, physicians must stay abreast of the latest breakthroughs and research.
Doctor's Guide — The newest developments in medicine are posted to Doctor's Guide, with topics ranging from acne to viral infections. You will also find a multilingual medical dictionary on this site.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — The official site of the FDA lists many regulations that medical professionals should be familiar with. Also, breaking news that concerns the FDA will be posted to this site.
healthfinder.gov — Featuring health news, a weekly newsletter and a wellness guide, this site is invaluable to both professionals and consumers. A drug interaction guide is also a handy tool for those who are prescribing or taking medication.
Health On the Net Foundation (HON) — HON offers a tool that searches hundreds of the most reliable medical sites for information. This site can be useful to anyone, not just medical professionals, and it is available in multiple languages.
MDLinx — MDLinx keeps healthcare professionals and consumers current on the latest in medical research. Also, the site features a job bank and targeted advertisements that may be of interest to medical staff and students.
Mayo Clinic — Mayo Clinic is one of the leading hospital systems in the United States, with multiple locations across the country. The official Mayo Clinic site offers reliable information for healthcare professionals and patients.
Medical / Health Science Libraries on the Web — Compiled by the University of Iowa, this convenient list offers links to every major college library on the Web that focuses on medicine or health sciences.
MedicineNet.com — Offering medical news, medical definitions and an online database of common illnesses and conditions, this site is a great catch. All refresher course for any medical professional. Students will find the site to be great reference material, also.
MedlinePlus — From the National Library of Medicine, this massive site offers research material for both medical professionals and consumers. Video tutorials on this site are especially informative and entertaining.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) — NIH is "The Nation's Medical Research Agency", making their official site a favorite amongst healthcare workers. Various grants can be researched here, including professional research grants and college grants.
National Library of Medicine — Medical professionals should visit the official site of the NLM on a regular basis, as it offers the latest and most reliable news in medical research. Online medical journals, interactive tools and a library catalog are all available on this one informative site.
Ovid — Ovid is a favored site amongst those in the medical and science industries. Offering the latest news and resources in medical research, the reliable information found here should be useful to students and professionals alike.
WebMD — WebMD, though mainly frequented by consumers, can prove to be a quick reference tool for healthcare professionals and students.
World Health Organization (WHO) — The official site of the WHO offers news and research material on global healthcare issues.

Dentistry

Dentists have a large online presence. Not only do many dentists and dental clinics have their own Web sites, there are plenty of reliable online sources of dental news and information. The following sites are some of the most popular dental sites.

American Dental Association (ADA) — The official site of the ADA includes specific areas for dental professionals and consumers, as well as exclusive content for ADA members.
American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) — Dental professionals and students will find the latest news in dental hygiene on this site, as well as links to important dental health resources.
Dental Hygiene News — As the name suggests, this site is devoted to dental hygiene news. Other areas of the site include dental humor pages and an online dental hygiene store.
DentalNews.com — This aggregate site is updated constantly, keeping dental professionals and students abreast of the latest dental news. Dental News is also a print magazine and select articles are available for download on this site.
E-Dental.com — This is an online market for dental professionals, though the site also offers the latest related headlines and a forum for dental workers to discuss health.
WebDental — From dental supplies to dental schools, information on all things related to the industry can be found on this site. The self-proclaimed "World's Premier Dental Resource", WebDental should be of interest to everyone in the industry, including students.

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Nursing

Nurses are often taken for granted in the medical community, though it isn't for lack of hard work. Nurses and students in nursing school will find the following sites to be both informative and welcoming.

allnurses.com — This site doubles as a forum and news service, offering information and online support to both professional nurses and students.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) — The official site of the AANP offers the latest healthcare news, as well as information on legislation that affects nurse practitioners. Exclusive content is available for AANP members.
American Nurses Association (ANA) — The ANA Web site offers valuable news and resources for nurses, as well as areas specific to certain disciplines. A "Members Only" area contains exclusive content and products.
CyberNurse — CyberNurse is a site maintained by two nurses and offers countless online resources to those in the nursing profession. Nursing students will also find this site invaluable and the online store offers quality, related products.
National League for Nursing (NLN) — The NLN focuses on improving nursing education and welcomes both professionals and students into the organization. This site offers many resources for those in the nursing industry.
Nurse.com — Nurse.com is a large, informative site on all things related to the nursing industry. From the latest medical headlines to education resources, all nursing professionals and students should frequent this site.
Nurses.com — This online market for nursing supplies also offers a message board and job bank. An RSS feed containing the latest medical headlines is also featured on the homepage, making this a versatile resource for nursing professionals and students.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrics and gynecology cover many topics and there are plenty of sites dedicated to women's health. The following sites are most useful to women's health professionals, rather than just patients.

Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) — A non-profit organization, the APGO is dedicated to improving women's healthcare. Those who wish to join will find an online application here, as well as more information on the organization's activities.
Contemporary OB/GYN — This is the official site of a monthly magazine of the same name. Key articles and resources can be found on this site, as well as the ability to subscribe to this cutting-edge publication.
International Breast Cancer Research Foundation (IBCRF) — This global foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer and is conducting research that should be of interest to OB/GYNs, as well as medical students.
The National Women's Health Information Center — This government-sponsored site on women's health contains resources for OB/GYNs, medical students and consumers. Information regarding research funding can be found through this site, as well.
OBGYN.net — The leading resources for those involved in the women's healthcare industry can be found here. From news articles to educational tutorials, this site offers a lot of information.
Perinatology.com — News and information on perinatology should be of interest to both OB/GYNs and medical students. From clinical trials to the latest headlines, the leading resources can be found here.

Oncology

Cancer patients have countless sites devoted to them, but the sites below are mainly intended to assist professionals in the field of oncology.

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) — From online abstracts to news regarding medical legislation, all the latest information about oncology can be found on this site.
CancerNetwork — CancerNetwork offers the latest news in cancer research, as well as countless resources for oncology professionals and students.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) — This government institution is a leader in cancer research. The informative Web site offers news and publications on cancer research, as well as funding for oncologists and students.
OncoLink — Created by the Abramson Cancer Center, this site offers information and support to medical professionals, students and cancer patients. This is one of the largest sites focused on oncology and is updated daily.

Pediatrics

With so many online resources available on children's health, it is hard to choose the "top" sites. However, pediatricians and pediatric nurses will find the sites below to be most useful to them.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — The official site of the AAP offers reliable information and resources about pediatrics. There are areas devoted specifically to parents or professionals and members gain access to exclusive content.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) — The official site of this certifying board offers resources for those trying to become certified, as well as practicing pediatricians.
DrGreene.com — Dr. Greene is one of the most famous pediatricians in the world and was the first physician to start his own medical Web site. Healthcare professionals and students may benefit from Dr. Greene's advice, just as parents and caregivers have for years.
GeneralPediatrics.com — For healthcare providers and students who are curious about how the medical community feels about certain pediatric problems, this site may have the answers.

Psychiatry

From the latest research findings on mental health to online reference materials, the sites below will be useful to those working in the field of psychiatry.

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) — The official site of the AACAP offers the latest news on child and adolescent psychiatry, as well as information on related legislation. Those wishing to join the academy can find out how to do so on this Web site.
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) — The ABPN is a reputable certifying board that promotes excellence in the psychiatric industry. Their official site contains information on the latest in psychiatric research, as well as how to become certified.
American Psychiatric Association (APA) — Physicians can join the reputable APA through this site, as well as pay dues and catch up on the latest psychiatric research.
PsychNet - UK — This British site offers many resources to both medical professionals and consumers. Student lecture material can be found here, as well as leads on various mental health jobs around the UK.
PsychiatrySource.com — Featuring the latest industry news and treatment guidelines, this site is a one-stop source of pertinent psychiatric information.

Dictionaries & Journals

There are countless medical journals currently in publication, as well as many online glossaries and dictionaries. The following sites feature the most popular and/or extensive medical dictionaries and journals.

American Family Physician — This online journal is an exhaustive source of information about general practice, including the latest research and treatment standards.
American Medical News — This online publication offers academic essays and news articles that are free for 90 days. Paid members will have full access to the site's archives, however.
Free Medical Journals — As the name suggests, this site features free medical journals. There are currently over 400 journals on this site, most of them available in several different languages.
Glossary of Immunology — This handy online glossary features hundreds of medical terms. Using one's Web browser "Find" command will help find specific words on the list.
Health Affairs — Health Affairs focuses on medical policies. Although this journal is only available for a fee, select articles are posted online for no charge.
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association — The AMA produces JAMA, one of the most popular medical journals in publication. Subscriptions are available through this site, though certain articles can be read online for free.
MedTerms Medical Dictionary — MedTerms is a popular resource for both healthcare professionals and students, as it offers definitions to over 16,000 medical terms.
The Merck Manuals — Merck produces some of the most exhaustive and reliable books about diagnosis and therapy. Many physicians have The Merck Manuals saved on their handheld devices, should they need to consult one of the site's online texts at work.
The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) — The NEJM is one of the most respected medical journals in publication. Key articles are available for free on this official site, as well as paid subscriptions to the full journal.
PubMed — This online database of MEDLINE records is available to registered physicians and is considered one of the most reliable online sources of medical information.

Directories

The following online directories will assist both healthcare professionals and consumers with finding physicians, clinics and hospitals. Searches can be narrowed with certain specific fields, such as location, field of study, board certification or accepted insurances.

AMA DoctorFinder — Those looking for physicians who are recommended by the AMA can find them with this simple search tool.
American Hospital Directory — This hospital directory features major hospitals and clinics, in addition to detailed profiles of each result.
DocFinder — DocFinder was the first search tool of its kind and is still one of the best. Free of charge, one can search for doctors from a combined source of databases, including state licensing boards.
DoctorDirectory.com — This online directory, which was created in 1996, can locate doctors according to specialty and location. Also, one can search for hospitals with this tool.
The Health Insurance Directory — This simple directory lists all major health insurances in the United States and connects users with the insurances' Web sites.
Hospital Directory — Featured on U.S. News & World Report's Web site, this hospital directory can help professionals and patients find specifically what they need. This is both a reliable and user-friendly tool.
WebMD Physician Directory — Already a useful site, WebMD features one of the most exhaustive search tools for locating a physician. Search criteria can get very specific with this directory, though it is quite easy to use.
Worldwide Hospitals Search — Not everyone needs to find a hospital in the United States, which is why this tool comes in so handy for many professionals. Featuring hospitals in over 60 countries, there are more than 12,000 current entries in this directory.

Job Leads

Finishing a degree or certificate in healthcare may seem like hard work, but finding a desirable position is another feat that takes dedication. The sites below will assist those looking for a job in the medical industry, including doctors, nurses and administrators.

Candidate Direct — Candidate Direct is the most popular travel nurse agency on the Web. This company helps travel nurses find positions that suit them and the site's services are available 24 hours a day.
CareerBuilder.com — This is a popular classified ad site for jobs, though it isn't exclusive to medical professionals. However, its popularity may garner plenty of results for those seeking a career in the medical field.
Employment for Physicians — Like the title suggests, this site assists physicians who are looking for a new position. Doctors can search listings and post resumes on this site.
HealthCare Job Bank — Organized by state and occupation, there are many employers who post open positions on this site. These jobs encompass all health-related careers.
HospitalJobsLocator.com — Those looking to work in a hospital may find a position through this site. From doctors to administrators, all positions within a hospital are included.
MEDJobScout — This simple search tool will help one to narrow his/her job search by location, profession and/or specialty.
Monster — The largest job site on the Internet, Monster features many open positions for medical professionals. One can also post his/her resume to this site, often garnering a large response.
Nurse Emp — Though the site's name suggests it is only for those seeking a job in nursing, employers will also post positions for other allied healthcare professionals. This is a popular resource for nurses and medical assistants.

Social Networking

Online social networking can included Internet dating, meeting friends with similar interests and making professional connections that help one's career. Today, almost everyone uses some form of social networking tool. The following sites are popular amongst healthcare professionals.

DocsBoard.com — Physicians who share advice and anecdotes and who make friends within their field of study primarily use this large system of message boards.
DoctorNetworking.com — This site is a place to network with other physicians. Private, free and anonymous, doctors can share stories and advice without infringing upon anyone's privacy.
iMedExchange — One of the newest and most popular networking sites for physicians, iMedExchange is a very polished online hangout for doctors. Their online tutorial should entice most doctors to join.
LinkedIn — LinkedIn is a way to share your trusted contacts with others, thus creating a large group for you to network with. Unlike other social networking sites with a similar structure, LinkedIn is for professional networking only.
Medical Passions — This is one of the few online dating sites that is specifically dedicated to those within the medical industry. It is a great way to meet people with similar goals and interests (not to mention, erratic schedules).
MomMD — This popular online community is for women in the medical industry who want to meet friends and make business contacts. It is an empowering and welcoming community for female healthcare providers.
Nurse's Cafe — Nurse's Cafe is a place for nurses to discuss healthcare amongst colleagues or just meet other nurses who have similar interests and life experiences.
Nurse Linkup — A new community, Nurse Linkup offers forums, chat rooms, blogs and more to nurses who want to mingle online with colleagues.
Professional Nurse Network — Offering message boards, blogs and more, this site encourages nurses to start an online profile and meet other nurses.
Sermo — Sermo is the reigning champ among social networking sites for licensed doctors. It is considered a classy, intellectual environment for physicians to meet colleagues and make new friends.
Tiromed — Tiromed, another young site, enables both medical professionals and students to meet and greet. Mentoring is encouraged through this site, which can enrich a healthcare provider's career and life.

Blogs

about a nurse — This popular blog is written by May, an RN from California. Her musings about life in a medical-surgical ward has attracted many fans.
Addicted to Medblogs — This blog is written by someone who is a self-admitted medical blog addict. Here, roles are reversed and doctors often visit the site to leave comments.
code blog: tales of a nurse — Another popular nursing blog, code blog also posts stories that have been submitted by various healthcare professionals. It is an anonymous peek into a fascinating industry.
A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver — Driving an ambulance is never boring and neither is this blog. Popular for good reason, this author describes the ups and downs of emergency situations he has to endure every day.
Doctor Anonymous — This is a humorous blog written anonymously by a doctor. It covers medicine in relation to politics, life and beyond. Doctor Anonymous also has an online radio show, broadcast from this blog.
Emergiblog — This is one of the most popular medical blogs on the Web, expertly written by an ER nurse. There is never a dull moment in this nurse's life.
Family Medicine Notes — One of the longest-running medical blogs on the Internet, Family Medicine Notes has been maintained by a family physician since 1999.
FAST FOOD Pharmacy — This is an amusing, sometime poignant blog written by a pharmacist. As indicated by the blog's name, pharmacies are often observed as being like fast food drive-thrus.
GruntDoc — A former marine, this emergency doctor has many wild tales to tell from his home in Texas.
In the Pipeline — For more academic fare, this PhD maintains a very popular blog on Corante.
Kevin, M.D. — Kevin, M.D. is probably the most popular medical blog in the Internet. Written by primary care physician Dr. Kevin Pho and offers one doctor's opinion on the medical industry.
NHS Blog Doctor — This is a very popular blog written by a physician in the UK. His scathing look at problems within the British healthcare industry has many loyal readers.
Medpundit — Medpundit is another blog written by a doctor that provides an insider's view on the state of the medical industry.
The NJO Blog — This is a shared blog between several nurses, discussing the intricacies of nursing life.

Aug 11, 2011

Best Blogs for New Nurses....

50 Best Blogs for New Nurses

For new nurses, the world of healthcare, hospitals, and more can be overwhelming. And a degree, certification, and license can only do so much. This is why getting advice from someone with experience can be a life saver.

With that in mind, below are the 50 best blogs for new nurses. Whether looking locally or overseas, from a man or woman, or looking to work in a specific area of medicine, they can help immensely.

Best American Blogs For New Nurses

These top nurse bloggers come from across all 50 states and have tons to say.

1. Head Nurse

2. Nurse Ratched’s Place : Mother Jones is an RN with a no nonsense approach to the craft. Often a top blogger choice, she is never at a loss for something to say about the healthcare field. A recent post was on New Year’s resolutions.

3. NP Place : Visit here for a blog by a Family Nurse Practitioner and a mother of four. A variety of topics are covered from medicine to patient interaction. A recent entry was on how to deal with a patient’s family.

4. Nursing Research : A group of nurses at the St. Joseph Hospital in California blog on their researching activities. Topics include classes, research, announcement, and the blog serves as an open forum for nurses interested in evidence based nursing.One of their nurses recently had an article published, which they link to.

5. Code Blog : With eleven years of experience, this blogging nurse works in Intensive Care. She welcomes entries from anyone, including new nurses. Categories include medical happenings, public service announcements, and tales from the ICU.

6. About a Nurse : Get both nursing and health news with a visit to this blog. Must read entries include what to say to the parents of special needs children and patient safety. There are also useful entries for nursing students.

7.PixelRN : This nurse works part time and is a mother full time. Classic blog posts include “What it Takes to be a Good Nurse” and “Twitter for Nurses.” She recently got her H1N1 shot and tells why.

8. Nurse Connect : Finally, if you are a new nurse who wants to start a blog and not just read, visit here. This nursing community has many blogs for you to sift through before starting your own. They also have resources for helping you find a job, education, and more.

Best International Blogs For New Nurses

Get a look at the nursing world from the point of view of another person in another system.

9. ImpactEDnurse

10. Philippine Nurse : This blog is specifically for nurses and other health professionals in this country. There are also useful resources on schools, hospitals, and more. Blog posts are often on the latest news.

11. St. Vincent’s Hospital Darlinghurst : Peter McCartney blogs from this hospital in Australia. He has worked as an RN in the midwife, emergency, and other departments. Posts are on health and anything else that interests him.

12. Angry Nurse : A.N. is a nurse practicing in Canada. A standout blog for discussing “things that one should not in polite company.” The latest post was on a knee jerk reaction.

13. Intensive Art : This male nurse works as an ICU nurse in Canada. See how the Canadian system works, along with how he feels about it. Posts are sparse but worth the read.

14. Licensed To Ill : LTI is a nurse who just moved to Los Angeles from the Northwest. He recently wrote on a poll that showed how trusted nurses where. Beware of graphic language and topics.

15. Nursing Around : NA spent the last twelve years working a variety of nursing jobs in both Britain and New Zealand. A good read for those who want to know what a male nurse thinks of the gynecology ward. There are also posts on the psych ward, emergency room, and more.

Best Specialty Blog For New Nurses

These nurses specialize in a particular field and tell new nurses all about it.

16. Women’s Health

17. Barb’s Daily Dose : Barb Dehn is a practicing Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, award winning author, and a nationally recognized health expert. She has appeared on CNN, Good Morning America, and others. Her blog is full of straight forward advice from a nurse who understands her patients.

18. On Your Meds : Barbara is an RN who completed a fellowship with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. She blogs on improving medication and patient safety and has an engineer’s mind. She also has another blog on patient safety primer, and there are tons of other medical blogs to choose from on Medscape.

19. At Your Cervix : Visit here for a blog by a nurse in a large teaching hospital who works in the labor and delivery unit. She also writes about her gastric bypass surgery and the happenings that followed it. Blog posts are on anything from New Year’s resolutions to guest posts.

20. Madness: Tales of an Emergency Room Nurse : Get the diary of a veteran nurse in an inner city ER with a stop here. Blog posts are often on adventures in the ER. However, she sometimes posts more than once a day on other health related topics.

21. Night Time Nursing : Tracey is a 32 year old critical care RN who works the twelve hour night shift as a critical care resource nurse. She started this blog as a way to deal with the stress that nursing has dealt her. Stories range from the humorous to the heart breaking.

22. Emergiblog : Kim has been an ER nurse in the San Francisco area for 28 years. Her blog is full of ER stories, thoughts, and the popular Change of Shift.

23. Thoughts From the Night Shift : Stop here for another blog written by a nurse from the ER. This one focuses particularly on trauma cases. You can also get a few personal posts as well.

24. Highway Hypodermics : Epi is a travel nurse and published author who goes wherever the nursing shortage takes her. Her blog was created in effort to assist nurses out with their journey down the highway of travel nursing. Get tips, info on where she is now, and more.

Best Blogs For New Student Nurses

If you are not quite finished in your studies to become a new nurse, give these blogs a read.

25. Nurse Review

26. The Nursing Site Blog : Stop here for a blog about nurses, students, and those who want to become nurses. Kathy is an RN who knows just what it was like to be a student. Posts are often tips on how to get through your nursing education.
27. Diversity in Education : You don’t have to be a new nurse at the Mayo Clinic to get a behind the scenes look. Simply check out this blog by various students. Posts are on research, medicine, and more.

28. Student Nurse Jack : This mother of two just finished an accelerated RN/MSN program. Check out the blog to see how she did it. There are also tips for those on the job hunt.

29. What School Doesn’t Teach About Being a Nurse Practitioner : If you are a new nurse interested in becoming an NP, check out this blog. It is written for those who wan the real information on life as a new nurse practitioner. Stories from behind the scenes and tips are included.

30. The Makings of a Nurse : Teeny decided to be a nurse at 17. However, life’s complications prevented that. Now with a goal of an MSN by 2012, you can follow the journey via blog.

31. Not Another Nursing Student Blog : CD is a mental health nursing student, who blogs all about it. She also works at a psychiatric unit, making her blog truly stand out. A recent post criticized the mistakes of her fellow students.

32. Becoming A Nurse : Although the goal was accomplished in 2008, this blog is still worth a look. Especially useful for those in midlife who want to become nurses. Essential reading includes posts on the first steps and why you should do it.

Best Blogs For New Male Nurses

If you are a male nurse, or just a new nurse wanting to learn more, check out these blogs by male nurses.

33. Gotham Nurse

34. Digital Doorway : Keith is a nurse, writer, Laughter Yoga Leader, and Health and Wellness Coach. With he and his wife experiencing health problems of their own, the blog makes for interesting reading. Posts are often on nursing or reflections on life.

35. RNSpeak! : This nurse has been practicing for over 25 years and just finished a Masters in Nursing. He is also a critical care and teaching nurse. He just recently decided to return to school to earn his PhD.

36. Ask Conrad : He is a travel nurse who encourages readers to do just that. Categories include therapist travel, places, side trips, and more. He recently answered a question on if a new graduate could travel nurse.

37. Life of a Male Student Nurse : Rick is a CNA who is still is open to his future nursing specialty. Blog posts are often answers to interesting nursing questions. He recently explained why it’s best to be a Certified Nursing Assistant before becoming an RN.

38. Naughty Mursing : Nick is a nursing student, amateur boxing trainer, and would be writer. Read his adventures trying to survive nursing school by checking out his blog. The last entry reflected on the journey so far.

39. A Nurse Practitioner’s View : Stephen is a FNP practicing in New York. His blog focuses on current issues, trends, and policies affecting the healthcare system. A recent entry was on gift cards for health costs.

40. Call Bells Make Me Nervous : Maha is a fresh nurse just beginning his first job in the emergency department. His blog focuses on treating the diverse and perverse. A recent post reflected on the last ten years of his life.

41. New Nurse Insanity : ShrtsStormTrooper is 24, loves Jesus, and has no verbal filter. His nursing job also takes him to the ER and he finds it strange to no longer be a student. His blog is dedicated to moving beyond theory to knowing how to not kill a patient to actually not killing them.

Best Blogs For New Nurses on Conditions

If you are a new nurse who needs more help understanding a specific condition or disease, check out these blogs devoted to them.

42. Diabetes Mine

43. Heart Disease : Although it is in the archived state, the blog was good enough to make the cut with the experts at WebMD. Laurie Anderson is an RN, FNP, and MSN who blogged exclusively on the topic. Many specialty diets and other areas of heart health are discussed.

44. Pain Management and Migraine Relief : Another archived blog from WebMD, this one focused on one of the most difficult areas of medicine: pain. Indie Cooper-Guzman is an RN who discussed the topic at length. The site also offers a Pain Management Center and message boards.

45. oncRN : Follow the adventures of an oncology nurse in this blog. It is a difficult career and the nurse uses the blog as an outlet. Patient stories are often blogged on.

46. America’s Tutor : Jennifer Cerbasi teaches at a public school for children on the autism spectrum in New Jersey. She is also a regular blogger for the FOX News Health Blog, along with many other medical professionals. Weekly posts are on homework, patience, techniques, and much more.

47. Clinical Cases and Images : A former Cleveland Clinic assistant professor shares his case work and images of many medical conditions. Both the common and uncommon are featured. You can search by organ, condition, or even test type.

48. Mental Nurse : A team of nurses blog on mental health and the issues surrounding it. They recently started a Slapheads series that can be read via the blog. There are also polls and other fun.

49. RehabRN : The world of helping addicts recover can be difficult for new nurses. Learn the ups and downs with the help of this blog by a BSN who works in a rehab hospital. A new post discussed nuggets for 2010.

50. Diethack : Get realistic, not fancy, tips on getting or staying healthy. This med student shares real world advice on how to do so. Popular entries include calorie counter, 11 food statements demystified, and optimize your diet for an effective workout.

Whether you are a new nurse, have years of experience, or are still studying, be sure to consult your educators or doctors before following any of the advice or recommendations of the above 50 best blogs for new nurses. Although they can be helpful, they are not patient specific.

Jul 14, 2011

Recommended iPhone and iPod touch Nursing Apps for your viewing pleasure...........

Recommended iPhone and iPod touch Nursing Apps

Professional Nursing Knowledge and Judgment Required

Regardless of the publisher or developer, errors can exist.
Nursing apps for iPhone or iPod touch will never be a substitute for professional nursing knowledge, experience, and judgment of the practicing nurse or student nurse.
Verify that your facility or educational department approves an app before purchasing or using it.
Cite references according to your department’s policies.
The right and best app for you will depend on your unique requirements, specialty, and circumstances.

For software features that require Internet access, iPhone requires 3G or Wi-Fi, and iPod touch requires Wi-Fi.
The prices below are accurate at the time of the web page’s last update. Prices fluctuate constantly. Click the iTunes App Store Button for the app’s current price.

iPhone iPod touch Nursing Applications Suites Comparison

Nursing apps suites are expensive, and shopping and researching for the right suite to fit your needs can be frustrating and confusing.
Read all the fine print at each developer’s website and iTunes App Store page because each developer has different terms and conditions and different purchasing instructions and options.

Unbound Medicine vs. Skyscape vs. Lexi-Comp vs. Epocrates

Skyscape’s Nursing Constellation Plus and Unbound Medicine’s Nursing Central are very similar. They both include:

Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses
Diseases and Disorders: A Nursing Therapeutics Manual
Davis’s Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications
Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary

The Winner: Unbound Medicine’s Nursing Central

Nursing Central $159.99

Why it wins by a substantial margin for nursing students and many nurses:

The iPhone and iPod touch apps are permanently functional even after the 12-month subscription for updates ends.
Most importantly included in the price is 12 months of access to the Nursing Central website. In fact, the Nursing Central website existed even before the iPhone and iPod touch native apps, and it is an excellent online resource.
The user interface mirrors Apple and iPhone’s design philosophy of productivity through simplicity and ease-of-use. In real-world use, this is significant.
Drug and term audio pronunciations (requires Internet access).

Suggested improvements:

Provide free-trial versions for both the native iPhone and iPod touch native apps and the Nursing Central website.
Years ago, the Nursing Central website had a fully functional trial Open House. This is how we first discovered and tested Nursing Central.

Here is a completely confusing, convoluted, and inconvenient way to try out some Nursing Central website features before you buy:

Visit DrugGuide.com and search for “acetaminophen” to try out Davis’s Drug Guide .
Visit Unbound MEDLINE.
Visit Taber’s Online for a completely crippled peek.
The actual Nursing Central website user interface consolidates all these features and is easy to use and powerful. Again, they need to implement a free-trial version.

Individual Unbound Medicine iPhone and iPod touch Apps

If you prefer not to buy a nursing software suite, Go Student Nurse highly recommends Unbound Medicine’s Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses and RNotes®.
Nursing App

Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses $49.95

Excellent. Includes 12 months of access to DrugGuide.com.

RNotes® — Unbound $29.95

Excellent.

Tabers’s Medical Dictionary $49.95

Includes 12 months of access to Taber’s Online.

Davis’s Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests $49.99

Website access only available with Nursing Central suite.

Diagnosaurus DDx $0.99

Skyscape Nursing Apps — Confusing User Interface

Compared to Unbound Medicine and Lexi-Comp, Skyscape’s biggest downfall is its atrocious user interface for iPhone and iPod touch nursing software applications.
If the user interface looks cluttered and confusing, imagine what it’s like to use, especially in a fast-paced environment.
Can you guess which one is Skyscape in the images below?
Hint: Do you immediately know what I, A, Pk, CP, AE, Ix, Do, Im, UB or x stands for? Neither do we.
Click the image below for a larger view.

the free Skyscape Medical Resources despite the horrible user interface. The free suite includes:

Outlines in Clinical Medicine
RxDrugs Drug Guide

Epocrates Rx

Archimedes Medical Calculator

Can you guess which one is Skyscape in the images below?
Here’s a hint: Numeric keys vs. QWERTY keys for a “cal-cue-lay-tor.” Also, compare the input field size.
Click the image below for a larger view.

The nice thing about Skyscape is they offer many free-trial versions of their software.
At their website and at the iTunes App Store, they have a large library of software applications that are not available elsewhere.
On multiple occasions, we have found Skyscape’s customer service to be exceptional.
Hopefully, they can address the user interface.
If you decide to purchase Skyscape nursing apps for iPhone or iPod touch, Go Student Nurse recommends the Standard Version over the Subscription Version. Also consider the SkyPlatinum Membership for $24.95. Be sure to read all the fine print when ordering.
According to Skyscape’s excellent 24/7 online chat customer service, their apps on iTunes are the Standard Version.

Skyscape Medical Resources Free

Skyscape Nursing Constellation Plus $179.99

Lexi-Comp Nursing Apps — Best Free Trial

Nice user interface similar to Unbound Medicine.
Possible deal-breaker: All apps are subscriptions only. No permanent apps are available.
Best feature: Free 30-day trial of all apps in the horribly named Lexi-Comp Individual Application, so you can decide if any app fits your needs or specialty.

Lexi-Comp Individual Application Free

Lexi-SELECT $219.99

Lexi-PEDIATRIC SUITE $179.99

Epocrates Rx — Best Free Nursing Reference App

All nurses and nursing students should install Epocrates Rx on their iPhone or iPod touch. It’s a nice cross-reference to Unbound Medicine’s Davis’s Drug Guide.
iPhone Nursing Drug

Epocrates Rx Free

Informed Publishing Nursing & Medical Reference Guides

Beautiful user interface. Concise and relevant content. Awesome price.
s the Informed Publishing apps using the iTunes links below.
(We do not recommend the Avatron Publishing PDF app versions that are also available in the iTunes App Store.)

Informed RN Pocket Guide $9.99

Excellent.

Informed Emergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide $9.99

Excellent.

More Nursing & Medical Reference Apps

Medscape Free

Excellent update.

Medical Encyclopedia Free

University of Maryland Medical System. Requires Internet access. Poor optimization: Slow.

Medical Abbreviations and Eponyms

Download the Joint Commission’s The Official “Do Not Use” List of Abbreviations, and read with any of the recommended iPhone or iPod touch PDF readers which are described later in this web page.
It’s handy to have multiple medical abbreviation apps.
Medical Abbreviation iPhone iPod App

Medical Abbreviations $0.99

Integrates one-touch access to Wikipedia Mobile and Google.

MedAbbreviations $0.99

Integrates one-touch access to Wikipedia Mobile and Google.

Quick Medical Terminology and Abbreviation Reference $0.99

Nice.

Medical Terminology Aid $3.99

Same as above plus custom flashcards.

Eponyms (for students) Free

Medical terms derived from a person’s name.

Eponyms $1.99

Foreign Languages and Medical Audio Pronunciations

Follow your department’s certified medical interpreter policies.
Medical Spanish iPhone iPod App

Pocket Medical Spanish with Audio $4.99

Excellent.

Pocket Medical French with Audio $4.99

Excellent.

MedSpeak Cantonese Translator Lite Free

MedSpeak Cantonese Translator $14.99

MedSpeak Mandarin Translator Lite Free

MedSpeak Mandarin Translator $14.99

Drug Pronunciations Lite Free

Drug Pronunciations 2.99

Microbiology Pronunciations Lite Free

Microbiology Pronunciations 2.99

Maternal, Labor and Delivery, and OB Nursing App

Perfect OB Wheel $1.99

Easy to use. Worked great in my L&D rotation.

iPhone and iPod touch Games for Pediatric Nursing

These games really helped me with my pediatric clinical, but think carefully if you want to risk damaging or losing your expensive iPhone or iPod touch.

Talking Carl $0.99

One of my favorite apps. I learned about it from designer Alex Malkin’s funny video and tweet.

Pocket God $0.99

Kid pleaser at all ages.

Flight Control $0.99

Child and adult favorite.

Wallace & Gromit Free

Comic book.

Miscellaneous Nursing Apps

Blackbag Free

Medical News

GCS Free

Glasgow Coma Scale

STAT Adult Immunization Free

CDC immunization schedules for adults only.

STAT Immunization $4.99

CDC immunization schedules for children and adults.

You can also download CDC immunization schedules and read them with any of the recommended iPhone or iPod touch PDF readers which are described later in this web page.

Location Based Information Apps — Requires Internet

For restaurants, gas stations, supermarkets, hotels, etc. Many include reviews and directions. Nice for community nursing, travel nursing, and personal use.
iPod Nursing Software

AroundMe Free

MapQuest 4 Mobile Free

Urbanspoon Free

Fun.

Yelp Free

YPmobile Free

Yellow pages.

Personal Productivity Apps for Nurses and Nursing Students

BeejiveIM with Push $9.99

Integrated interface for multi-service instant messaging. Awesome.

Skype Free

Free Internet phone calls and instant messaging.

Units Free

Easy-to-use and free unit conversion app.

WeatherBug Free

Weatherbug Elite $0.99

Awesome weather app. Love it. No ads. More features.

Dictionary.com Free

My Lists $1.99

Simple, easy & cheap.

To Do Free

Simplest.

Things $9.99

Popular, feature-rich task management app.

Delivery Status touch, a package tracker $4.99

Great for online shoppers.

Notetaking Apps and PDF/Document/File Readers

This is one of the most important categories for me as a student, a reader, and a writer.
With many of the apps below, iPhone and iPod touch can store, read, and/or email MS Office, iWork ’09, PDF, HTML, RTF, RTFD, TXT, and image files. Be sure to read the specific app’s iTunes page for supported features.
PDF files are nice as they retain all formatting. If you use a Mac, PDF support is built into OS X by “printing” to create a PDF file. With OS X’s Preview app, you can manipulate PDF files. Although it’s expensive, Adobe Acrobat Professional is great for the power user.
I’m 95% paperless, and all my notes, lecture PowerPoints, and PDFs reside on my iPhone or iPod touch where I can review them while I’m standing in line, at the beach (tip: touchscreen works even through Ziploc bags), or just about anywhere.
My workflow revolves around Notebooks and Good Reader. These two apps can handle just about anything. The other apps have also been tested and work well. They are listed to give you more choices to meet your individual preferences or workflow needs.

Notebooks — Write Notes and Store Files $5.99

One of my favorite iPhone and iPod touch apps. It’s powerful and customizable. Go Student Nurse would not exist without this app. It has increased my productivity significantly. I use it for journaling, personal notes, and drafting all sorts of written content.
It stores, reads, and emails most types of files and has a robust file and folder management interface.
Alfons Schmid is the developer of Notebooks and his customer support is outstanding. I requested an option for adjustable colors for background and font colors for text files, and he delivered it in a subsequent update.

Good Reader (Large PDF Viewer) $0.99

Worth every dime. Amazingly powerful, stable, and fast. This app will handle nearly any PDF. Full of features: zoom, text search, bookmarks, orientation lock, scroll lock, passwords, and more. Although it can read many file types, it is the best app for PDF files, especially complex and large ones. Their customer support is also excellent.

Simplenote Free

Instant cloud sync and web browser access.

FileMagnet (Read, Email Documents) $4.99

My workhorse before I discovered Notebooks and Good Reader.

Air Sharing (View and Store Files) $2.99

Similar to FileMagnet.

Air Sharing Pro (Disk, Print, Email) $9.99

Same as Air Sharing with many more features.

Social Media Apps for Nurse and Nursing Student

Facebook Free

MySpace Mobile

Tumblr

I love Tumblr. Read Tumblr for Nurses and Nursing Students.
Tumblr Nurse

Tumblr Free

tumblr gear Free

Twitter for Nurses and Nursing Students

Twitter. It’s all about streams of consciousness and connectivity. It’s addictive and fun, especially with iPhone and iPod touch apps. Learn more about Twitter. Many apps below have Instapaper and TwitPic integration and allow easy management of multiple Twitter accounts.
The right Twitter app has much to do with personal preference.

SimplyTweet $4.99

Beautiful and simple. Twilight (black) theme. 2-5 minute push notifications. Multiple accounts.

Twitter Free

Excellent. Dealbreaker: No traditional retweet function.

Boxcar — Push Notifications

2 minute push notifications. Supports multiple accounts. Add services with a small one-time fee.

Twitterific Free

Nice.

Twitterific Premium $4.99

Same as free version, but without advertisements.

Twittelator Free

Feature-filled.

Twittelator Pro $4.99

Includes all features.

Echofon for Twitter Free

Good.

Echofon Pro for Twitter $4.99

Multiple accounts. More features.

Apps for Nurses and Nursing Students That Love to Read

Instapaper Pro is one of my favorite iPhone and iPod touch apps. It’s very easy to use, but a bit hard to describe. Read the Instapaper FAQ, and try out the free app below. Many RSS feeds are now on Twitter and work great with Go Student Nurse recommended iPhone and iPod touch apps for Twitter since they all have Instapaper integration.
Nursing Reading iPhone iPod App

Instapaper Free

Instapaper Pro $4.99

I love this app. Many extra features over free version.

There are many ebook apps available. What I use:
Kindle Nursing Book iPhone iPod App

Kindle for iPhone Free

Classics $2.99

B&N Bookstore Free

Check inventory and reserve books at local stores.

Utility Apps

Best Camera $2.99

I love this app and philosophy: The Best Camera by Chase Jarvis website.

1Password Pro $14.99

A power user must-have, especially for Mac owners.

Speedtest.net Speed Test Free

Test your Wi-Fi, 3G, or EDGE speed.

MobileMe iDisk Free

For MobileMe subscribers.

Keynote Remote $0.99

For Keynote in Apple’s iWork ’09.

Remote Free

For iTunes and Apple TV.

Internet Radio Apps

Many iPhone and iPod touch radio apps are available. You can output the sound to your car or home stereo if you have an auxiliary input and the correct cable.
For the best dance music, check out Energy 98. My favorite Internet radio station since 2003. They also have a weekly new dance music show called The Listening Room that is also available as a free weekly podcast.
Student Nurse Internet Radio iPhone iPod Apps

SHOUTcast Radio Free

Thousands of free Internet radio streams.

TuneIn Radio $1.99

TiVo-like: listen/record/replay. Option to listen in background in Safari on iPhone.

Pandora Radio Free

Nursing Apps Not Rated by Go Student Nurse

Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis $39.99

Unbound Medicine

Merck Manuals $49.95 – 79.95

Unbound Medicine

Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests $39.99

Unbound Medicine

Cram Fighter: NCLEX-RN Edition $4.99

Customized NCLEX study scheduler.

American Heritage Desk $3.99

American Heritage Deluxe $34.99

Lipid Calc $0.99

CHADS2 Score Free

MedRef $0.99

Normal Lab Values $1.99

MedCalc Free

Acid Plus – The ABG Calculator $3.99

iMurmur 2 $2.99

Code Blue $.99

Search iTunes for More Nursing iPhone and iPod touch Apps

Click the iTunes button above and type the terms below in the iTunes search field for many more iPhone and iPod touch nursing apps, nursing applications, and nursing software for nurses, student nurses, and nursing school:

anatomy
ECG, EKG
infuse, infusion
IV
Wikipedia
dictionary
USPS, UPS, FedEx
UK iTunes: Nursing Jobs (free app)

Medical & Nursing iPhone and iPod touch Profile

Doylestown Hospital

Medical & Nursing iPhone and iPod touch Profile

Memorial Hermann Healthcare System

Medical & Nursing iPhone and iPod touch Profile

Mount Sinai Hospital

Medical & Nursing iPhone and iPod touch Profile

AirStrip Technologies supports iPhone to securely deliver critical patient information, including virtual real-time waveform data.
Although nursing students and nurses might not use AirStrip applications, AirStrip is highlighted to show the momentum of iPhone in all healthcare professions.

Nursing iPhone App

Speaking with The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW), AirStrip’s President and Chief Medical Officer, William Cameron Powell, MD, states that iPhone is “a paradigm shift” and “game changing.”

Future Medical Accessories Development

With the iPhone Accessory API (application programming interface), developers can engineer integrated medical software and hardware solutions:

blood glucose monitoring
blood pressure monitoring
EKG monitoring
spirometric monitoring
bar code readers for medication and patient ID numbers

The acquired data can be used with iPhone’s data analysis and wireless data communication capabilities.

What are the differences between iPhone and iPod touch?
Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch web pages and videos detail usage, features, and specifications. You can also visit your local Apple Retail Store.
Both devices are compatible with Windows and Apple Mac computers and will run nursing software sold exclusively through the App Store using iTunes.

How do I buy iPhone 4 and transfer my phone number?
For a qualified AT&T customer in the U.S., iPhone 4 starts at $199 with a 2-year contract. All iPhone cellular plans include mobile 3G Internet access.
Presently, AT&T is the exclusive iPhone wireless provider. AT&T’s CEO stated this would not last forever.
Visit AT&T Wireless to learn about their mobile phone and data plans for iPhone.
Verify voice and data coverage for your local area using the AT&T Coverage Viewer.
If you are with a non-ATT carrier and would like to switch, verify with your carrier for any applicable early contract termination fees.
Transferring (or porting) your current number is easy if you are eligible. AT&T’s Local Number Portability FAQ clearly explains the process.
You can buy iPhone from Apple, AT&T, Best Buy, Radio Shack, and Walmart.
iPhone is also available internationally with various wireless carriers.

Why iPhone instead of iPod touch for nurses, nursing students, and nursing school?

iPhone: Less Stuff in Your Purse or Pocket

Everything is integrated and mobile: phone, iPod, email, Internet, camera, video, and apps.

iPhone: Mobile 3G Internet for Everything

You can instantly find a picture of the appendix to teach your 10-year-old patient about appendicitis.

Search & Teach

Or, you can instantly find the pathophysiology about your patient’s Kartagener Syndrome.
Nursing iPhone Reference

But, your life as a nurse or nursing student is not just about nursing. Are you in an unfamiliar neighborhood and don’t know where to eat? Use the Urban Spoon, Yelp, or Maps app to find a pizzeria, get contact info, and directions.
Suppose you’re at Apple’s campus in Cupertino, California:

Type pizza in iPhone’s Maps app.
The red pins indicate nearby pizzerias.
You decide on Pizza My Heart and get address info and directions.
Tap on the orange and white “little guy or gal” symbol to the left of Pizza My Heart, and you’ll see a Google Street View.

Click the images below for a larger view.

How do I type on iPhone or iPod touch?

iPhone and iPod touch Keyboard

What type of iPhone or iPod touch nursing apps or applications are available?
Based on real-world testing and interviews from practicing nurses and nursing students, Go Student Nurse has published numerous reviews and recommendations for iPod touch and iPhone nursing applications at the following web page:
Recommended Nursing Apps — iPhone iPod
Apps can be purchased individually or sold in bundled suites, and prices range from free to over $200. Apps include drug guides and numerous medical references (terminology, labs, pathophysiology, nursing skills, etc.).
For a practicing nurse or a student nurse, personal productivity apps are also important. Many apps are included with iPhone or iPod touch such as Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Maps.
Other productivity apps include ebook and document readers (Office, iWork, PDF, Kindle, etc.), English and foreign language dictionaries, and unit conversion calculators.
For mindbody health, there are thousands of apps to increase the enjoyment of your personal life outside of work and school: games, restaurants, cinemas, hotels, music, radio, ebooks, videos, travel, exercise, personal health, photography, etc.
Price does not dictate quality. Thousands of apps are free, and thousands more are $1–5.

Epocrates Rx

A great free app is Epocrates Rx, and it should be on every nurse’s iPhone or iPod touch. It includes an excellent drug guide, InteractionCheck, and Pill ID images. It also includes the MedMath calculator and reference which would be an amazing app on its own.
Click the images below for a larger view.

What is push email?
iPhone and iPod touch instantly notifies you when you have email.
A big productivity booster.
From Apple’s Supported Push Mail Accounts on iPhone and iPod touch:

Email accounts that use the push method for message retrieval enable you to have email messages delivered directly to you as soon as the message is received by your email provider instead of checking periodically or manually for new messages. On iPhone or iPod touch, push email is supported for the following email account types:
MobileMe
Microsoft Exchange
Yahoo!
Email accounts such as POP, IMAP, or AOL accounts do not support push message retrieval on iPhone or iPod touch but can instead be setup to fetch mail at specified intervals or manually when the Mail application is opened.
Note: A Wi-Fi connection is required to send and receive email on iPod touch.

What about Gmail?
Push Gmail via Google Sync

Should I purchase MobileMe?
The MobileMe website explains the features well.

Duplicate contact and calendar data.
Push email notification doesn’t always work.
iDisk can be slow using Mac’s Finder. It’s fast using the MobileMe iDisk web interface.
Sync problems with some Wi-Fi networks.

Reasons many of us keep the subscription:

Effortless sync for Mac, iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices.
Steady, incremental improvements in reliability and features.
Most of the time, the features work well, but you may have to waste time with MobileMe Chat support, support documents, and support forums for fixes and workarounds.
Back to My Mac.
Neat features: Find My iPhone, Remote Wipe, and iDisk for iPhone app.
Excellent MobileMe Chat support.

How do I clean and protect iPhone or iPod touch?

Clean

Go Student Nurse recommends iKlear The Complete Cleaning Kit for Mac, iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for nurses, nursing students, and nursing school.
Read the directions, and keep fluids away from all openings to avoid damage.
The glass on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPad has an oleophobic coating which makes cleaning easy with any soft cloth.

Protect

There are many cases available to suit your preferences.
The glass on iPhone 3GS and iPad is extremely durable and scratch resistant, but not impact or drop resistant.
The iPhone 4 glass:

… the same type of glass used in the windshields of helicopters and high-speed trains.

The video below shows the durability and scratch resistance of the glass on iPhone 3GS and iPad (the first 30 seconds is a parody of Apple videos):

The Apple Online Store and Apple Retail Stores no longer sell protective screen films for Mac, iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
The majority of us at Go Student Nurse no longer use protective screen films.
However, if your preference is to use a protective screen film, recommends Power Support Crystal Film (not the Anti-Glare Film). Reading the instructions, using Scotch Magic Tape, and having patience guarantees a dust- and bubble-free installation.

How long does the battery last?
It depends how you use it. Apple has dedicated web pages for iPhone and iPod batteries.
For a typical nurse or nursing student, the battery will easily last an entire 12 hour shift for workflows involving accessing the Internet, searching nursing references, and personal communications (email, voice, or text).
Because iPhone and iPod touch are so capable and powerful, owners tend to use their devices heavily which can quickly deplete the battery. Activities that deplete the battery the fastest are games, continuous Internet streaming such as Internet radio, and video recording and playback.
There are numerous third-party car chargers and external batteries to meet your mobile power requirements.
If you need a car charger, recommends the Belkin Micro Auto Charger with Charge Sync Cable which is sold at Best Buy and the Apple Online Store.
Nursing iPhone iPod Charger

This item is especially useful for a community nurse, road-going nursing educator, or power user.

What is the resale value?
The full price of iPhone is often subsidized by wireless carriers with multi-year contracts.
Due to high demand, iPhone has very high resale value.

What about social and professional etiquette?
It’s like any other mobile phone or iPod. Use common sense and common courtesy.
Turn off the ringer and keyboard clicks (Settings > Sounds).
Some educators and hospital staff may view this type of technology with hostility.
Expect this. Plan, and act as the situation dictates.
Be flexible. Be diplomatic.

What are some ethical or social justice issues with this type of technology?
Is this technology really necessary for effective and improved educational and healthcare outcomes?
If a school or health facility requires a specific device, who should pay for it?
Do these devices give individuals who have the money and knowledge to use them an unfair advantage at school and at work?
Does society have an obligation to provide equal access to education and healthcare to its citizens?
Does this type of technology contribute to escalating educational and healthcare costs?
Personal and political values and beliefs on these issues don’t just affect an individual and family’s pocketbook, but they also shape the evolution of our human societies.

Why is Go Student Nurse so excited about iPhone, iPod, iPad, and iOS 4?
For me personally, it’s a revolution in personal and professional digital communication, information, and entertainment that has unleashed and expanded my own productivity and creativity which have enabled and fueled the creation of Go Student Nurse to be a worldwide advocate for nursing students and for the adoption of personal technology in nursing.

Dec 23, 2011

Professional Nursing Organizations

Nursing Links

Nursing Organizations

Health care links

International nursing links and organizations

Nursing boards abroad

Organizations

Nov 8, 2011

25 Google Tips and Tricks for Healthcare Professionals | Nurseblogger

Aug 22, 2011

Web Nursing and Medical Resources......

General Research

Dentistry

Nursing

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Oncology

Pediatrics

Psychiatry

Dictionaries & Journals

Directories

Job Leads

Social Networking

Blogs

Aug 11, 2011

Best Blogs for New Nurses....

50 Best Blogs for New Nurses

Jul 14, 2011

Recommended iPhone and iPod touch Nursing Apps for your viewing pleasure...........

Recommended iPhone and iPod touch Nursing Apps

Professional Nursing Knowledge and Judgment Required

iPhone iPod touch Nursing Applications Suites Comparison

Unbound Medicine vs. Skyscape vs. Lexi-Comp vs. Epocrates

The Winner: Unbound Medicine’s Nursing Central

Individual Unbound Medicine iPhone and iPod touch Apps

Skyscape Nursing Apps — Confusing User Interface

Lexi-Comp Nursing Apps — Best Free Trial

Epocrates Rx — Best Free Nursing Reference App

Informed Publishing Nursing & Medical Reference Guides

More Nursing & Medical Reference Apps

Medical Abbreviations and Eponyms

Foreign Languages and Medical Audio Pronunciations

Maternal, Labor and Delivery, and OB Nursing App

iPhone and iPod touch Games for Pediatric Nursing

Miscellaneous Nursing Apps

Location Based Information Apps — Requires Internet

Personal Productivity Apps for Nurses and Nursing Students

Notetaking Apps and PDF/Document/File Readers

Social Media Apps for Nurse and Nursing Student

Tumblr

Twitter for Nurses and Nursing Students

Apps for Nurses and Nursing Students That Love to Read

Utility Apps

Internet Radio Apps

Nursing Apps Not Rated by Go Student Nurse

Search iTunes for More Nursing iPhone and iPod touch Apps

Medical & Nursing iPhone and iPod touch Profile

Medical & Nursing iPhone and iPod touch Profile

Medical & Nursing iPhone and iPod touch Profile

Medical & Nursing iPhone and iPod touch Profile

Future Medical Accessories Development

iPhone: Less Stuff in Your Purse or Pocket

iPhone: Mobile 3G Internet for Everything

Epocrates Rx

Clean

Protect

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