News for March 29 to April 3 2012

In the News

Strong Demand - Technology is playing an increasing role in nursing practice and education - According to Advance for Nurses, (02April2012), "The market for nurses with BSNs and those advancing their education are strong. Highly educated and diverse nurses with BSN, master's and doctorate nursing degrees with skill beyond traditional functional discipline prove to be in demand." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Student loan repayment program unlocks doors for FNP - According Nurse.com, (02April2012), "The National Health Service Corps. is offering fully trained family nurse practitioners and other primary care health professionals an initial, tax-free loan repayment award of up to $60,000 in exchange for two years of working in communities with a shortage of primary healthcare professionals." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. SC Jobless Rate Falls For Seventh Straight Month - According the Street, (30March2012), "Some of the biggest gains came in Health care and social assistance jobs that went up by 3,200." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.