CVME Insider: Nursing Knowledge That Matters

Written by Guest Blogger: Andrea Needham Populations are  aging  all around the world, requiring innovative approaches to keep up with their care. The great news is that advances in technology make keeping up with the demand for senior-friendly tools easier than ever. You can improve your daily quality of life by simply investing in some easy-to-use and practical devices. Get inspired by the below overview of products. Invest in streaming TV and movies Older individuals tend to spend a fair amount of time at home due to decreased mobility. Skip the traditional cable television and opt for a streaming device instead so you can view your favorite movies and shows at any time. Streaming sticks offer access to  more than 500,000 options . It's also easy to set up and there's no need to deal with the cable company—meaning lower costs as well. Another way to simplify entertainment is to get a tablet. This allows you to view programs from the comfort of you...

Story by  Daniel Zwerdling NPR  Correspondent, Investigations Unit For years I have been teaching and talking about liability and  disability  insurance for nurses.  I explain that if you get hurt on the job; most if not all hospitals make it difficult for you to get the help you need as a nurse.  Even if you get on some type of disability; the amount of money you will receive maybe only be around 50-60% of your normal income if you are lucky.  The story below taken from NPR is a great example of how nurses can e lost in the crack and not helped even when simply doing their job. Daniel presents the case of Terry Cawthorn and Mission Hospital, in Asheville, N.C., which provides a look into how some hospital officials around the country have shrugged off an epidemic. "Cawthorn was a nurse at Mission for more than 20 years. Her supervisor testified under oath that she was "one of my most reliable employees."    Then, as w...