October 26, 2007
Access Nurses Weekly Volume 12 Number 4 October 26, 2007
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San Diego Wildfires Rage On, Nurses Care for Evacuees Across the County
Above: Fire fighters battle the San Diego blazes. Photo courtesy of latimes.com
Below: A nurse checks one evacuee's blood pressure. Photo courtesy of nursetv.com
More than half a million people have been displaced due to the many wildfires raging across Southern California. The unrelenting Santa Ana winds are the fuel for the fires that have burned thousands of homes and structures, leaving residents to seek shelter in evacuation centers across the county.
Though it seems this is a time for angst and sorrow, the response from the community is a reason for hope. Faced with one of the greatest natural disasters in California history, San Diego nurses have jumped to the rescue to offer aid to the massive crowds of displaced residents.
NurseTV.com covers the outpouring of love and contribution from nurses and volunteers at Qualcomm Stadium, one of many evacuation sites, in the latest segment, "In a Time of Need," on the Web site. You can watch nurses become heroes to thousands of evacuees.
In addition to the food, supplies and clothing donations, nurses are providing necessary care and support to those relocated because of the fires. They've turned portions of the stadium into orderly care units, equipped with a diabetes station, blood pressure check and even an acupuncture area. You can listen to interviews with RNs who've answered the call for help during this county-wide catastrophe.
City to See: Greenville, South Carolina
As the largest city in the upstate area of South Carolina, Greenville offers many activities and attractions for visitors. The city has a wide variety of theatres and entertainment venues hosting regular shows of all kinds. For those looking for a night out full of entertainment, check out the Greenville's active music scene, with frequent live performances in the downtown area by local jazz, country and rock bands.
Weather: High: 77, Low: 50
Population: 56,002
Nearby Cities: Travelers Rest, Greer, Mauldin
Tomorrow's Nurses
High schools students take a course in nursing care and even get internships in local hospitals in an effort to better prepare themselves for nursing school in college.
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Taking an Oath
SDSU implements an oath of professionalism ceremony for nursing majors before they begin their studies in order to show their dedication to the nursing code of ethics.
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Hot Jobs
Contact your recruiter to inquire about the following jobs!
Greenville, South Carolina Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour mornings
Start Date: October 29
Jackson, Tennessee Dialysis
Positions: One
Shift: 10-hour mornings
Start Date: October 29
Lexington, North Carolina ICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: November 5
Newberry, South Carolina L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour mornings
Start Date: November 6
New York, New York Post Partum/Nursery
Positions: Six
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP or November 6
Austin, Texas PICU
Positions: Three
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: November 26
Seattle, Washington Psych
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour evenings
Start Date: ASAP
Seattle, Washington Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour days
Start Date: ASAP
Columbia, Missouri Peds
Positions: One
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP
Albuquerque, New Mexico SICU
Positions: Two
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP
Panama City, Florida Mother Baby
Positions: Two
Shift: Days
Start Date: November 5
Richmond, Virginia Tele and Med Surg
Positions: One
Shift: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Start Date: ASAP
Kingsport, Tennessee OR
Positions: One
Shift: 8-hour mornings
Start Date: October 29
Salinas, California CCU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
Templeton, California Med Surg
Positions: Two
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: November 6
Reston, Virginia L&D
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: October 29
Fort Walton Beach, Florida Cath Lab
Positions: One
Shift: 10-hour days
Start Date: ASAP
San Antonio, Texas ICU and CCU
Positions: Five
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
Albuquerque, New Mexico ER
Positions: 10+
Shift: 12-hour days and nights
Start Date: ASAP
Columbia, Missouri SICU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights w/ occasional weekends
Start Date: ASAP
Salt Lake City, Utah Peds
Positions: 10+
Shift: Nights
Start Date: ASAP, January 7 and February 4
Featured Forum Topic
RNs in San Diego
I've been watching the fires in Southern California right now. It's unbelievable! I've actually been thinking about traveling to San Diego for my next assignment. Are hospitals still up and running? I'd love to hear from nurses who are working during this time of crisis.
On the Lighter Side
