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One size fits all? Its been so for a decade now

An open job position requirement is sent to recruiters, the details are blurred, probably the job position itself was copy pasted from somewhere and tailored a wee bit. Of course there is a deadline. The recruiter has her own doubts about compensation matching up to skills. But there is a deadline and this is a challenge that the recruiter should take up, to prove her credentials and, perhaps an entry into the recruiter hall of fame.
Search job boards, portals, hit the network
There is electricity in the air with a good chance of the energy turning into panic
Assuming that a new open job position does mean that there are some unique (if not anything rare or nearly extinct) traits
Freeze frame, and lets ponder a few questions:
Why should all job order formats be the same
And more important, why should all resume formats be the same
Information that is relevant to make a decision definitely varies. Can anyone out here argue – debate that one resume format fits all?
Thats like, I would want to know technical skills of a merchandize manager or, want to know the sales targets of my payroll services associate
But then, why do we take the one size fits all approach from all job services and portals?
Anyone working multiple sectors? Specifically non information technology recruiters? Shout it out

I met a retired engineer the other day and she told me she was half way through a TEFL training course. She wanted to know what I thought her chances were of finding a teaching job when she has completed the course. Well, I can’t disguise the fact that there is a lot of age prejudice in the world of ELT. I think all sorts of reasons combine to make this a profession dominated by young teachers.

First, it appeals to those who want to be able to see the world and gain experience: inevitably it’s the young who fit this profile. Second, if we’re honest, pay is often unattractive in comparison to other professions and young people will tolerate that in a trade-off with their travel ambitions. Then schools themselves often appreciate the enthusiasm and energy that is associated with youth, not to mention that the young are more tractable.

Having said all this, I also know lots of young retirees who have found rewarding second careers in this field. If schools took a moment to think about it, these mature teachers have lots to offer. Their experience of life in its broader sense gives them additional “weight” in the classroom: in discussion, for example, or in that strange, unquantifiable quality called wisdom. Many cultures respect older people and students may have greater confidence in a mature teacher for that reason.

The older teacher can also have a calming and stabilizing influence on younger colleagues, who may find many aspects of their new career overwhelming. Where the more mature teacher has a background in another professional area, the school may well be able to make use of that expertise to offer ESP classes in that field. The engineer I mentioned would surely be an asset in a school where students were preparing to apply for a university place in a technical subject.

But having said all this, I think the age of the teacher should not really be an issue. The main point is, can the teacher do the job well? If so, surely that’s what matters.

If you are thinking of going to nursing school or getting a nursing degree, you may already know that choosing a school is not always an easy task. If you are looking to become a Registered Nurse, a Nurse Midwife, a forensic nurse or a legal nurse consultant there are colleges that you can enroll in to get your program. You will need a combination of both practical experience and theory qualification to finish your course. Choosing the right college does not have to be hard but first you are going to want to know exactly what courses you need and then find out what is offered by different colleges. You also need to know where the school is located, what schedules are available and other useful information that will help in making your decision.

Getting your nursing degree is no cakewalk. It wont be easy, especially if you have to keep a job or if you have a family and children to take care of. However, if you push yourself, you will be very happy with the end result. It is a profession that is very rewarding and fulfilling.

There are many different options for you in the nursing profession. It is a very diverse field that offers you many different departments to work in. You can work hands-on with patients or you might want to work in a lab or research facility. You might choose to work in a specific field such as OB-GYN or Pediatrics. You can go into the field that interests you the most. The options are vast for you.

If you are working on getting the perfect school for nursing, you need to also consider what specialty you plan on doing if you have one. This will help you get the right degree. Most nursing programs have very generalized programs but you may have the option to add on extras if you choose such as in a specific field.

You know that nursing is a great career choice for you. There are so many different fields to choose from and many opportunities for advancement. You will love your career in nursing and find it very rewarding. You get the chance to work with many different people and the pay is good as well as the working conditions. Since you will always be working in a medical type facility, the conditions should be clean, fair and un-to-date.

If you are searching for work as a nurse, you will be happy to know that there are many different choices available for you. You should get in touch with hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities to see if they have openings available. There are also many places online that can help you find or choose a new nursing career. All you have to do is look it up and start applying.

A Registered Nurse (RN) can specialize in one or more of the patient care specialties as per job requirements or personal preferences. The most common specialties have been divided into four main categories, on basis of:

Work setting or types of care provided,
Disease for which care is provided,
Body organ or the system for which care is provided, and
the section of population for which care is provided.
RNs may look towards specializing in any of the following popular specialties, with major emphasis on work settings and types of care they plan to provide.

Ambulatory Care Nurses provide health needs of individuals and families in diverse settings on outpatient basis. Emerging trend is “Telehealth” where care is provided by means of Internet or other communications in media. Stress involved is lesser than inpatient settings. Certified by “American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)”, employers are usually ambulatory providers such as Primary Care Offices, HMOs, clinics, mobile health units etc.

Burn Care Nurses are employed in hospitals with burn departments or clinics providing such services. It can be physically and psychologically draining.

Critical Care Nurses are one of the in-demand health care professionals due to their ability to make quick decisions and stay calm, when lives are at stake. They provide care to patients with cardiovascular, respiratory or pulmonary failure, in intensive care hospital units.

EmergencyTrauma Nurses are in demand for their ability to make quick decisions about patients’ condition and stay clam while dealing with potential life-threatening conditions caused by accidents, strokes, and heart attacks. Stress and grief pose challenge, while role autonomy, and team work are the characteristics. Certified by “Board Of Certification For Emergency Nurses”, employers are acute-care and specialty hospitals, and emergency medical systems. In addition, they may become Flight nurses providing medical care to patients who are air-lifted for transportation to nearest the medical facility.

Holistic Nurses attend to all aspects of wellness and health of a holistic nature, where connection between mind, body and spirit is acknowledged and whole person is treated, rather than caring for just a disease or a symptom. Acupressure, Acupuncture, Massage, Aroma therapy, Yoga, and Biofeedback are performed by a Holistic Nurse.

Home Healthcare Nurses provide at-home care to patients in post-operative, post-partum stages or when recovering from accidents.

Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses provide care for terminally ill patients outside of hospitals with objective to ease their pain and suffering. They care for physical and emotional needs of dying patients and their family with interventions like pain management, palliative care, symptom management and emotional support. Certified by “National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses”, employers are usually hospices, home health, hospitals and long-term care facilities. Dealing with deaths of all your patients is a big challenge in itself but the feeling of taking care of a dying patient and the opportunity to practice holistic nursing are motivational factors for many.

Infusion Nurses provide intravascular medications, fluids, blood products and assess their impact on the condition of patients. Certified by “Intravenous Nurses Certification Corporation”, they are employed by hospitals, home health agencies and in physician offices. Irregular schedules, excessive paper work, and stress are the challenges. While role autonomy in addition to technical mastery are a few of the plus points.

Long-term Care Nurses provide nursing, psychosocial and personal care services on a recurring basis to patients with chronic physical or mental disorders. Increasing patient acuity can be a drawback for some but the lesser pressure and chaos is a plus.

Medical-Surgical Nurses provide basic health care to patients in all health settings.

Occupational Health Nurses work towards Primary Prevention and keeping the workforce healthy by combining concepts of public health and nursing, besides working towards realizing standards set by Occupational Safety and Health Act, maintaining records, providing care to the ill or injured employees. Certified by “”American Board for Occupational Health Nurses”", employers are usually in business establishments, factories, or mills.

PeriAnesthesia Nurses prepare patients for a surgical experience, support safe transition out of anesthetized state and provide intensive care to patients until they are ready to be discharged from the perianesthesia care unit. Certification is done by”American Board Of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Certification”

Peri-Operative Nurses provide preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care to patients and assist surgeons in the operation room by handling instruments, controlling bleeding and suturing incisions. Learning opportunities and teamwork are a plus, while frequent emergencies and exposure to human suffering may be a drawback for some. Certified by “CNOR and CRNFA Certification Board Perioperative Nursing”, employers are usually in hospital surgical departments, ambulatory surgical centers, clinics, or a physician’s offices.

Psychiatric Nurses care for patients with personality and mental disorders. Uncooperative or dangerous patients may be one of the drawbacks besides restrictive patient-care policies, excessive paper work and a conflict from misconceptions and mental illness. Certification is done by ANCC.

Radiologic Nurses provide care to patients undergoing radiation procedures (like Ultrasonography or MRI) for diagnosis or treatment, as in a case of cancers.

Rehabilitation Nurses care for patients with temporary, progressive or permanent disabilities which alter normal functions and affect the quality of life. Motivating patients and producing will lead to a fruitful life and is a challenge. Certification is done by ” Rehabilitation Nurses Certification Board”.

Transplant Nurses provide care for transplant recipients and living-donors thorughout the process ofthe transplantation. Organ resource allocation and other ethical issues besides loss and grief could be drawbacks towards joining this specialty.

RNs may also consider specializing in the following specialties, with major emphasis on the disease, which they plan to provide care for:

Addiction Nurses provide care to patients who seek help with alcohol, drug, and marijuana addictions.

Developmental Disabilities Nurses help physically,and mentally disabled patients with feeding, controlling bodily functions, and tosit stand with the least assistance.

Diabetes Management Nurses assist diabetics in disease management by educating them about proper nutrition, blood sugar testing, and insulin self-injection.

Genetics Nurses provide screening, early detection, and treatment of patients with genetic disorders including Cystic Fibrosis, Huntington’s disease, Hereditary Brest Cancer, etc. Major challenges are informed decision-making, consent, confidentiality, and dealing with negative outcomes. The certification is done by “International Society Of Nurses in Genetics”.

HIVAIDS Nurses provide care for physical, psychological, spiritual and social suffering of patients diagnosed with HIVAIDS. Safety hazards are a major drawback. Certified by “HIVAIDS Nursing Certification Board”, employers usually are in hospices, hospitals, home health care, and long-term care agencies.

Oncology Nurses are empathic and caring towards patients diagnosed with cancers. They also administer chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Certification is done by “Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation”.

Enterostomal Therapy Nurses, specialized in prevention of pressure ulcers, also provide care to patients with wounds caused by trauma and ulcers; provide post-operative care for patients with alternative methods of bodily waste elimination; and treat patients with urinary and fecal incontinence.

RNs can opt for any of the following specialties with emphasis on body organ or system for which they plan to provide care:

Cardiac and Vascular Nurses provide care for patients suffering from Coronary heart Disease and post-operative rehabilitation of patients who have undergone cardiac surgery. Patient resistance, noncompliance and emergencies may be problem for few nurses. Certification is done by ANCC.

Dermatology Nurses provide education, care for patients with various types of skin ailments, like skin cancers, psoriasis, etc.

Gastroenterology Nurses provide care for patients with digestive and intestinal disorders, including ulcers, acid reflux disease, and more. They may be specialized in endoscopic procedures as well. Certification is done by “Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.”

Gynecology Nurses provide care to females with disorders of reproductive system, including endometriosis, cancers and sexually transmitted diseases.

Nephrology Nurses provide care for patients with kidney disease and work to preserve renal function. Dealing with emotional impact of renal disease and multi system failures could be problematic for few nurses.

Neuroscience Nurses care for patients with nervous system dysfunctions, including brain and spinal cord injuries, seizures, alterations in cognition, communication, sexuality, etc.

Ophthalmic Nurses provide care to patients with disorders of the eyes, including cataract and glaucoma. They assist surgeons and may make pre and post-operative home visits. Certified by “National Certifying Board for Ophthalmic Registered Nurses”, employers specialty are hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, HMOs, and home-care agencies.

Orthopedic Nurses provide care to patients with muscular and skeletal problems, like arthritis, bone fractures, muscular dystrophy, etc. Certified by “Orthopedic Nursing Certification Board”, employers specialty is hospitals and HMOs.

Otorhinolaryngology Nurses care for patients with disorders of the ear,nose and throat, including cleft palate, allergies, and sinus disorders.

Respiratory Nurses provide preventive, acute or critical and rehabilitative support to patients with respiratory ailments like asthma, tuberculosis, etc.

Urology Nurses provide care for patients with disorders of kidney, urinary tract and male reproductive organs, including infections, stones and cancers.

RNs may specialize in any of the following specialties with focus on providing care to a particular section of population:
Neonatology Nurses care for neonates.

Pediatrics Nurses care for infants, toddlers, children and adolescents.

Geriatrics Nurses provide care to the elderly population.

Correctional Facilities Nurses provide basic health care to patients in reformatory centers.

School Nurses’ role in providing basic health care to patients in schools is well known.

Summer Camps Nurses provide basic health care to patients in summer camps, trekking camps and similar.

Military Nurses focus on providing basic health care to military personnel and their family.

In a nutshell, diversification and specialization options in nursing are worth appreciation. Great prospects in addition, make nursing one of the most sought