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Peninsula
Home Care Salutes Registered Nurses
for Improving Health Care Across the
Nation
SALISBURY,
MD - The fastest growing occupation
in healthcare across the nation is that
of "Registered Nurse." The Bureau of
Labor Statistics projects that registered
nurse employment will grow at a rate
of 26 percent between 2010 and 2020
thanks to higher healthcare demands
from aging Baby Boomers.
"We have seen this scenario play out
over the last three years as demand
for nursing services has doubled," said
Therese Ganster, Branch Manager for
Peninsula Home Care. "What is very interesting
is how RN service needs are growing.
Baby Boomers are younger and fitter
than the generation ahead of them, so
they have more issues with activity-based
injuries like bicycle falls, as well
as 'repair' surgeries such as knee replacements.
Our own registered nursing staff has
(doubled) and we continue to seek additional
RN team members."
Every year, National Nurses Week, which
this year begins May 6, focuses attention
on the diverse ways America's 3.1 million
registered nurses work to save lives
and improve the health of millions of
individuals. The first day of the week
is designated as RN Recognition Day
and the final day, May 12, is the birthday
of Florence Nightingale, founder of
modern nursing.
Nursing has undoubtedly evolved over
time with the introduction of cutting
edge technology and specialty nursing
professions such as medical-surgical
nurses, labor and delivery nurses, ICU
nurses and home health care nurses.
Home Health Care Nurses - Passionate
about Putting the Patient First
There is no one for a home health nurse
to turn to for a second opinion while
treating a patient in the home. Peninsula
Home Care nurses partner with the patient
and caregiver to better understand medications,
how to safely navigate in the home and
develop an individualized plan of care
in coordination with the physician.
"What puts a smile on the faces of our
home care nurses? Seeing patients achieve
their goals and provide support to the
patient and family to help them from
beginning to end," said Therese Ganster,
Peninsula Home Care branch director.
"We are there helping them through difficult
times and they become like family. We
share in their success and in their
setbacks. I think Florence Nightingale
would be pleased with the quality of
care provided by our home care nurses."
Excellence at work in Salisbury,
Seaford and Ocean Pines -
Voices of Working Nurses
Shelley Hughes - Seaford Branch
Previously a floor nurse at Peninsula
Regional Medical Center, Shelley Hughes,
a newly appointed clinical manager for
PHC, enjoys working in home health because
of the benefits to the patients. "They
are more receptive in the home," said
Hughes. "I really enjoy helping people
and having the opportunity to work with
patients and their caregivers to provide
the best outcomes."
Kim Mast - Ocean Pines Branch
Kim Mast, a registered nurse in the
Ocean Pines branch office, has over
a decade of experience under her belt
in the nursing field. "When I made the
switch to home health care, I became
more of an advocate and a teacher, in
addition to providing health care to
each patient," said Mast. "I treat my
patients with preventative medicine
and strive to provide them with the
best possible care in a safe environment."
Marcy Burke - Salisbury Branch
"We are the eyes and ears for doctors
in the home," said Marcy Burke, PHC
Salisbury branch nurse. "Establishing
a high level of trust with my patients
and caregivers is a top priority to
me. When I treat my patients in the
home, I don't have anyone to turn to
for a second opinion. Being a home care
nurse isn't just about treating symptoms,
it involves managing the coordination
of care between all healthcare professionals
treating our patients.
In honor of National Nurses Week and
RN Recognition Day, registered nurses
around the country are encouraged to
wear the official "RN Pin." For more
information on how you can purchase
an "RN Pin," visit www.peninsulahomecare.com
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