Nursing - News March 31, 2011

Program wraps nursing care patients in warm embrace (CapeCodOnline)
In a solarium lined with sheer curtains and permeated with the scent of lavender and sound of gentle music, a certified nursing assistant strokes the hand of 109-year-old Etta Kissack.

Wheatfield Nursing Home Workers Fired Over Reported Abuse (WGRZ-TV Buffalo)
A New York State Health Department report obtained by Two On Your Side details a disturbing case of abuse that occurred last Spring at a nursing facility in Wheatfield.

Ohio Legislature Passes Bill to Limit Collective Bargaining Rights (MyFoxAtlanta)
The Ohio Legislature has passed a bill severely limiting union rights for 350,000 public workers amid protests by several hundred demonstrators.

'Hustler fined $14K for not using condoms in porn (Express)
California workplace safety officials have fined Larry Flynt's Hustler Video and another porn producer for not using condoms on set to protect sex performers from exposure to disease.

Ohio Legislature passes collective bargain limits (KSDK-TV Saint Louis)
The Ohio Legislature voted Wednesday to severely limit the collective bargaining rights of 350,000 public workers, sending a bill that sparked weeks of pro-labor protests to Republican Gov.

ECU's nursing program in Ardmore in jeopardy (AdaEveningNews - Ada, Oklahoma)
A bill pending the Oklahoma House of Representatives seems to be aimed at making the Ardmore Higher Education Center a branch campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University without including East Central University in any discussions.

Carpenter Enters County Exec Race (Patch)
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming west with gusts up to 20 mph this afternoon.

Ga. Senate Approves $18 Billion Budget (WMAZ-TV Macon)
The Georgia Senate has approved an $18.25 billion spending plan that increases health insurance premiums for state employees and teachers by 20 percent, but restores some money for school nurses and softens cuts that Gov.

Tories look for options to improve health care (Times-Transcript)
The provincial government is launching a public consultation to improve health care, but the Liberals say they're worried the Tories are laying the groundwork to close hospitals and other health-care facilities.

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