Nursing - News May 11, 2011

Advanced degrees in nursing on the rise (Des Moines Register)
The number of advanced practice nurses in Iowa is growing, but more are needed to meet the demands of the future.

Lesbian Air Force nurse to retire rather than rejoin (WOZZ-FM Appleton)
A decorated flight nurse who won reinstatement to the U.S. Air Force Reserves in a landmark court challenge of her expulsion for revealing she is a lesbian said on Tuesday she will retire rather than return to duty.

Guest View: We should focus on nursing shortage (Pasadena Star-News)
THIS week is National Nurses Week. Don't believe the hype that the nursing shortage is over.

Board of Regents Approves Darton 4-Year Nursing Bid (The Albany Herald)
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted this afternoon during a monthly work session its approval of a four-year nursing program at Darton College.

Seattle Children's nurses charged by health dept. (NWCN)
SEATTLE The Washington state Department of Health charged two nurses at Seattle's Children's hospital Tuesday.

Down with the gown: Local doulas develop stylish skirts and tops for expectant mothers (LongmontFYI)
After delivering her first baby 10 years ago, a Berthoud mom boycotted the hospital gown that exposed her backside and bunched up as she moved in and out of different labor positions.

New Chief Exec Announced For Worcester's St. V's (Http)
Fresh off a deal to avoid a nurses' strike , Worcester-based Saint Vincent Hospital has announced a new president and CEO to take over for John Smithhisler , who resigned from the post in August of last year.

Hello Doctor under fire (The Mercury)
Telemedicine service provider, Hello Doctor, is withholding its "phone-a-doctor service" after coming under fire from the Health Professions Council of South Africa .

Caring for poor, hospitals reach brink of closure (Kansas City Star)
Two charity hospitals in Illinois are facing a life-or-death decision. There's not much left of either of them - one in Chicago's south suburbs, the other in impoverished East St.

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