Nursing - News August 22, 2011

Happy Marriage Triples Bypass Survival (WISW-AM Columbia)
A happy marriage lengthens the lives of cardiac bypass patients, according to researchers who suggest that supportive spouses can provide encouragement to make it through tough lifestyle changes.

GSCC to seek accreditation for practical nursing program (Anniston Star)
Efforts are under way to push the practical nursing curriculum at Gadsden State Community College in line with nationally recognized standards.

Superheroes needed for Worthing Hospital fun run (Shoreham Today)
SUPERHEROES of all shapes, sizes and ages will descend on Worthing next month for the first Superhero Fun Run in aid of Worthing Hospital.

Patients praise Eastbourne accident and emergency department (Eastbourne Today)
In a recent survey carried out by the Trust, which runs the hospital, the majority of patients asked - 87 per cent - rated their care at both Eastbourne and the Conquest in Hastings as either excellent, very good or good.

Social Security disability in peril (Ft. Meade Leader)
In this Nov. 15, 2010, file photo Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue responds to questions at a hearing in Akron, Ohio.