Nursing - News October 31, 2011

'7 billionth' babies honoured worldwide (CBC News)
Nurses attend to newborn babies at a hospital in Hefei, China, on Monday. The world's population will reach seven billion on October 31, according to projections by the United Nations.

Pioneering device by UNH could give student nurses better shot (Foster's Daily Democrat)
A smart training syringe developed by University of New Hampshire nursing and engineering faculty members will help nurses and other health care professionals learn how to give the most effective intramuscular injections by providing real-time feedback.

ARC grant to help Lindsey Wilson nursing program (KFVS12)
Lindsey Wilson College has received a financial boost from the Appalachian Regional Commission for its expanding nursing program.

Children die as flood aid lags (Pnompenh Post)
Dr Soeung Suen treats children at a makeshift camp in Battambang province's Sangke district, where more than 1,000 people have been waiting for government aid for about two months.

Construction Set for New Anna House Skilled Nursing Facility (AmericanBankingNews)
The Sarah Community, a service provider of long term care and retirement options for older adults, is set to build a newly designed facility reflecting the latest innovative care trends in skilled nursing homes.

Northeastern Tech 2011 nursing grads achieve milestone (WBTW)
Terry Wright , director of Northeastern Technical College's nursing department, receives instructions from educational support specialist Shannon Packard about how to operate the department's new simulation mannequin.

North East News: Ambassadors train to become children's nurses (Sunday Sun)
THEY both battled the disease during their childhood - but now two North cancer charity ambassadors are channeling their experiences into becoming nurses.

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