(9 stories) Pediatricians' group urges more input from parents

Nursing - News January 31, 2012 See Nursing Weather Pediatricians' group urges more input from parents (KOLD-TV Tucson) When children are sick, family participation is central to their treatment, says a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which calls for patients, their parents and pediatricians to become partners at every level of care. iSirona Appoints Chief Nursing Officer in Support of Continued Growth (PR-inside) She will lead and strengthen the company's deep understanding of the complexities and demands of clinical workflow in today's healthcare facilities. Kaiser nurses in Marin to participate in sympathy strike (Marin Independent Journal) Nurses at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Rafael and other Kaiser sites in Marin will be among the 17,000 Kaiser nurses striking throughout Northern California on Tuesday. Bertha Oakley (Observer) Bertha I. Oakley, age 90, a longtime Olean community volunteer, died Thursday January 26, 2012 at the Heritage Village Rehab & Skilled Nursing Facility in Gerry, NY. Health journals condemn NHS reforms (Freepressseries.co.uk) The editors of three leading healthcare journals have taken the unusual step of uniting to publish a joint assault on the Government's "poorly thought-through" NHS reforms. Liberals want more medical procedures done in clinics instead of hospitals (Canadian Business Magazine) Ontario's Liberal government wants more routine medical procedures performed in not-for-profit clinics instead of in more expensive hospitals, Health Minister Deb Matthews announced Monday. Ohio panel approves labor agreement with SEIU (Mansfield News Journal) COLUMBUS, Ohio - A state panel has approved a deal to extend Ohio's current contract with a union representing roughly 3,600 registered nurses, parole officers and other state workers. Kaiser Braces for Historic Walkout (NBC San Diego) Thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers are planning to walk off the job at hospitals up and down the state. Study: 55% of Nurses Are Overweight or Obese (KSFO-AM San Francisco) Researchers at the University of Maryland's School of Nursing found that 55 percent of the 2,103 female nurses they surveyed were obese, citing job stress and the effect on sleep of long, irregular work hours as the cause. More Nursing News...

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(6 stories) Dr. Lydia Andrews of Huntsville addresses health challenges in Ghana as head of new nursing school

Nursing - News January 30, 2012 See Nursing Weather Dr. Lydia Andrews of Huntsville addresses health challenges in Ghana as head of new nursing school (Alabama Live) There were challenges. Oh, there were challenges. There were, for starters, the almost-unthinkable challenges that come with being a nurse in Ghana. Have an eMergency? Shands Going Paperless (WTLV) Doctors have notoriously bad hand writing, but Shands Jacksonville is taking that out of the equation. Ill-equipped hospitals losing nurses (Iol.co.za) These are among the reasons why professional nurses are turning their backs on the public healthcare system for more lucrative options in the private sector. Nursing on the go : No Wounded Warrior is too far (Yuma Sun) The human body is far from indestructible, and our brains are incapable of knowing everything, which is why health care professionals like Paula Snook are in such high demand. The Heart Attack Grill - 'Taste Worth Dying For'? (Examiner) I had been waiting for The Heart Attack Grill to open in Vegas since I first read about the location in Arizona. Call for NHS patient's data to go online (Wiltshire Times) Primary Care Trusts have been given the responsibility of loading patients' records locally, after the previous Government's maligned national IT programme for health records was abandoned. More Nursing News...

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(6 stories) JSCC to build nursing, allied health facility

Nursing - News January 29, 2012 See Nursing Weather JSCC to build nursing, allied health facility (Jacksonsun) Artist's rendering of the inside of the future student services bldg at Jackson State Community College in Jackson. Augusta teaching hospital faces deeper cuts (Rome News) In an Oct. 13, 2010 photo, nursing student Ashley Weider, left, and registered nurse Craig Baal clean the wounds on a patient in the shock trauma unit at Georgia Health Sciences University, formerly the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, Ga. Flooding leaves region with nursing home bed shortage (PressConnects) Certified Nursing Assistant Kelly Meagley delivers a beverage to 93-year-old Clara Sarday, a resident of James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home on United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus in Johnson City. Award for Libyan conflict nurse (IcDumfries) A Scottish nurse who risked her life to treat patients from both sides of the Libyan conflict has won the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award 2012. UofI Medical Center nurses approve new contract (KFVS12) Nurses at University of Illinois Medical Center have voted to ratify a new 3-year contract with the hospital. Franklin County nursing home receives 5-star rating (Chambersburg Public Opinion) The Franklin County Falling Spring Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has received the government's highest rating for a nursing home. More Nursing News...

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(6 stories) IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses

Nursing - News January 28, 2012 See Nursing Weather IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses (HON) FRIDAY, Jan. 27 -- Following the U.S. Food Drug Administration's approval last year of an intravenous formulation of acetaminophen for fever and pain in a hospital setting, researchers warn that use of the preparation could lead to serious overdoses, particularly among the youngest patients. Beebe addresses nursing shortage (Delaware Online) At one point in the new season of PBS's "Downton Abbey," the lord of the manor is expressing dismay... Beebe School of Nursing's Nancy Bastholm leads a senior class in Advanced Concepts of Nursing on Jan. Mary Jo LaPosta receives nursing award from Maria College (Albany Times Union) Mary Jo LaPosta , vice president and chief nursing officer at Saratoga Hospital , recently received the President's Alumni Award for Excellence in Nursing from Maria College of Albany . State divvies up 240 new nursing home beds in Wake County (Business Journal) Three groups of nursing home services providers received approval on Friday from the state of North Carolina to expand their services in Wake County by a total of 240 beds. Nursing Schools Use Smartphones, Tablets (Mobiledia) Nursing schools are integrating mobile devices into their classes and curriculum, cementing the increasingly important role technology plays in healthcare. Insurer WellPoint to revamp primary care pay (OregonLive) Health insurer WellPoint Inc. plans to improve primary care doctor payments and start reimbursing for care management it doesn't currently cover as a way boost treatment and save money. More Nursing News...

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Changes to Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

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(6 stories) Oklahoma City University nursing admissions policy draws many out-of-state applicants

Nursing - News January 27, 2012 See Nursing Weather Oklahoma City University nursing admissions policy draws many out-of-state applicants (Tulsa World) Nursing student Colin McEwen, 34, places a towel on fellow student Moneke Siminibe, 33, during a lab Friday at OCU. Scottish News: Nursing student cut 'sensible' (Ayrshire Post) The Scottish Government will fund 2,430 places for students who are beginning degree courses in 2012-13 - down from 2,700 last year. Dogs attack woman in wheelchair and her dog (WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg) Tampa, Florida -- This is a story of love, devotion and the special bond that exists between Beth Fortner and her dog, Tushcanay or Tush. this story a-o (Beacon Hill News and South District J...) Most people know very little, if anything, about hospital chaplains. What they do know typically comes from outdated Hollywood portrayals of a priest coming to save the sinner's soul before death takes it. Nursing numbers growing faster than population: Study (Calgary Herald) Calgary's housing market has contributed to increased levels of household debt in the province, where families have chased the home ownership dream and where price gains have outstripped incomes... OTTAWA - Nursing in Canada received a big boost last year, with the number of nurses in the country growing at nearly twice as fast as the population as ... (more) Home Births On The Rise In U.S. (KJCT) Between 1990 and 2004, the number of women who were choosing to give birth at home steadily declined. More Nursing News...

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(6 stories) Going niche: Best Masters in Nursing

Nursing - News January 26, 2012 See Nursing Weather Going niche: Best Masters in Nursing (Business Logs) Continuing our long-term project of designing online degree websites, we took on a specific niche in the next stint: a resource site for the Best Masters in Nursing . Open the Door to an Exciting Career in Medical Assisting (The Chronicle-Telegram) In the world of healthcare, doctors and nurses are commonly regarded as irreplaceable people whose expertise is crucial to the health of their patients, and rightly so. Long Shifts May Raise Some Nurses' Odds for Obesity (IVillage) WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 -- Nurses who work long hours and have less physically demanding jobs are much more likely to be obese than other nurses, according to a new study. Nursing home 'matron' Avola Almond struck off after putting patients at risk by dishonesty (IcNetwork) A former nursing home matron once cleared of force-feeding an elderly man until he choked to death has been struck off after been found guilty of misconduct. SIC Taking Applications for New Hybrid Online Nursing Degree (WSIL) Southeastern Illinois College is seeking students to enroll in its part-time hybrid online associate degree nursing program. Cameron urged to ditch NHS reform (IcScotland) David Cameron has been urged to ditch the Government's flagship health reforms amid growing criticism from doctors, nurses and a cross-party group of MPs. More Nursing News...

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