Nursing - News January 26, 2012

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.

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