Nursing - News January 28, 2012

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.

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