Nursing - News February 2, 2012

Judge blocks Medi-Cal rate cuts to providers (Business Journal)
U.S. District Court Judge Christina Snyder granted a preliminary injunction Tuesday that prohibits the state from implementing the cut, which is part of a budget fix adopted by the California Legislature last March.

Care providers show respect by using a patient's name (Ann Arbor)
There are strong indications that your horizons are likely to be expanded in the year ahead when you begin attempting things that you never dared try before.

Mary Ellen Dunfee (The Chronicle-Telegram)
Graveside inurnment service for Mary Ellen Dunfee will be held Friday, February 3, 2012, 2 P.M., at the Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.Mrs. Dunfee died Friday, January 13, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Poll: Why Are Home Births on the Rise? (Patch)
Home births have increased by historic numbers in the United States, according to newA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A numbers, and are gaining popularity in Maryland as well.

Practical Nursing Maintains Perfect Record (13WMAZ)
Congratulations to Oconee Fall Line Technical College's North Campus Practical Nursing Class of 2011 for passing their state board examinations to become a Licensed Practical Nurse .

Recent Nursing Graduates Accepted Into New Program At Saint Mary's (KOLO-TV Reno)
Some recent nursing graduates from all over the country are in Reno for a new program at Saint Mary's. RENO, NV - Some recent nursing graduates from all over the country are in Reno for a new program at Saint Mary's. Those with the program say it was was very difficult to get into.

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