(9 stories) Pontefract A&E unit to reopen overnight

Nursing - News April 30, 2012 See Nursing Weather Pontefract A&E unit to reopen overnight (Wakefield Express) A sub-contracted team of GPs will treat patients along with a nurse practitioner, emergency medicine nursing staff and an anaesthetist. Study questions whether pacifiers interfere with breastfeeding (ClickOnDetroit) New research, however, challenges that assertion. In fact, limiting the use of pacifiers in newborn nurseries may actually increase infants' consumption of formula during the birth hospitalization, according to a study released Monday. Fake nursing schools expose authorities' incompetence (PakTribune) KARACHI: The mushrooming growth of unauthenticated private nursing schools in the metropolis has raised questions over the performance of health authorities besides exposing their lethargy, our sources has learnt. Aged care staffing dispute resolved (ABC News) The Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution has started recruiting for more registered nurses so they will be on shift around-the-clock at Waratah Village. Got breast milk? New hospital program in Everett takes donations (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) Maren Oates holding her son Henry, 9 months, readjusts the layers of frozen breast milk in her freezer that she is donating to Providence Regional Medical Center's new human milk depot in Everett. Thousands Join March For Babies (WLWT-TV Cincinnati) "I feel like it's by the nurses and doctors that took care of her and by the grace of God she's still here, she's definitely a miracle," McCormick said. '50 Shades of Grey' author embarks on US tour (The Daily Gazette) Young school teachers, middle-aged nurses and even the elderly flocked to a Miami book store Sunday for a chance to meet the author of the bestselling erotic romance "Fifty Shades of Grey" in the launch of her U.S. book tour. TJC Bond Would Help Fund New Nursing Facility (KYTX-TV News) Between texting, tweeting and smartphone apps, it's easy to get to the middle of the month and ask, "where did my data go?" Some sneaky things could be pushing you over your limit. Bellevue birth center keeping in first 4 months (Washington Examiner) But 34 babies have been born in the first four months at The Midwife's Place, the state's first freestanding birth center. More Nursing News...

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(7 stories) Care at Epsom and St Helier hospitals improving

Nursing - News April 29, 2012 See Nursing Weather Care at Epsom and St Helier hospitals improving (Wimbledon Guardian) A survey has shown care is improving at Epsom and St Helier hospitals, but is not among the best in the country. Candice Pellett is part of bid to improve nursing standards (Rutland and Stamford Mercury) THE good work being carried out by health professionals in Bourne is being shared in a new national nursing forum with Prime Minister David Cameron in an attempt to improve standards nationally. Fisher: Economic rise has hopes soaring in long-impoverished Philippines (Calgary Herald) A resident washes recyclable plastics in a murky stream, to be sold for $0.50 per kilo at nearby junkshops in Quezon City, Metro Manila on April 28, 2012. UHV Spring Nursing Forum to have Vietnamese focus (The Victoria Advocate) WHAT: UHV Spring Nursing ForumWHEN: Registration, networking and refreshments 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.; Forum 8:30 a.m. to noon FridayWHERE: Multi-Purpose Room of the UHV University Center, 3007 N. Ben Wilson St.COST: $25 for nurses and $10 for nursing students. UHV Spring Nursing Forum to have Vietnamese focusupdated 39 minutes ago (The Victoria Advocate) A University of Houston-Victoria School of Nursing event Friday will examine the state of health care in Asian communities. 2 Duluth nurses fired for faking nursing-home tests (Post-Bulletin) Two nurses at a Duluth nursing home have been fired for allegedly skipping blood-sugar tests for seven residents, and instead reporting their insulin levels using fabricated numbers. PCA - Patient Care Associ... White Glove - NY & NJ (Nurse) Access All of New York's RN & LPN positions, salaries & best benefits ... With White Glove, it's Your Choice. More Nursing News...

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(6 stories) No poison control for N.H. worries communities

Nursing - News April 28, 2012 See Nursing Weather No poison control for N.H. worries communities (Foster's Daily Democrat) With a lack of federal funding in place, the Northern New England Poison Control Center will no longer be able to serve New Hampshire residents - beginning on July 1 - unless the state can provide $600,000 in funding. NHS Lothian chief takes retirement amid waiting times scandal (Scotsman) NHS Lothian chief executive James Barbour was today accused of "jumping before he could be pushed" after taking immediate retirement in the wake of the waiting times scandal. Brownback proposes $2 million for Larned Hospital (Washington Examiner) The Kansas Legislature is being asked to appropriate about $2 million to Larned State Hospital, which is threatened with losing federal certification because of chronic problems with staffing. Hagan Uninvited to Speak at Nursing School Graduation (WYTV Youngstown) State Rep. Bob Hagan's pro-choice stance on abortion has led the Youngstown campus of Mercy College School of Nursing to rescind its invitation for him to speak at the school's commencement ceremony on Tuesday. Lynchburg City Schools Offering New Nursing Program (WSET-TV Lynchburg) Lynchburg,VA-The job market is challenging and rocky for high school graduates. But, now some students are learning one of the fastest growing professions in the country. Ventas 1Q profit more than doubles on acquisitions (Washington Examiner) Medical real estate company Ventas Inc. said Friday its funds from operations grew in the first quarter thanks to acquisitions and rent hikes. More Nursing News...

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(9 stories) USF hopes surgery center will have global reach

Nursing - News April 27, 2012 See Nursing Weather USF hopes surgery center will have global reach (Washington Examiner) In a room lit so brightly it almost hurts the eyes, operating tables are lined up in meticulous rows like a modern-day MASH unit. Some Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers (US News & World Report) Although all 50 states have laws that allow children with asthma to carry inhalers at school and 48 states have laws that let youngsters carry epinephrine pens for serious allergies, experts say that some kids are still being denied access to these lifesaving medications during the school day. Austin Peay Nursing continues NCLEX licensure testing excellence (Business & Heritage Clarksville) The APSU nursing program accomplished the perfect pass rate for the first time in the program's history in 2009. Tameside hospital head of nursing Philip Dylak steps down (Tameside Advertiser) Director of nursing Philip Dylak is leaving to take up a research and development post with Manchester university and NHS development organisation AQuA. Patients moved out of Abbeyleix hospital (Leinster Express) Thousands turned out for the first protest march in Abbeyleix over the closure of the Abbeyleix District Hospital. McGirr receives show of support (The Brattleboro Reformer) About 25 people gathered Tuesday at the oldest nursing home in Vermont to show support for its owners and employees in a difficult time. Officials: Nursing errors led to overdoses at St. Luke's (WFMZ) The State Health Department says nursing errors led to two patients receiving ten times the amount of drugs prescribed. Yale Cares for Patients After Cancer (NBC Connecticut) A cancer patient can lose track of how many doctors and nurses they see while they are undergoing cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation. Tentative deal for Saskatchewan nurses, but no details revealed (The Daily Townsman) Almost 9,000 registered nurses, nurse practitioners and registered psychiatric nurses are expected to vote on the contract in the coming weeks. More Nursing News...

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(9 stories) Eating more berries may reduce cognitive decline in the elderly

Nursing - News April 26, 2012 See Nursing Weather Eating more berries may reduce cognitive decline in the elderly (Science Daily) The study results suggest that cognitive aging could be delayed by up to 2.5 years in elderly who consume greater amounts of the flavonoid-rich berries. Criticism grows over Marion Barry's controversial comments (WTOP-FM Washington) D.C. Councilman Marion Barry is facing more criticism over his recent comments about Asian-Americans. At a Council hearing Monday night, Barry talked about D.C. hospitals hiring immigrants who are nurses, particularly from the Philippines. Nursing journal examines eating disorder triggers (Nurse) Eating disorders in people of various ages can be triggered by lack of support following traumatic events such as bereavement, relationship problems, abuse and sexual assault, according to a study. USM to offer nursing anesthesia program (Student Printz) The School of Nursing at the University of Southern Mississippi is getting closer to finalizing a program that will offer a degree-granting nurse anesthesia program . Nursing profession saluted at FCTC (St. Augustine Record) FCTC practical nursing students, Jennifer Tripp, Brittany Dallas and Travis Norden, listen to respirations and flush an IV line. Nursing student helps deliver baby in car (Killeen Daily Herald) By Rose L. Thayer Killeen Daily Herald Ashley Lowery may be in her first semester of nursing school, but she's already gotten a crash course in delivering a baby. PGI nurses go on mass CL (The Indian Express) Patient care at Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh, was considerably hit today when the nursing staff of the Institute went on mass casual leave for one day. Philippines Ambassador Condemns Marion Barry (CBS Local) The Philippines is condemning D.C. Councilmember Marion Barry for remarks critical of local hospitals for hiring Filipino nurses instead of District of Columbia residents. School of Nursing to Give Children's School Students Inside Look at Health Care Careers May 3 (University of Rochester) The "See What You Can Bee" program was developed as a way to give back to schools and organizations that have allowed School of Nursing students to gain field experience. More Nursing News...

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(8 stories) Hospital documents concerns raised

Nursing - News April 25, 2012 See Nursing Weather Hospital documents concerns raised (IcRefrewshire) Medical staff decided a patient should not be resuscitated without informing the family and left another "do not resuscitate" form in a patient's records with no patient details attached, a hospital inspection report has claimed. Irene Lilan Heilman (The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York) Born Nov. 14, 1924, in the town of Villenova, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Lilan Clement Wright. Nurses from Romania visit our hospitals to find out about nursing care in Britain (Halifax Courier) A TEAM of nurses from Romania has linked with hospital staff in Calderdale to learn more about nursing in the UK. Hospitals have more available jobs (Cincinnati) To truly pet-proof your home, you should start by getting down on the floor to see the world the... In the hands of a paper artist, a humble sheet can be transformed by a few clever folds or cuts... Children at Endeavor Learning Center in Mason got a lesson in gardening Tuesday. CNA / Certified Nursing A... White Glove - NY & NJ (Nurse) Access All of New York's RN & LPN positions, salaries & best benefits ... With White Glove, it's Your Choice. Alleged Police Brutality Caught on Camera (NBC Connecticut) In the lawsuit, Joey Bryans claims he was beaten by Officer Evan Cossette outside Midstate Medical Center on January 23, 2011. Bay Area Sutter Nurses Plan May 1 Walkout (Patch) With the wealthy Sutter Health corporation continuing to demand more than 100 sweeping reductions in patient care and nurses' standards and workplace conditions, registered nurses at eight Northern California Sutter hospitals will hold a one-day strike May 1, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United announced yesterday. Marion Barry criticizes hospitals for hiring Filipina nurses (Washington Examiner) Ward 8 Councilman Marion Barry made comments Monday about Filipina nurses who work in District hospitals, just weeks after Barry told his supporters that Asian businesses "ought to go." At a hearing, Barry told the president and board members of the University of the District of Columbia that the school should be supplying D.C. residents to serve ... (more) More Nursing News...

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