Nursing - News April 28, 2012

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.

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