Nursing - News April 19, 2012

VA to add about 1,900 to mental health staff (KFOXTV)
The Department of Veterans Affairs said Thursday it was increasing its staff of mental health professionals by roughly 1,900 to better serve veterans returning home from war.

Weddings: April 19, 2012 (PittsburghLive)
The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Carol Zenk of North Huntingdon. She is a 2005 graduate of Norwin High School, 2007 graduate of The West Penn School of Nursing and a 2010 graduate of Carlow University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in nursing.

Thurston County nurse faces commission charges after ID-theft conviction (The Olympian)
In March, the state Nursing Commission charged Thurston County licensed practical nurse Voula Spatharis with unprofessional conduct.

Hospital workers could be off job next week after filing strike notice (Cape Breton Post)
HALIFAX - The union representing almost 3,600 hospital workers in Halifax filed strike notice with the provincial government today, indicating they could be off the job next week.

BOLO Bash, Happiness Heart Health, Diabetes Dog (FOX16)
The Baptist Health foundation celebrated their annual fundraiser the bolo bash today.

New text on nursing of autism spectrum disorder (Medical News)
The growing number of children and adults on the autism spectrum represent a growing need for quality health care that is sensitive to the issues they face.

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