Nursing - News April 26, 2012

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.

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