Nursing - News June 29, 2012

A Sneak Peek at Nursing's New Widmer Wing (UConn Advance)
Carol Polifroni, professor of nursing, left, leads professional staff on a tour of the 15,800 square-foot Carolyn Ladd Widmer Wing, under construction at the School of Nursing.

HRC's Report on LGBT Healthcare: Prognosis Quote Positive (EDGE)
In this age of LGBT progress, the healthcare industry has gone from outright hostility, ignorance and indifference toward LGBT patients to a commitment to education, training, sensitivity and respect, according to a report issued by the Human Rights Campaign.

Teen volunteers at nursing home during summer break (Baker County Press)
The Press will be profiling young volunteers in our community donating their time this summer to benefit others.

Nursing student objects to penalty for uninsured (HeraldNet)
Emily Harrington, who is currently attending Everett Community College, bought catastrophic health care coverage when she went back to school SNOHOMISH -- Emily Harrington, 29, hasn't been on her parents' health insurance since she left college.

Suit alleges neglect of residents at San Pablo nursing home (Inside Bay Area)
Five people have sued Creekside Health Care Center in San Pablo and its parent corporation, Mariner Health Care, Inc., alleging that patients in the facility are subjected to abusive conditions because of inadequate staffing levels.

Burlington nursing student returns from life-altering African mission (InsideHalton)
Burlington nursing student returns from life-altering African mission. Nursing student Kristie Soder with young patient in rural Kakamega Kenya where she spent two weeks working with Canadian Nurses for Africa.

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