Nursing - News June 5, 2012

GCC nursing faculty earn master's degrees (Guam Pacific Daily News)
Three graduates: From left, Guam Community College practical nursing faculty members Dorothy-Lou Manglona, Angela Bordallo and Jennifer Artero after the June 2 University of Phoenix graduation at the Top O' the Mar.

Health system bailout closer (The Mercury)
DOLLAR bailout of the state's ailing health system will get its final touches when Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek flies into Hobart for talks this morning.

Adirondack Health restructures, eliminates 60 nursing home beds in Lake Placid (North County Public Radio)
A new plan unveiled yestoday in the Adirondacks would eliminate sixty nursing home beds in Lake Placid, most of them used by low-income elderly residents who rely on Medicaid.

Many breast-feeding moms quit earlier than planned (MSNBC)
Erin Carroll and second son, Hayes, seen here at 4 months. Erin gave up breast-feeding Hayes when a hospital nurse insisted he needed formula because he'd lost too much weight.

NC Hospitals Cutting Treatment Times to Lengthen Lives (WTMA-AM North Charleston)
When Virginia Gardner felt faint during choir practice, she had no idea she was having a heart attack.

Sutter nurses plan strike (San Jose Mercury News)
Registered nurses have announced a one-day strike against Sutter hospitals in the Bay Area on June 13 as part of an ongoing contract dispute.

ACOTE Grants Seven-Year Accreditation to Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Stanbridge College (PR-inside)
OTA students learn how to care for patients using a platform swing in one of Stanbridge College's Therapy Skills Labs.

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