Nursing - News June 26, 2012

New Education Requirements For Nurses (CBS Local)
It used to be that nurses could be on the job after just two years of education.

Dan Thomasson: Emergency room exposes healthcare flaws (The Wave)
Have you been to the emergency room lately? If you haven't, try to avoid it. That may not be possible, because when you call your primary-care doctor seeking immediate attention, the first thing you hear is an automated voice telling you to "call 911 or go directly to the ER." Trying to find relief in the emergency room -- especially on or ... (more)

Nurses highlight bed sore issues (Swindon Advertiser)
A LOCAL group of nurses highlighted the importance of preventing pressure ulcers last week and organised a dedicated Awareness Week.

Hospital has a winning way with breast cancer patients (Theboltonnews.co.uk)
The breast unit was selected for the "best patient support initiative" award at Breast Cancer Care's first Nursing Network Awards.

Des Peres Hospital nurses vote to join union (KSDK-TV Saint Louis)
The vote passed with 65 percent, and they are the second hospital this month to affiliate with the largest association of RNs in the United States.

Russell Dohner, Illinois Doctor, Charges Patients $5 For Entire Physician Visit (Switched)
Russell Dohner has been treating Rushville residents for about 60 years, while never charging more than $5 per visit.

Widening Sex Scandal Rocks Texas Air Force Base (KWTX)
A widening sex scandal is rocking Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, which is one of the nation's busiest military training centers.

One-Fifth of Nursing Home Residents Fall in First Month (Mental Help Net)
MONDAY, June 25 -- A new study finds that one in five newly admitted nursing home patients has a fall within one month, and that higher levels of staffing with certified nursing assistants reduces the risk of patient falls.

NHS trust put in special measures (Freepressseries.co.uk)
A hospital trust that has been losing A 1 million a week is to be put in special measures as Health Secretary Andrew Lansley seeks to turn around its dire finances.

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