Nursing - News July 19, 2012

Colorado nurses allowed to administer anesthesia (KRDO-TV Colorado Springs)
The Colorado Court of Appeals has upheld a new state policy allowing advanced-practice nurses to administer anesthesia without a doctor's supervision.

NYC hospital makes changes after boy's death (WCAX-TV Burlington)
A New York City hospital is making changes to its procedures following the death by septic shock of a 12-year-old boy.

Siteman Is Named a Top 10 U.S. Cancer Center (Patch)
The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine has been ranked a top 10 cancer center nationally byA U.S. News & World Report .

9-ounce baby, world's 4th smallest, comes home (KOLD-TV Tucson)
January 9th, 2012 was an extra-special day at Presbyterian Hospital. That's where Sam and Nicki Moore welcomed their 9-ounce baby into the world.

Stressful Jobs Put Strain on Women's Hearts, Study Says (KBOI-AM Boise)
A new study found that women who rate their jobs as highly demanding and stressful were at an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or dying from heart disease.

Proposed UTPB program to help nursing needs (Odessa American Online)
Medical ports inside one of the hospital rooms inside the hospital simulation lab that is currently under construction Monday at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Mesa building.

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