Nursing - News July 14, 2012

Hospital below average in poll (Hemel Online)
THE trust running hospitals in west Herts has scored below average in a survey asking patients if they would recommend the service to friends and family.

Hospitals try to keep down noise (SFGate)
From constant beeps of machines and the footsteps up and down the hallway to the patient on the other side of the room who refuses to turn his television's volume down, hospitals have a well-deserved bad rap when it comes to getting much-needed rest.

Staff honoured at Director of Nursing Awards 2012 (This is Hampshire)
More than 200 people filled a marquee at Oakley Hall to see nursing staff win awards for the commitment, dedication and care shown to their patients.

Medical Group Celebrates Move To Green Acres (Tyler Morning Telegraph)
By EMILY GUEVARA Staff Writer The Cardiovascular Associates of East Texas celebrated 30 years in Tyler as well as a move to a new facility on Friday.

Kettering Health hospital cuts nursing jobs (Middletown Journal)
Fort Hamilton Hospital in Butler County this week cut a small number of licensed practical nurse positions, an entry level nursing job, to reduce expenses, said its parent health system Kettering Health Network.

Nursing student saves little girl's life (WKBT)
A normal day at the beach almost ended up as every parent's worst nightmare, if it hadn't been for the quick thinking of a nursing student.

Nurse Hits the Road to Combat Infectious Disease (Infection Control Today)
Her passport is stamped with exotic locations: Myanmar, Tibet, South Africa, Vietnam, and Cambodia, as well as Baltimore, MD.

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