Nursing - News August 11, 2012

Mum calls for help in setting up charity (Thetelegraphand Argus)
A mum is trying to raise A 5,000 in sponsorship to get charity status for a new nationwide advice group.

One out of five Maine nursing facilities rated below average (Kennebec Journal)
TO FILE a complaint or inquire about a nursing home, call Licensing and Regulatory Services at the Department of Health and Human Services at 287-9300. Nearly 40 percent of the 108 nursing and rehabilitation centers across the state have below-average health inspection ratings, according to Nursing Home Compare at Medicare.gov. Among them is the ... (more)

Heartland of Martinsburg: A proven leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation (Martinsburg Journal)
A proven leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation, Heartland of Martinsburg is a post-hospital center that provides a multitude of medial services for a wide range of patients with a focus on short-term patient care and rehabilitation.

DACC nursing program loses accreditation; questions loom for students (Las Cruces Sun-News)
The news left many students, especially those furtherest along in the program, worried and scrambling to find out what the loss means for their academic and professional careers.

suzanne kreiter/globe staff Goddard House nursing home a casualty of funding, times (Boston)
Lillian McLean, 85, said she is upset that she will have to relocate after living at Goddard House for three years.

The accident and emergency department at the Royal Bolton Hospital (Theboltonnews.co.uk)
THE Royal Bolton Hospital has announced that more than 200 jobs will go as chiefs work to save A 50 million over the next three years.

Chair- Breckinridge School of Nursing, ITT Technical Institute (WHNT-TV Huntsville)
Job Snapshot Location: Madison Employee Type: Full-Time Industry: Education - Teaching - Administration Manages Others: No Job Type: Education, Management Experience: Not Specified Relocation Covered: No Post Date: 8/8/2012 Description ITT Technical Institute is a leading provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs designed to ... (more)

BHSU to offer new health care degree (Argus Leader)
PIERRE — Black Hills State University will begin offering a new associate degree for students who may eventually want a bachelor's degree in nursing or other health care professions.

Paris Skilled Nursing Facility provides the best in patient care (EParis Extra)
Chris Johnson operated Paris Skilled Nursing Facility from September, 2005 - October 3, 2011 as the Administrator.

Texas Tech approves construction for $11 million El Paso nursing school (KFOXTV)
Students seeking to become a nurse will have more choices when it comes to choosing a university to attend locally.

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