Nursing - News September 17, 2012

SU Nursing Earns $1.79M to Expand Doctoral Education Statewide (WBOC-TV Salisbury)
SALISBURY , Md.- Salisbury University's Nursing Department has been awarded $1,079,644 from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to expedite and expand doctoral education for nurses across the state, school officials announced Monday.

Nurses Union Challenges Englewood Hospital's Staffing Strategy (Patch)
It's unclear how many positions will be affected, although earlier reports put the number at 70.

Royal College of Nursing launches ad campaign highlighting nurses' expertise and compassion (Digit Magazine)
The Royal College of Nursing has launched an ad campaign to highlight the dedication and skills of nurses in the UK, both those in NHS and in private organisations.

Mum wins apology after son's hospital death (This is Gloucestershire)
A GLOUCESTER mum has won an apology after she says her baby son was mistreated by hospital workers in the weeks before his death.

WNMU Nursing Program (Deming Headlight)
In front, from left, are WNMU students Cassy Farrington, Shannon VanNess, Judy Macias, Brenda Portillo, Ann Marie Saliz, Lisa Munoz and Charlene Wicker and Leslie Bush of the Western Bank Bootheel Foundation.

Ads to show 'reality' of nursing (BBC News)
A new campaign launched by the Royal College of Nursing aims to show the reality of nursing, and to explore the reasons behind failures in care.

Nurses ask for more help at Oregon State Hospital (OregonLive)
Nurses and union representatives are asking lawmakers for more help caring for the mentally ill at both the Salem and Portland campuses of the Oregon State Hospital.

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