Nursing - News October 3, 2012

Celebs thriving after heart surgery (WTVM)
But there are plenty of celebrities who have survived heart scares. They're demonstrating how to live full, busy lives, even after heart surgery.

WNC nursing grads have 100 percent pass rate on national licensure exams (KRNV-TV Reno)
Western Nevada College's 2012 associate degree nursing graduates have achieved a 100 percent pass rate for students taking the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses .

Cumbrian man who survived fell-top heart attack raising cash for doctors (News and Star)
Darren Tate has released images as his campaign to raise 20,000 to thank the medics who saved his life gathers pace.

B.C. nurses' contract includes 3 per cent wage hike, adds 2,100 more nurses (Canada)
The 2012 Best Canadian Brands report was released Tuesday ranking Canada's top brands by brand value.

Photos: Nursing a premature zebra back to health (Vancouver Sun)
Three weeks premature, born with a broken leg and unable to feed, the baby zebra at Papanack Zoo east of Ottawa had little chance to survive.

Santa Rosa nurses stage 2-day... (590ktie)
Hundreds of nurses at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital are on strike after negotiations over their labor contract stalled.The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports the two-day strike began at 5 a.m. Tuesday with more than 150 workers picketing in front of the hospital.The nurses voted overwhelmingly Monday for the hospital's first strike since 1986 after ... (more)

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