Nursing - News November 6, 2012

Column by Justin Glaze: Nursing specialties: Private duty nursing (Walker County Messenger)
A few weeks ago I went and spoke to some classes at Blue Ridge Elementary, where my wife Meghan teaches, about what it's like to be a nurse.

Long Shifts Lead to Nurse Burnout and Dissatisfied Patients (Newswise)
Extended work shifts of twelve hours or longer are common and popular among hospital staff nurses, but a new study reports that nurses working longer shifts were more likely to experience burnout, job dissatisfaction, and patients were more dissatisfied with their care.

Robbing Peter: The Royal College of Nursing fears frontline cash is being redirected (This is Local London)
A man suffering from pancreatic cancer - one of the most deadly forms of the disease - is still alive thanks to a new combination of drugs.

Nurse says job is a good fit (Marietta Times)
It's been 11 years since Jonni Tucker joined the Marietta City Health Department staff as a registered nurse, and she says the job has been a good fit for her.

Unsung Hero: Suzan Couzens, Calvin nursing professor serves Heartside community (MLive)
Suzan Couzens, right, leads a walk along Division Avenue South in downtown Grand Rapids Friday, October 26, 2012.

Eastern Connecticut: NEW UConn School Of Nursing Wing Opens Doors To... (The Hartford Courant)
Ceremony marking the dedication of the University of Connecticut School of Nursing's 15,800-square-foot Carolyn Ladd Widmer Wing, 12 p.m. on Friday, Nov.

UB Nursing on the front lines (UB Reporter)
The School of Nursing is on the frontlines of community service once again. This time, nursing faculty and students are helping the sick and injured during the aftermath of super storm Sandy downstate.

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