Nursing - News December 21, 2012

Amanda is the new boss of children's nursing in the area (Thorne Today)
A NURSE from the Isle of Axholme who has more than 20 years' experience working with children and babies has taken on a new role.

Medicare Starts To Reward Quality, Not Quantity, Of Care (WNED)
In a push to improve quality, Medicare will pay some hospitals more and others, including Boston's Massachusetts General, less.

19 students graduate from NRCC's practical nursing program (Roanoke Times)
Front Row from left: Mia Copeland, instructor; Chelsea Vest, Michelle Smith, Adam Lamb, Amara Price and LaRue Ridenhour, instructor.

a Scheme which sees patients given tasty treats to improve their appetite has proved a success. (Echo-news.co.uk)
A team of nurses, matrons, dieticians and catering staff decided to run a snack round to give patients who didn't feel like eating a choice of treats as a way of boosting calorie intake and stimulating appetite.

Twin Cities nurses approve new three-year labor contract (TwinCities)
Unionized nurses at six large hospital systems in the Twin Cities voted to ratify a new contract, the hospitals said in a news release late Thursday, Dec.

Ala. hospital to lay off 200 employees (WTVM)
A hospital operated by Jefferson County has announced 200 employees - including the CEO - will be laid off beginning Dec.

WakeMed to pay $8 million fora (WAVY-TV Portsmouth)
Officials had been investigating cases where WakeMed billed for overnight stays for patients who were treated and released the same day.

CNA / Certified Nursing A... White Glove - NY & NJ (Nurse)
Access All of New York's RN & LPN positions, salaries & best benefits ... With White Glove, it's Your Choice.

More Nursing News...