Nursing - News January 31, 2013

Project brings together Alabama students, veterans (WIAT-TV Birmingham)
A group of interior design students from the University of Alabama sat around a table recently playing games with veterans who live at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center's new skilled nursing care cottage.

Lewisham Hospital: 'smaller' A&E plan branded a sham (News Shopper)
LEWISHAM Hospital will keep a "smaller" A&E after an announcement by the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt - branded "a sham" by the area's MPs.

Sisters create Memorable Pets to help people with Alzheimer's, dementia (Press-Telegram)
The daughters are founders of Memorable Pets. People with Alzheimer's or age-related dementia are often forced to part ways with their pets.

Small class sizes fuel nursing program's competitive nature (Grand Valley Lanthorn)
Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing program is competitive.

University presidents warn of impending job skills deficit (Oak Bay News)
A shift in supply and demand expected to hit B.C. in 2016 means employers are expected to have a difficult time finding well-educated people to fill positions.

Researchers Improve Medical Units to Reduce Nursing Fatigue, Cut Costs (Infection Control Today)
In hospitals, poor floor design, storage closet clutter and crowded corridors can contribute to nurse and medical staff fatigue.

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