Nursing - News February 16, 2013

Cancer patient says 'thanks' to nurses (Shields Gazette)
Community staff nurse Eleanor Thompson and South Tyneside District Hospital's staff nurse Christina Gibson have been nominated by Roseann Potts for the Cancer Connection charity's new 'Give Back' scheme.

Dying Mass. woman teachers nursing students (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
HOLYOKE, Mass. - Martha Keochareon gave throughout her life. As a mother and then a nurse, she supported those around her.

Andy Love MP has attacked government over plans to scrap the NHS Direct phone service. (Enfield Independent)
Andy Love MP has made the comments about new NHS 111 that will replace NHS Direct in Edmonton in mid-March. The non-emergency service will channel callers to doctors and clinicians instead of being manned by nurses as is the case with NHS Direct.

Nursing jobs for recent grads on the bubble (KKCO-TV Grand Junction)
It's one of the fastest growing careers, attracting many new coming students to Colorado Mesa University for the nursing program.

CMS seeks operator input regarding skilled nursing facility therapy payment changes (McKnightsonline)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is encouraging provider input as it seeks to change the payment system for therapy provided by skilled nursing facilities.

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