Nursing - News March 12, 2013

Mo. House endorses health care conscience measure (The Baxter Bulletin)
Missouri health care workers could refuse to participate in procedures and research that run afoul of their religious, moral or ethical beliefs under legislation given first-round approval Monday by the House.

Motsoaledi charts five-year strategy for nursing profession (Iol.co.za)
The nursing sector is in line for an overdue shake-up. Almost two years ago, the national Department of Health convened a nursing summit to address nursing challenges in the country.

Men are finding a career niche in nursing (The News Journal)
A growing number of men are joining the ranks of nursing, finds a study that takes the pulse of a predominantly female profession.

College of Nursing Seeks Nominations for Exceptional Brazos Valley Nurses (KBTX-TV Bryan)
To recognize the nursing profession and honor leadership, innovation and compassion in nursing practice, the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing is accepting nominations of deserving Brazos Valley nurses for The Legacy Awards.

Elderly nursing care 'cut by A 125m' (This is Guernsey)
Local authorities are reducing nursing serviced for elderly people with some of the poorest areas hardest hit, say data experts Ssentif Intelligence Local authorities in England have cut the amount of money they spend on nursing care for the elderly by A 125 million since 2011, data experts SSentif Intelligence said.

Diabetes Management in the Nursing Home (CiteULike)
Purpose Diabetes mellitus is a disease with debilitating potential. Growing numbers of elderly individuals are being admitted to under-resourced nursing homes with this often complicated, time-intensive, and costly diagnosis.

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