Nursing - News July 20, 2013

Medicare gives state hospital 90 days to shape up (The Modesto Bee)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has given the Terrell State Hospital 90 days to fix things or lose Medicare funding.

Nurse practitioners slowly gain more responsibilities (Sentinel & Enterprise)
When the federal health law takes effect in January, some 30 million more Americans are expected to have health insurance, many for the first time.

Father to cycle 100 miles in aid of hospital which saved his daughter's life (This is Local London)
A father and former cyclist will be getting back in the saddle to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital as a 'thank you' for saving his daughter's life.

Healthcare most dangerous place for workplace injuries (MediLexicon)
Healthcare is the most dangerous industry for injuries and illnesses, with 653,000 nurses, aides, orderlies and others injured or falling ill every year, according to a new Public Citizen Report .

Why is A Nursing Assistant Career a Good Option? (Examiner)
A career as a certified nursing assistant is not considered to be a glamorous job.

Special Medical Training Provided for Local Nursing Students (KBTX-TV Bryan)
Working in the medical field can be rewarding, but there are also challenges providers face, especially when the healthcare worker has just entered the field.

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