Nursing - News September 18, 2013

NWFSC nursing, health students should make note of these dates (Northwest Florida Daily News)
The nursing and health programs at Northwest Florida State College are accepting new student applications for the various degree and certificate programs.

Hundreds of Croatian doctors, nurses on strike (The New Zealand Herald)
Thousands of doctors and nurses throughout Croatia have gone on strike demanding more money for working extra shifts, overtime and standby.

Decision on sale of Franklin County's nursing home expected Thursday (Chambersburg Public Opinion)
Odds are that switching the ownership at the county nursing home to a for-profit company will hurt care eventually at the home, according to academics and their research.

Midwife informed foster carers being given HIV positive baby without warning is fighting for career (Daily Mail)
Midwife who blew the whistle on foster carers being given HIV positive baby without warning is left fighting for her career Midwife said human rights of the mother who wanted to hide her HIV positive status were considered more important than protecting foster families Whistleblower: Tricia McDaid is fighting to save her career after revealing ... (more)

MPs urge daily nurse count on wards (This is Guernsey)
MPs have suggested the number of nurses on duty in every English hospital ward should be collected daily and published The number of nurses on duty in every English hospital ward should be collected daily and published to help prevent a repeat of the Stafford hospital scandal, a powerful Commons committee has recommended.

UC medical workers allege unfair labor practice (KTVN Reno)
A complaint has been filed on behalf of thousands of workers at University of California medical centers who allege they were threatened when they went on a 2-day strike in May. The complaint filed by the state Public Employment Relations Board outlined instances when UC administrators questioned workers about their participation in the walkout, ... (more)

Auto-Brewery Syndrome: Apparently, You Can Make Beer In Your Gut (New Hampshire Public Radio -)
A 61-year-old man - with a history of home-brewing - stumbled into a Texas emergency room complaining of dizziness.

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