Nursing - News September 8, 2013

PTSD in the cancer ward (The Modesto Bee)
For nearly three long years, she underwent chemotherapy, steroid treatment, regular trips to the hospital and watched young friends die.

Health visitor fired for failings while working at Hove clinic (Croydon Guardian)
A nurse has been struck off for risking the lives of patients who had fallen ill abroad by delaying their flights back to the UK so he could extend his stay in exotic locations.

Northside nurses picket (Tribune-Chronicle)
Ahead of planned talks, more than 100 Northside Medical Center nurses took to the streets Saturday to make their case about ongoing contract negotiations.

90% Of Nurses Say A&E Patients Put In Danger (Sky News)
Nine out of 10 nurses working in acute and emergency care believe current pressure on A&E services are putting patients in danger, a nursing union has warned.

Back to school: school nurses lead way to healthy year (The ReView of Jones County)
While parents and students prep for back-to-school season, so too do the country's 74,000 school nurses, who are charged with helping maintain a healthy, thriving student body for the 2013-14 school year.

Absentee students a problem in E. Pa. district (The Macon Telegraph)
Nearly 20 percent of the students in the Reading School District are chronically absent from school.

Sky Poll: Drunk A&E Patients Should Be Charged (Sky News)
Patients who turn up at A&E for treatment while intoxicated on drink or drugs should foot the bill, according to a Sky News poll.

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