Nursing - News February 28, 2014

Nurses say hospital "dangerous," but CEO denies charge - The Toronto Star

Staffing problems in Humber River Regional Hospital's two emergency departments make them “dangerous places” for patients, charges the union representing nurses who work there.

More than 400 home-care workers go on strike as legislature reconvenes - Squamish Chief

More than 400 home-care workers in Halifax walked off the job Friday to back their demands for higher wages as the Nova Scotia government prepared to make them an essential service.

Erith mother thanks staff at Darent Valley Hospital for saving husband's life - News Shopper

A wife has thanked medical staff at Darent Valley Hospital for saving her husband's life after he was given two rounds of CPR after suffering from a heart attack.

Mental health trust accused of 'misleading' consultation on bed cuts in Waveney - Eastern Daily Press

A protest rally is being held to protest at bed cuts at Carlton Court hospital. It is being held to coincide with a public meeting at the United Reformed Church in Lowestoft Town Centre.

Animals are rewarded for their unstinting bravery - Swindon Advertiser

The vets and nurses at Vets Now Referrals run the awards each year to recognise the feats of survival their patients demonstrate on a daily basis.

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