Nursing - News May 7, 2014

Jefferson High School Students Visit Nursing School - WIFR

More than 70 sophomores at Jefferson High School visited Saint Anthony College of Nursing.

Seeking Better Ways To Tell If Surgery Is Too Risky - New Hampshire Public Radio -

Older people face higher risks in surgery, but not all 85-year-olds are alike. One may celebrate his birthday skydiving, like former president George H.W. Bush, while another may be unable to stand without help.

Ill parrot shows dearth of care for exotic pets - Sunherald

Phillips, who will soon turn 72, hurried to the side of the parrot who had "been like a daughter" to him for 33 years.

Duquesne combines biomedical engineering, nursing - Washington Times

Duquesne University in Pittsburgh plans to offer a five-year undergraduate degree program combining biomedical engineering and nursing starting this fall.

PEOPLE in Worcestershire are being encouraged to be aware of the signs of oesophageal cancer. - Tewkesburyadmag.co.uk

Every year 200 people in the county are affected with the disease, which affects the part of the digestive system which carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.

82% of nurses do not 'have time to give adequate care' - ITV

Four out of five nurses are so busy they do not have enough time to properly look after their patients, an exclusive poll has revealed.

San Pablo: Voters reject tax to fund Doctors Medical Center - Inside Bay Area

Doctors Medical Center looks destined for closure after voters on Tuesday rejected a mail-in parcel tax measure that supporters had said was needed to keep open the area's only public safety-net hospital.

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