Case opens end-of-life issues debate
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL -If a nursing home facility and a doctor send a patient with a DNR to the hospital to treat an illness, they should not be liable for heroics done after the ...::
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Group hopes for DREAM for immigrant students
Aspen Daily News, CO -The DREAM Act -- Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors -- was introduced in Congress on Wednesday, and supporters are hoping it will pass to ...::
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People in the Twin Tiers
Elmira Star-Gazette, NY -... and a childhood education major (also a Cowles Honor Scholar); Alicia Rhyne, daughter of Sharon Rhyne of Elmira and a nursing major; Jolene Stickler, ...::
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From right field: eight men out, and no problem
Binghamton University Pipe Dream, NY -Megan Donahue is a junior nursing major. Reviewing ALF IRS form 990: $0. Laptop to write Opinion piece: $1800. Getting a billion-dollar non-profit to ...::
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Ontario's food banks seek significant downpayment for poverty ...
CNW Telbec (CommuniquAs de presse), Canada -... creating an individual development account (IDA) program to allow low- income Ontarians to save for education, home ownership, or business development. ...::
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Ex-justice to preside over railroad hearing
Billings Gazette, MT -Organizers said the idea behind the workshop was to get the younger students interested in advancing their education. ...::
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For-profit education flourishing
Akron Beacon Journal, OH -Both Brown Mackie and National offer associate degrees; Brown Mackie also offers a diploma program in practical nursing, its newest program. ...::
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Community to honor hospital sales agreement
Munster Times, IN -The success of that network was attributed to the local nature of the arrangement and its physician and nursing leadership. Ron Winger, Porter president and ...::
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Money available for new LBCC students
Albany Democrat Herald, OR -The Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation has established the Rachel Easton RN Nursing Scholarship, which is made possible by a donation from Ron Easton and ...::
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Attacks on health staff more likely to result in prosecution after ...
ic Wales, UK -Tina Donnelly, director of the Royal College of Nursing in Wales, said, "This is something we have been campaigning for for almost two years. ...::
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Howard Live Calendar
Baltimore Sun, MD -The gala will help support Candlelight Concerts' programs for senior citizens, hospital and nursing home patients and music students. The cost is $50; ...::
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OB Anesthesia Equally Safe When Provided By CRNAs Or Anesthesiologists, New Washington Study Shows
Obstetrical anesthesia, whether provided by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) or anesthesiologists, is extremely safe, and there is no difference in safety between hospitals that use only CRNAs compared with those that use only anesthesiologists, according to the results of a new study published in a recent issue of Nursing Research (Vol. 56, No. 1, pp. 9-17).
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:00:00 PDT

March Nursing News And Research Briefs
Community Partnerships Benefit Nursing Students and Underserved Children Service learning community partnerships are central to educating future nurses and providing much-needed health care services to underserved children. In Baltimore, MD, one such community partnership program annually screens over 1,000 children enrolled in Head Start for height, weight, hearing, vision, and blood pressure, and also provides health screening and treatment services to a faith-based elementary school.
Medicalnewstoday.com Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Impact Of NHS Walk-In Centers On Primary Care Access Times
There is no evidence that walk-in centres shorten waiting times to see a general practitioner, say researchers in a BMJ study published online today.NHS walk-in centres are primarily nurse-led, have wide opening hours and provide information and treatment for minor conditions without the need for appointments. One of their aims is to relieve the pressure on access to primary care by freeing up time during normal practice surgery hours for patients who need to see their GP.
Medicalnewstoday.com Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:00:00 PDT

RES-Q Healthcare Systems is Set to Release its New Dynamic Staffing Control Module
With Dynamic Staffing Control, the RES-Q® Labor Resource Management System Enables Hospitals to Monitor and Manage Staffing Levels in Real Time (PRWeb Mar 22, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/SG9yci1GYWx1LVNpbmctRmFsdS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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Baxa Corporation Launches Educational Campaign Highlighting the Risks of Enteral Tubing Misconnections
Campaign for Baxa dedicated enteral systems focuses on educating providers on the risks, especially for neonatal patients, of wrong-route administration of non-IV fluids. While tubing misconnections can be deadly for any patient, neonates represent the highest risk population due to their small size and other health complications. The campaign launch closely follows the January 2007 release by the Joint Commission of their proposed 2008 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) for comment. (PRWeb Mar 21, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U2luZy1TcXVhLVBpZ2ctRmFsdS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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Florida Hospital College Welcomes New Students to Online Nursing Program
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (FHCHS) welcomed the first incoming class in 2007 for the College's online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This class includes 79 new students and approximately 240 new enrollments, making it one of the most successful intakes ever for the program. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1IYWxmLUVtcHQtRmFsdS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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Read-backs Made Easy; Veriphy LabT to Make Debut at CLMA Event
Automating read-backs may seem hard to believe, but Veriphy Lab™, the new critical test result management (CTRM) solution from Vocada, Inc., does that and a whole lot more. Veriphy is the market-leading solution for CTRM and already is in use by 125 hospitals nationally. The radiology community was the first to embrace CTRM as a technology-based strategy to improve patient safety and staff productivity, but hospital labs now are beginning to embrace the solution, as well. (PRWeb Mar 16, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/RW1wdC1FbXB0LVByb2YtU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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Growing Medical Jobs Careersite Partners with GeneEd to Offer Online CME and CE Courses
BioHealthRx, a fast-growing medical jobs careersite announced today it has signed a partnership agreement with GeneEd, a leading provider of continuing medical education, to offer CME and CE courses for the biotechnology, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1UaGlyLUxvdmUtU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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2007 Best Product - VIVA! Breastfeeding Pillow - Summit Baby is proud to be an iParenting Media Award Winner
"After our first exciting year on the US market we are happy to be rewarded with such valuable recognition," tells Cornelia Tuoriniemi, president of Summit Baby, Inc. "This will be an exciting year: We will be expanding production capacity and will soon come out with novel products." (PRWeb Mar 9, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/TG92ZS1DcmFzLUxvdmUtU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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Sunnex Medical Lights Deliver Critical Illumination, Maneuverability, Ease-of-Use Demanded for Perioperative Care
Sunnex will feature its line of state-of-the-art medical examination and surgical lights at the upcoming Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses AORN 54th Congress, in booth # 1391. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/UHJvZi1JbnNlLVRoaXItU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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Consumers Advancing Patient Safety Launches Online Networking Resource
Consumers Advancing Patient Safety (CAPS) is introducing a new online forum at www.patientsafety.org where consumers and healthcare providers can share information to improve healthcare safety. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/U3F1YS1Mb3ZlLVRoaXItU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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NESTA Launches £20m Initiative to Stimulate Innovation in Response to Major Social Issues
The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) (http://www.nesta.org.uk) is today launching a new £20 million initiative (PRWeb Mar 8, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/SW5zZS1TaW5nLUxvdmUtU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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Clearview Staffing Software Successfully Launches TSS 6.7 -- the Latest Version of Their Innovative Healthcare Staffing Software Solution
Clearview Staffing Software successfully launches TSS 6.7 -- the latest version of their innovative healthcare staffing software solution. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/TWFnbi1FbXB0LU1hZ24tU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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New Safe Lifting ''Library'' Opens Its Doors
Web-based repository will serve as a global clearinghouse for information about safe lifting and injury prevention practices for nurses and other healthcare workers. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U3F1YS1TaW5nLU1hZ24tU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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England's New Nursing Officer For Diversity
The Department of Health's Chief Nursing Officer, Christine Beasley,tomorrow welcomes Dawn Atkinson into her new role as England'sNursing Officer for Diversity. Dawn will be seconded to the Department of Health (DH) for two days aweek for one year starting 1 March 2007, advising the Chief NursingOfficer (CNO) and other professional leadership team colleagues aboutall issues relating to diversity.
Medicalnewstoday.com Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:00:00 PDT

The American Nurses Association Underscores Importance Of Nursing Profession During National Nurses Week
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has announced the theme of National Nurses Week 2007, "Nursing: A Profession and a Passion." This special week honoring nurses is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
Medicalnewstoday.com Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:00:00 PDT

Government, NHS Employers And Unions Enter New Phase Of Joint Working, UK
The Government, NHS Employers and Unions have signalled their commitment to joint working by agreeing to sign up to a Partnership Agreement.Department of Health Ministers have been forging a new and constructive relationship with trades unions and NHS Employers on workforce issues over the last four months and this Agreement will be a springboard for a renewed commitment to partnership working.
Medicalnewstoday.com Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:00:00 PDT

Intel Technology Allows Nurses To Spend More Time With Patients
Intel Corporation today announced the mobile clinical assistant (MCA) is ready to enable nurses to spend more time with patients, do their jobs on the move while remaining connected, and manage the administration of medications. Motion Computing's C5 is the first product based on Intel's MCA platform and has earned support from clinicians and nurses participating in pilot studies around the world including the Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom.
Medicalnewstoday.com Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:00:00 PDT

Nursing Programs Offered For Displaced Autoworkers In Michigan
Universities and hospitals in Michigan have begun to offer accelerated nursing programs that target displaced autoworkers to help address a "nursing shortage that will only worsen in the next decade," the Detroit News reports.
Medicalnewstoday.com Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:00:00 PDT


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