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Federal Secretary of the Australian Nursing Federation congratulated the Federal Minister for Ageing

September 30, 2009 Filed Under: Nursing home

Ged Kearney, Federal Secretary of the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) today congratulated the Federal Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot for sanctioning the Radford Private Nursing Home in Reservoir, Victoria. This case really highlights the need for reform in the aged care sector in Australia. Licensing is important because it ensures quality and safety for residents in residential aged care... 

In New Mexico every student get admitted to a nursing program

There’s some graphical data showing that the supply of RNs in the last few years has actually increased slightly, due to four main reasons: international RNs immigrating to the U.S.; growth in graduate RNs through school expansion; older nurses returning to the work force driven by economic conditions; and wage increases. That said, [the Health Resources and Service Administration] predicts... 

Ricky Dobbs is nursing a sprained shoulder, leaving the Midshipmen with just three experienced signal-callers

August 16, 2008 Filed Under: Nursing School

Senior Eric Kettani is prepared to take the majority of snaps at fullback this season for Navy, if need be. He’s trying to keep his body fresh right know, knowing that he has four months of hard, physical work ahead of him. “You’ve got to start loving the ice bath,” Kettani said after practice on Wednesday. “Yesterday, I was in there four times, 15 minutes apiece. Fifty-five... 

The University of Rochester’s accelerated nursing bachelor’s and master’s program for non-nurses

September 5, 2008 Filed Under: Nursing Shortage

State legislators have hailed a ban on mandatory overtime for nurses as a way to bring thousands into the profession and to reduce problems associated with tired nurses, such as medication errors and on-the-job injuries. But representatives of many local health facilities don’t expect to change policies or fill vacancies because of the new law, and advocates of the overtime ban say more should... 

Oral health is clearly an educational, health and economic issue

September 7, 2008 Filed Under: Nursing Information

Kentucky is next to last in the nation in dental health, but there is hope for local residents. “Oral health is clearly an educational, health and economic issue,” said University of Kentucky School of Dentistry professor Dr. Raynor Mullins. “It’s pretty clear across all kinds of research, that oral health is directly affected by income and education levels (so) you typically find (more) oral... 

Prudential Annuities Announces Highest Daily Lifetime Seven with Lifetime Income Accelerator

August 11, 2008 Filed Under: Nursing Degree Programs, Nursing Information

Prudential Annuities, the domestic annuity business for Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) today announced the latest innovation in its award-winning1 array of variable annuity optional living benefits, Highest Daily Lifetime Seven with Lifetime Income Accelerator. This flexible income option can double investors’ annual income amount should certain health conditions be present. HD Lifetime Seven... 

Choosing a Nursing School That’s Right for You

July 27, 2008 Filed Under: Nursing School

There are many factors to consider when choosing a nursing school. Different factors are important to different prospective students, so you want to make sure you choose a school that matches your career endeavors. Do you want to attend a specialized program and volunteer in a hospital while attending nursing school? Or do you want to start with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse...