Nursing Shortage National Concern

Tens of thousands of hospital deaths every year can be blamed on a nationwide nursing shortage, according to a report released today by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
The private commission, which inspects and accredits hospitals, believes that a lack of nurses is to blame for thousands of deaths caused by problems [...]

European Nutrition for Health Alliance : Malnutrition is Europe’s Silent Killer

The European Nutrition for Health Alliance (ENHA) has launched a Europe-wide health promotion and education campaign this month to underline nutrition as a basic human need Air, Water, Nutrition: It’s a Basic Need’ seeks to drive awareness among healthcare practitioners and stakeholders across Europe and to prompt action and best practice sharing.
“Malnutrition has an adverse [...]

Nursing home checklist

First Impression
* Do you like the facility’s location and outward appearance?
* Is the facility convenient for frequent visits by family and friends?
* Are you welcomed with a warm greeting from the staff?
* Does the staff address residents by their [...]

Welcare Hospital in Dubai open new job for Registered Nurse

About Welcare Hospital :
Welcare Hospital is Dubai’s premier multi-speciality critical care private hospital, managed by a team of internationally qualified and experienced healthcare professionals, and supported by state of the art technology. The hospital offers a complete range of medical and surgical specialities, and serves the patients with the highest standard of care. The [...]

Nursing job vacancies in Kolkata

This page of Naukri hub lists Nursing job vacancies in Kolkata. Kolkata is the top city of India known for its Nursing and healthcare facilities for the aged and children, and it is also known for nursing job opportunities. There is a multitude of hospitals in West Bengal city which give personalised care for patients, [...]

San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine Supports Global Awareness of Hospice and Palliative Care

San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine, widely recognized for its innovative patient care, education and research programs, supports global efforts surrounding World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on Oct. 11, promoting care that improves quality of life for all ages.
Organizers for World Day note that millions of people around the world living [...]

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

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 [...]

California Nurses Association expected to significantly improve recruitment

Ending a protracted contract fight which included two strikes, registered nurses at Novato Community Hospital became the fifth Sutter hospital to reach a tentative agreement after meeting with a federal mediator Thursday, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee announced today.
Mills-Peninsula Health Group in Burlingame and San Mateo broke the long stalled negotiations and became [...]

Ms. Paramore is a Licensed Practical Nurse through Chauncey Sparks State Technical College

Tammy Paramore, LPN, Charge Nurse for Henry County Health and Rehabilitation Facility, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of nursing.
With 17 years of experience in her field, Ms. Paramore has been in her current position at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation Facility for 15 years. [...]

Registered nurses at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center became the second Sutter hospital to reach a tentative agreement

Ending a 15 month-long contract fight which included three strikes and a legislative campaign, registered nurses at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center became the second Sutter hospital to reach a tentative agreement after meeting with a federal mediator early Wednesday morning, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC) announced recently.
Agreements were reached on pivotal [...]