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4 young nursing assistants abused a total of 15 residents.

The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting some disturbing news out of Albert Lea. It says 4 young nursing assistants at the Good Samaritan Society abused a total of 15 residents. In a report several pages long, the Albert Lea Police Department has documented an abuse case that has shocked many in the community. “These are local kids from our community and the allegations against them are... 

Licensed as a registered nurse in three states, he is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

Courtney Lyder, 42, (Westwood), a respected researcher in patient safety and geriatric nursing and a leading advocate for healthcare diversity, has been appointed professor and dean of the UCLA School of Nursing, announced Chancellor Gene D. Block. “We are so pleased to have Dr. Lyder join the UCLA community and take the helm of our highly regarded School of Nursing. He has proven to be an outstanding... 

University of Miami expands accelerated nursing program

The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies is pleased to be among the first institutions in the nation to receive funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program. Grants provided through this competitive program will be used for scholarships to increase the number of students enrolled in UM’s Accelerated Bachelors... 

Radiation Oncology Nurse Specialist

SALARY RANGE: 50,232.00 – 96,678.00 USD per year A locality pay scale is used to determine salary. An applicant’s experience, education and certifications are used to detetrmine a salary. OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, August 07, 2008 to Sunday, August 31, 2008 JOB SUMMARY: The VA Medical Center in Washington, DC provides care for the health and well-being of a unique population – Our Veterans!... 

Deputy Nurse Executive

SALARY RANGE: 57,997.00 – 94,875.00 USD per year Performance bonus may apply OPEN PERIOD: Friday, August 22, 2008 to Tuesday, September 02, 2008 The Deputy Nurse Executive (DNE) is responsible for providing leadership in the delivery and improvement of patient care through collaborative strategies with others. This position also requires the DNE to possess continued readiness for internal or... 

History of Nursing Schools

United Kingdom Florence Nightingale was one of the pioneers in establishing the idea of nursing schools from her base at St Thomas’ Hospital, London in 1860 when she opened the ‘Nightingale Training School for Nurses’. Her intention was to train nurses to a qualified level, with the key aim of learning to develop observation skills and sensitivity to patient needs, then allow them... 

Bull Continues Repositioning and Announces the Acquisition of its Medicaid Solutions Business in the United States by Ingenix

Bull – expert in open, flexible and secure information systems, solutions and services and one of Europe’s leading players in the IT industry – announces it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of its Medicaid solutions business, mainly dedicated to Public Health and Human Services management in the United States by Ingenix, a leading health information, technology... 

Manager of nursing home loose his camera and cellular phone

A nursing home manager had her bag snatched while clearing up after home’s summer fair. Natasha Edwards, 32, was tidying away tables and chairs following Saturday’s event when callous thieves pinched the handbag along with a digital camera containing photos from the day and a camcorder with footage of residents and their families. A mobile phone was also taken from Evergreen Nursing Home... 

Recovery From Bed Rest During Pregnancy

After weeks of bed rest during pregnancy, new mothers need to rebuild muscles and strengthen their stamina. Now a group of women will test new interventions in aiding that recovery during a pilot study at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. “Putting people in bed is not a benign kind of thing,” says Judith Maloni, a professor of nursing at the... 

Golden Rules for Safe, Effective Exercise

Exercise is a well-proven way to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight, boost energy and even enhance mood. However, if done improperly injuries may result — some with life-long consequences. “Exercise should be safe, while also enhancing your motivation, endurance and recovery time before, during and after a workout,” say the experts at Slimtree.com, which provides free access...