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NGCSU designed to train nursing instructors

There has been a nationwide shortage of nurses for at least two decades. But it’s not because nobody wants to be a nurse. “You have a lot of students who want to go into nursing,” said Toni Barnett, head of the nursing program at North Georgia College & State University. “We get between 400 and 600 applications a year.” But there’s a shortage of people to teach these... 

University of Arizona for College of Nursing

Learn and grow amid southwestern splendor The UA College of Nursing offers cultural diversity and educational excellence A sweeping valley surrounded by mountains is the home of The University of Arizona in Tucson, 65 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Whether you’re in one of our online graduate programs or take all your courses on our spectacular campus, you’ll have access to the very best... 

Lawsuit alleges wrongful death at nursing home

A Jacksonville nursing home, two area doctors, a nurse and other employees are being sued for the alleged wrongful death of Bruce A. Hopley at the facility in 2006. The 18-count lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Morgan County Circuit Court on behalf of Jennifer Hopley, who is the administrator of her father’s estate. She is being represented by the Chicago law firm of Brandenburg-Rees & Rees. When... 

Giving training to patient can reduce incidence

Simple training imparted to the loved ones and relatives of bed-ridden patients suffering from paralysis can lead to a significant decline in the incidence of pressure sores, reveals a study carried out by the neurosurgery department of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The study, which was conducted by Dr. Shaukat Dar and Dr. Ehsan — both of them residents in the department of neurosurgery... 

More than 2,200 nursing home senior in Philadelphia

A new research report released today by Healthsense and NewCourtland Elder Services concludes that seniors who rely on remote monitoring technology to help them remain secure and independent adapt well to living with the technology and do not see it as intrusive or impersonal. Conducted by an independent research consulting firm at four locations within the NewCourtland Network, a non-profit provider... 

Registered Nurse Response Network needed to be volunteers

As America turns its attention to New Orleans on the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Registered Nurse Response Network (RNRN), has put out a call nationwide for RN volunteers in the event that tropical storm Gustav overwhelms local healthcare services, RNRN announced today. “RNRN has been in communication with the community free clinics that arose from the aftermath of Katrina and... 

Person who active in nursing and healthcare activities

executive director, What could be worse than being sick and then being condemned to wander aimlessly through a maze? Sound terrifying? Laura Wills knows that this scenario, this suffocating healthcare web, is a reality for too many patients in this country. Therefore, as executive director of the Missouri Market for Kindred Healthcare she has committed herself to helping each patient navigate effectively...