Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common chronic, relapsing skin disorder affecting infants and children. Patients with AD may go on to develop asthma or allergies, and the condition can place financial burdens on the patient’s family.
In a supplement to the October 2008 issue of Dermatology Nursing, Noreen Heer Nicol and Mark Boguniewicz describe how [...]

Fenwal, Inc., a global leader in blood technologies, announced today the names of the 2008 inductees for the Donation Hall of Fame. Nominated by blood centers from across the United States, the 12 inductees are being honored for their long-standing commitment to blood donation.
“Blood is medicine’s most vital natural resource, and it’s frequently in short [...]

After more than a year with an interim dean, the UNM College of Nursing has hired Nancy Ridenour to step in as dean by the spring semester.
Ridenour is an adult nurse practitioner and served as a congressional staff member. She was one of 19 applicants for the position.
John A. Pieper, head of the search committee, [...]

Medical and healthcare sector in Colorado Springs is developing rapidly. All types of medical facilities are available in the city. There are numerous hospitals and healthcare centres in Colorado Springs. Almost all the hospitals offer nursing jobs in the city. Colorado Springs hospitals employ nurses in all specialities. Some of the leading hospitals in the [...]

HealthMarkets, Inc. (http://www.healthmarkets.com) announced today that its subsidiary, The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company, has introduced a new suite of dental insurance products for individuals of all ages in 26 states.
HealthMarkets, through its insurance subsidiaries, is a provider of health insurance products for the self-employed, individuals and families and small businesses.
“Good dental health is [...]

Nursing faculty at UNLV and Nevada State College (NSC) are collaborating to improve nurse retention and patient care in Nevada by expanding opportunities for registered nurses (RN) to earn a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) through an online degree program. This is the first coordinated effort of its kind in Nevada and is being [...]

Sundance Catalog is proud to support The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc whose mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing quality care for those in need. Starting October 1st through October 31st, 2008, Sundance Catalog will be featuring their Medallion “Courage” Tee, designed exclusively for the [...]

With the nationwide shortage of nurse educators fueling the nursing shortage currently plaguing America’s health care system, the National League for Nursing has joined HEALTHeCAREERS Network in a bid to match qualified faculty with job openings in all kinds of nursing programs from doctoral to LPN. This unique recruitment tool is made possible through the [...]

54-year-old Regina Amollo is a mother of two girls and a senior nursing paediatrician. Amollo is also an author. She has had five books published, two of which are used by literature students in two universities in USA. The titles are, A Season of Mirth, When Mother Leaves Home, Those Days in Iganga, The Pain [...]

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, will support The DAISY Foundation’s The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national program to recognize nurses, at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. UnitedHealthcare’s support brings total grant contributions to nearly $46,000 to the DAISY Foundation since 2006.
The DAISY Award at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta will take place on [...]