In recent years, private equity investors have increasingly targeted nursing homes as investment opportunities. Spurred by investigative reports and anecdotal evidence that these deals led to worsened quality of care, many companies have found themselves under increased federal scrutiny.
But according to a new study, such conclusions may be premature. Private equity purchases of nursing homes—many [...]

In recent years, private equity investors have increasingly targeted nursing homes as investment opportunities. Spurred by investigative reports and anecdotal evidence that these deals led to worsened quality of care, many companies have found themselves under increased federal scrutiny.
But according to a new study, such conclusions may be premature. Private equity purchases of nursing [...]

Overall, nursing salaries vary depending on a number of factors:
* Level of education (degree type)
* Years of experience in a chosen field
* State and city where you work (cost of [...]

Treasure Coast hospitels as a strong service industry and educational system can’t supply US nurses again because a lot of they need and increasing dramatically an aging population in America country, US needed estmate 30,000 nurses a year.
But Treasure Coast hospital officials say they have plenty of nurses for the foreseeable future, thanks in part [...]

OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 to Monday, September 01, 2008
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy exists for a Clinical Nurse Educator, NHCU4 Extended Care, at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS), Lake City, Florida. Tour of Duty: Flexible Schedule (Primarily Day Tour Monday – Friday). The NF/SGVHS is affiliated with health care programs at [...]

SALARY RANGE: 113,957.00 - 139,600.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, May 23, 2008 to Friday, August 29, 2008
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.
JOB SUMMARY:
NOTE: This position is eligible for the Special Pay for Nurse Executives. The NF/SG Veterans Health System in Gainesville [...]

Nursing career opportunities are greater and more varied than ever before, and the demand for qualified nurses has never been higher. As the health care field becomes increasingly complex and specialized, more and more nurses are finding steady, rewarding careers beyond the traditional hospital setting. If you have a desire to help others, a [...]

To encourage nurse practitioners (NPs) to take a proactive approach to improving health care in their communities, and to promote diversity within the NP profession, the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation (NPHF) offers scholarships to NPs who are continuing their education and making an impact in their fields. The scholarships, supported through grant funding from Procter [...]

The Braves signed a former 15-game winner Friday. He’s also a former 18-game loser who’s coming back from “Tommy John” elbow surgery.
Right-hander Rodrigo Lopez, 32, signed a minor-league contract that includes a 2009 option with major-league terms, if the Braves decide to keep him.
He’s a close friend of Mexican countryman Jorge Campillo, and the Braves [...]

Daryle Ward clubbed a pinch-hit three-run homer in the top of the ninth, as the Chicago Cubs rallied to a 6-5 win over the Florida Marlins in the opener of a three-game set at Dolphin Stadium.
Mark DeRosa had a two-run homer, walked three times and scored three runs for Chicago, which won for the 15th [...]