Nursing

Surgical Masks Provided Effective Protection Of Health-Care Workers Against H1N1 According To Study

March 26th, 2010, 8:00 am
The effectiveness of ordinary surgical masks as opposed to respirators in protecting health care workers against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus has been the subject of debate. Read more »
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Health Debate Must Be About Keeping People Out Of Hospital, Australia

March 25th, 2010, 11:00 am
The Australian Nursing Federation has called on the government to place a greater emphasis on primary health care - this means employing more nurses in schools, general practice, the community and eve Read more »
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Rural Health Debate Must Be About Keeping People Out Of Hospital, Australia

March 25th, 2010, 10:00 am
The Australian Nursing Federation has called on the government to place a greater emphasis on primary health care in rural communities - this means employing more nurses in schools, general practice, Read more »
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Nurses Respond To Today's Budget, UK

March 25th, 2010, 8:00 am
Speaking following today's budget, Janet Davies Executive Director of Nursing & Service Delivery at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) warned against possible future 'slash and burn' approaches to the Read more »
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NMC Investigating How Best To Tackle Cases Of Suspected Systematic Failure, UK

March 25th, 2010, 5:00 am
Following our recent report on failings at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we have begun exploring when and how we will intervene to protect the public in future cases Read more »
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Landmark Health Reform Law To Improve Access To Midwifery, Benefit Women's Health

March 25th, 2010, 5:00 am
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is pleased to announce that certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) have achieved equitable reimbursement for their services under Medicare. Read more »
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Dr. Kathleen Potempa From The University Of Michigan Assumes Presidency Of The American Association Of Colleges Of Nursing

March 24th, 2010, 1:00 pm
Kathleen Potempa, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan, was elected to serve a two-year term as president of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN Read more »
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How To Choose The Right Baby Bottle And Nipple: Researchers Offer Tips

March 24th, 2010, 12:00 pm
A conversation with an expectant mom overwhelmed by the choice of baby bottles and nipples at a store prompted a breastfeeding expert in the US to research the evidence behind manufacturers' claims f Read more »
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Weight Gain Counseling Inconsistent In Prenatal Healthcare

March 24th, 2010, 7:00 am
A new study from UCSF shows that prenatal health care professionals are concerned about patients' excessive weight gain during pregnancy but have difficulty providing effective counseling...
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Free Online Course About Caring For Older Adults In Critical Care Hospital Units

March 24th, 2010, 4:00 am
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and American Academy of Nursing (AAN), Washington, recently launched "Best Practices for Elder Care," a free online continuing education course Read more »
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