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Nursing News Stories 2007

November

Michigan hospital program eases its nursing shortage
Aromatherapy massage lessens nurse stress
Nursing program aims to improve Native health care with masters-level courses
Nurses, California Governor lock horns over patient lift bill


Nursing News Stories 2005

January

Supporting the South Asia Tsunami Medical Relief Effort
Doctors donate medical books to Iraq
Nurse creates mementos in effort to reach out to grieving parents
EICU lets doctors monitor many patients at once

February
Rich countries grab medical professionals from Africa
Causes for elderly dementia may be treatable in midlife
Grapefruit juice and medication can often be a dangerous mix
With age comes tolerance

March
Mandatory overtime for nurses puts patients in dangers
School nurses want emergency training to protect students
Palomar nurse turnover rate far below California state average
Cosleeping continues to be hotly debated subject

April
Nurse-patient ratio law threatens to leave hospital beds idle
Colleges can't afford to meet demand as science students beg for more classes
Aspirin as good as Warfarin for certain types of stroke prevention

May
Just another rewarding day in the life of a Visiting Nurse
Torrance, CA hospital offers nurse training in a different vein

June
Federal cuts continue to threaten rural home health care
CDC recommends new vaccine for adolescents and college freshmen
Rock-a-Bye Babies develop music appreciation at a very early age
New students have diverse backgrounds

Nursing News Stories 2004


January

Nurses use the Web to compete for shifts and pay
New AACN reports an increase in nursing school enrollments for the third consecutive year
Bar codes on drugs aim to reduce errors
New federal staffing bill introduced

February
Children's hospitals in a building boom
Increase in Float Pools nationwide
UCLA Medical Center has adjusted easily to a new state staffing law

March
Mystery surrounds increase in rate of premature births
ER nurses in winter sport's areas relish seasonal challenges
Iowa announces program to help alleviate nurse shortage

April
Senior activists get the word out about HIV and elderly
California hospitals in trouble over ratios
OHSU helps Wyoming with doctoral program
Research shows noise in hospitals is 'so high it threatens patients' recovery
Bill alters regulations for nursing scholarship
Budget cuts in 2005 fail women and families

May
Nurse practitioners entering field in rising numbers
U.S. health officials launch food poison campaign
Oregon nurse teaches in Iraq despite dangers
U.S. Dept. of labor retreats on overtime changes

June
Study on women's health finds small gains, key setbacks
Specialized nursing care improves the health of elderly with heart failure, cuts cost to health system
U.S. senators want federal nurse registry
Kansas heart care providers cooperate on paperwork

July
Nursing shortage prompts worldwide recruiting efforts
Online Masters of Science program will address the growing demand for nursing leaders and faculty
Son's care inspires mom to become nurse
Senator John Kerry speaks to ANA's House of Delegates

August
Patients in danger from long hours, mandatory overtime
Study finds medical errors account for 195M in-hospital deaths per yea

September
Nurses at Target clinics quickly treat simple ailments
The next action hero, the male nurse
Department of HHS releases national flu plan
New report examines the challenges that face the nations' community health centers: increased uninsured, Medicaid cuts, and crowed ERs

October
Facing shortage, Army calls on Texas Wesleyan students
Nursing professor greatly impacts nurse-to-patient ratio standards
New educational grant addresses minority nurse shortage

November
Protein Sciences to expand testing of new flu vaccine
Cruise Ship Care for the Elderly? Why not, say Experts
Doctorate to be required for Advance Practice Nurses by 2015

December
Caffeine addiction more pervasive than previously thought
Dental plaque and lack of dental care linked to Pneumonia
Nurse, where's my Foie Gras?

Nursing News Stories 2003


January

Lacking faculty, nursing students turned away
Nurse visits help to reduce SIDS deaths
How to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder during the holiday months

February
Cards present unrealistic image of nurses
JCAHO sets new goals for patient safety
New government web site provides health information for girls 10 to 16

March
Adult respite center provides caregivers a much needed break
Caregivers at higher risk of heart attack
New congressional bill limits mandatory overtime

April
Washington state health workers get smallpox vaccination
American Nurses Association says proposed smallpox legislation fails to address main concerns
Universities' agreement designed to cure area shortage

May
SARS: World Health Organization's view of outbreak and lessons for the immediate future
Providence hospital gets aggressive with scholarships

June
Filipino nurses are leaving the Philippines in search of better pay, opportunities, working conditions and respect
Senator Inouye introduces Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2003
Northwest Medical Teams return from Iraq

July
Michigan nurse's dedication and desire to help the sickest patients leads to a rewarding career as a flight nurse
ANA hails introduction of bill to expand patient access to Nurse Practitioners
Pharmacists and nurses work together to improve medication safety in hospitals

August
Lured by better pay, ample jobs and career mobility, men are helping to ease the nursing shortage in hospitals
Kaiser's Career Ladder enables health care workers to become RNs
Nursing shortage eases

September
Ample opportunities entice mid-career professionals to peruse nursing
New federal credentialing guidelines target foreign healthcare workers
New study finds Nurse-Midwives provide equivalent care for less

October
Hospitals are redefining the term 'the healing arts' with innovative architecture
Homefront workers kept things going
Amid translation concerns, hospitals try to bridge gaps with patients who cannot speak English

November
U.S. study shows vitamins could potentially save billions of dollars in health care costs
Patients have better outcomes with more highly educated RNs
Comforting terminal patients inspires nurse to live her life to the fullest

December
Lack of funding continues to hamper nurse effectiveness in many school systems
Hospital program means no one has to die alone
Study reinforces call to eliminate mandatory overtime and improve nurse staffing levels

Nursing News Stories 2002


January

Veteran burn center nurses volunteer at ground zero
Legislation crucial component in recruiting and retaining nurses
Washington Nurses’ Association holds Nurse Legislative Day

February
Nurse's portraits help to bring dignity, hope and socks to Seattle's homeless
Bill addressing nursing shortage and educational loan repayment passes Congress

March
California to mandate new nurse staffing regulations
Idaho hospital receives ANCC magnet recognition for excellence
Federal regulators give nurse anesthetists greater responsibility

April
Hospitals work on ways to reduce patient infection
Alaska School Nurse Association gives Anchorage nurse award for creation of student health database
Washington nurses win right to refuse mandatory overtime

May
Northwest Medical Teams launch 100th mission
Encouraging men to become RNs may alleviate shortage
National nursing associations unite to form a strategic plan for the future
Kaiser Permanente NW receives award for environmental excellence

June
Cadet nurses played vital home front role
Nursing groups target teenagers

July
HHS awards $30 million to address nation's emerging nurse shortage
Alaska nurses approve contract with better pay, workplace safety
New study confirms link between increased nursing care and better patient outcomes in hospitals
New procedures may help pneumonia patients

August
Bridges to Practice program helps build confidence in recent nursing graduates
ANA takes action on health care issues at 2002 Convention
Hispanic communities focus of new nursing recruitment campaign

September
Joint commission expert panel offers solutions to national health care crisis
President Bush signs nurse shortage relief bill
Oregon Center for Nursing names Executive Director

October
Increased recruitment of men critical piece of puzzle in reducing nation's ongoing nursing shortage
Nation's first online legal nurse consultant program being offered
Nurses question administrator's understanding of their needs

November
U.S. study shows vitamins could potentially save billions of dollars in health care costs
Patients have better outcomes with more highly educated RNs
Comforting terminal patients inspires nurse to live her life to the fullest

December
Army Nurse Corps celebrates Centennial
Parish Nursing book wins 2002 Book of the Year award from AJN
Practical advice for those who are considering becoming a Travel Nurse

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