News Articles http://www.nurses.com/ 7/17/2008 12:02:24 AM The latest version of Lippincott's Nursing Procedures and Skills provides hospitals with over 200 pediatric procedures, as well as upgraded search, editing and archiving capabilities http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Lippincotts-Nursing-Procedures-Skills-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/17/2008 12:02:24 AM Vocollect Healthcare Systems, Inc. and SouthMed, Inc., a leading provider of equipment, supplies and integrated communications solutions for the healthcare market, announce a strategic partnership, whereby SouthMed will resell AccuNurse voice-assisted care as part of its long-term care solutions offerings to its customer base, which comprises Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and southern Virginia http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/SouthMed-Inc-And-Vocollect-Healthcare-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/14/2008 12:38:00 AM At a time when the country is experiencing a severe nursing shortage, the Los Angeles Jewish Home has become one of the first U.S. multi-level senior-living facilities to graduate a class of nurses from its own School of Nursing http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Los-Angeles-Jewish-Homes-Annenberg-School-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/10/2008 11:55:00 PM Fully 96% of the US respondents to a recent morefocus group healthcare survey are concerned about the on-going effects of a nursing shortage. 84% believe that the Government should act now to increase nursing education access, while 65% of this group (55% of the total respondents), would be prepared to pay higher taxes http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Education-More-Important-Than-Immigration-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/1/2008 12:03:00 AM From acne to wound care and everything in between, dermatology nurses and related professionals play a critical role in providing quality health care to their patients http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/4th-Annual-Dermatology-Nurses-Association-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/30/2008 11:51:00 PM A Nurse Practitioner's Guide to Smart Health Choices, authored by Carla Mills, ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) and founder of Maverick Health, was recently named the winner in the Health Category of the 2008 National Indie Excellence Book Award and a finalist in the Health/Wellness Category of the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/A-Nurse-Practitioners-Guide-To-Smart-Health-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/25/2008 12:00:00 AM The American Nurses Association (ANA) recently announced the findings of the 2008 Study of Nurses' Views on Workplace Safety and Needlestick Injuries, an independent nationwide survey of more than 700 nurses http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Workplace-Safety-And-Needlestick-Injuries-Are-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/24/2008 1:17:00 AM CampusRN has launched CampusRN2RN a brand new social network for current and future nurses. CampusRN2RN has been tailored specifically for nursing students and nurses looking to share their experiences and connect with other healthcare professionals! http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/CampusRN-Announces-Launch-Of-Social-Network-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/24/2008 12:05:00 AM After 25 years, 26 chapters and more than 3,000 members, the Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) is on the brink of a new era. And, beginning in February, DNA's fresh path means members and thousands of non-members alike can read the latest news and cutting-edge technologies with the click of a mouse http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Dermatology-Nurses-Association-Teams-With-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/18/2008 11:58:00 PM Nurses and healthcare risk or safety professionals seeking detailed how-to information on starting and managing a safe lifting program at their hospital or healthcare facility are invited to download a new, free five-part series of educational articles from the Safe Lifting Portal injury prevention website http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Educational-Articles-Assist-Healthcare-In-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/17/2008 12:06:00 AM A more complex healthcare system, rising patient safety expectations and a persistent nursing shortage are among the reasons cited for transforming California's nursing education system in a new study by the California Institute for Nursing & Health Care (CINHC) http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Solving-California-Nursing-Shortage-Requires-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/16/2008 11:41:00 PM The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) will recognize its dedicated and exceptional membership and guests at its annual awards ceremony during the NCSBN Delegate Assembly to be held in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 5 - 8, 2008 http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/NCSBN-Award-Ceremony-To-Honor-Outstanding-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/12/2008 11:47:00 PM RF Technologies, a leading provider of radio frequency identification monitoring systems -- including the Safe Place Infant Security Solution -- is sponsoring a new training course on clinical safety http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/RF-Technologies-Sponsors-Advanced-Cardiac-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/11/2008 11:32:00 PM Expedient Medstaff, a leading travel nursing agency, proudly announces it has been selected by a large state hospital association to provide nurse staffing services to over 180 hospitals in a seven state region in the Southeast United States http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Expedient-Medstaff-Brings-Quality-Nurses-To-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/11/2008 11:23:00 PM Elsevier announced recently a new partnership with the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) to publish its official online journal, Clinical Simulation in Nursing beginning with Volume 4:2 (July 2008) http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/INACSL-And-Elsevier-Partner-To-Publish-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/11/2008 11:12:00 PM Accredited online nursing courses are replacing traditional classroom-based courses, offering nurses a more convenient method for receiving credit, while providing flexibility in their credentialing options http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Modernizing-Continuing-Education-With-Online-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/2/2008 11:19:00 PM An American Nurses Association poll of registered nurses nationwide reveals their significant concerns over how nurse staffing affects the quality of care, and contributes to the growing nursing shortage. The results highlight the need for adequate nurse staffing critical to the delivery of quality patient care http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Nurse-Staffing-Impacts-Quality-Of-Patient-Car-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/21/2008 11:36:00 PM With health care as one of the fastest growing industries in the world, the demand for nurses with advanced experience and education continues to rise. To help Registered Nurses (RNs) remain competitive in their field, American Sentinel University is accepting students for enrollment in its online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/American-Sentinel-University-Accepting-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/12/2008 11:41:00 PM Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary Victoria Bradshaw joined nurse education leaders and Interim Community Colleges Chancellor Diane Woodruff today to highlight the progress Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration has made in increasing the number of RN graduates http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Labor-Secretary-Bradshaw-And-Educators-Mark-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/9/2008 11:53:00 PM Concept Media, a leading producer of healthcare education media has agreed to have Pocket Nurse, a leading provider of quality and cost-effective medical supplies and equipment, distribute its full-library of nursing education programs to their customer base. Nurse owned and operated, Pocket Nurse understands the product and equipment needs of Healthcare Educators and Simulation Lab Directors from an insider's perspective http://www.nurses.com/article.mvc/Concept-Media-Announces-Collaboration-With-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 5/9/2008 11:47:00 PM