Low Nurse Staffing Increases Risk of Patient Death, Study Says
Researchers Link Hospital Nurse Staffing to Patient Outcomes New findings from the UK suggest that patients in hospital have a higher risk of dying when there are less nurses (Low Nurse Staffing) on staff than typically required. Additionally, researchers found that higher levels of temporary nursing staff were also linked to … [Read more...] about Low Nurse Staffing Increases Risk of Patient Death, Study Says
New Jersey Nurse Accused of Reusing Syringes in Administering Flu Shots
New Jersey officials say that a nurse accused of reusing syringes while giving flu shots has voluntarily surrendered her license. The state Attorney General's office said the nurse's license is temporarily suspended and she is not able to practice pending a ruling from the state's board of nursing, the Associated Press (AP) … [Read more...] about New Jersey Nurse Accused of Reusing Syringes in Administering Flu Shots
Nurse Practitioners Affected by Drug Marketing Shift
Effects Of Drug Marketing. Drug makers have long been criticized for how they convince physicians and patients to use their products, sometimes using some less-than-ethical marketing approaches. Now, a survey looked at the effect of these drug marketing campaigns on family nurse practitioners (FNPs), reports Science Daily. … [Read more...] about Nurse Practitioners Affected by Drug Marketing Shift
Former Nurse Charged With Abuse
A Nurse Is Charged With Abuse. A former nurse is charged with abusing three senior citizens in a local nursing home. The allegations at the Claiborne and Hughes Health Center in Franklin surfaced in August. Since then, the former nurse has been fired and arrested on assault charges. Monday night, Gwendolyn Martin bonded out of … [Read more...] about Former Nurse Charged With Abuse
