Older nurses retirement or ... CareerOptions?(Practice
Issues)
Many nurses are in what is now called the "third age"
would continue working if they felt respected and empowered and could
reduce the physical demands of the nursing role. Researchers have . . .
Nursing research essential for quality care.(Practice
Issues)
Ground-breaking advances in the delivery of quality health care are
being driven, in part, by nursing research. Often working behind the
scenes, nurse researchers are influential in the development . . .
Patient safety series part I: are you bundled up?(Practice
Issues)
It's summer in Nevada, why would you want to bundle up?
Because bundles improve patient care, of course! Whether or not your
facility participates in the 5 Million Lives Campaign, you've
probably . . .
Workplace violence.(ANA News)
Workplace violence is a major public health concern that has
increased in incidence and attention within the past decade. The
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health . . .
2008 Study of Nurses' Views on Workplace Safety and
Needlestick Injuries.(ANA News)(Brief article)
ANA is conducting a survey entitled 2008 Study of Nurses'
Views on Workplace Safety and Needlestick Injuries to evaluate the
registered nurses beliefs, opinions and views related to the use . . .
Nurse staffing impacts quality patient care: ANA poll reveals
serious concerns about quality of care.(ANA News)(American Nurses
An ANA poll of registered nurses nationwide reveals their
significant concerns over how nurse staffing affects quality of care and
contributes to the growing nursing shortage. The results highlight . . .
Legislating nursing education advancement; what does it mean?(ANA
News)
New Jersey and New York are pursuing legislation that would require
registered nurses to attain a bachelor's degree within ten years of
initial licensure.
Efforts to advance nursing education are . . .
Nursing needs you to show your political muscle!!!(ANA
News)(American Nurses Association)
Join ANA's "Call for Action" by calling your
representatives and discuss ANA's approach to Safe Staffing
Legislation and the Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2007
(S.73/H.R.4138). This act . . .
Safe staffing for school nurses--ANA's adopts position
statement.(ANA News)(American Nurses Association)
Safe staffing is a priority issue for nurses in all practice
settings--and for one vital reason: to ensure the delivery of safe, high
quality health care. The nation's public schools represent one . . .
Nurses' voices need to be heard! Take action today!(ANA
News)(Brief article)
Want to learn more? Stay Informed! Sign up to keep abreast of the
latest news, research and updates on legislative efforts to promote safe
nurse staffing. The action alerts will provide you with . . .
Federal issues additional information on the ANA website:
www.nursingworld.org.(ANA News)
Nurse Staffing
ANA supports H.R. 4138 and S. 73, the Registered Nurse Safe
Staffing Act, which would hold hospitals accountable for the development
of valid, reliable unit-by-unit nurse staffing . . .
Congratulations.(List)
College of Southern Nevada
Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Kristi Abbott
Emil Charles Aguilar
Laura L. Andrews
Jacquelormae Antonio
Allan Q. Aquino
Debbie Baker
Kandice L. . . .
2008 American Legacy Multicultural Healthcare Honoree. Debra A.
Toney, PhD, RN.(Congratulations)(Brief article)
Dr. Toney traveled to New York to receive the prestigious award
June 19, 2008. The American Legacy Multicultural Healthcare Awards honor
outstanding healthcare professionals who lead, inspire, and . . .
2008 Healthcare heroes.(Congratulations)
Northern Nevada
Non-Profit
Robin Keith, R.N.
Rural Hospital Partners
Southern Nevada
Educator
Lori Candela, EdD, RN, APN, FNP, BC, CNE
Associate Professor and Chair: Psychosocial . . .
Girls' Scouts experience the different fields of
nursing.(NNA State Activities)(Brief article)
The Girls' Scouts of Sierra Nevada had the opportunity to
experience the different fields of nursing at Renown Regional Medical
Center on Saturday, May 3. Over one hundred girls from ages 7 to . . .
District One - Northwest Nevada.(NNA State Activities)
The first of the year was very busy for the board was finalizing
all the plans for the four big event, all in April and May. The board
started the year with the orientation of new board members; . . .
District Three - Greater Las Vegas area.(NNA State
Activities)
On March 27, 2008 District 3 participated in the opening night of A
Piece of My Heart, a play by Shirley Lauro. The performance was at the
Las Vegas Academy Black Box-Theatre. This was a moving and . . .
An invitation.(NNA State Activities)
An invitation from NNA state legislative committee; All NNA members
are encouraged to sign up and participate in the NNA state legislative
committee. The committee communicates via email and meet . . .
Avoid malpractice and protect your license: self-reporting to the
nursing board.(State of Nevada)
As a Nurse-Attorney, I have dedicated my practice to helping nurses
and other healthcare providers learn how to avoid malpractice and
protect their licenses. The majority of my legal practice . . .
Acute hepatitis C virus infections attributed to unsafe injection
practices at an endoscopy clinic - Nevada, 2007.(State of
Neva
On January 2, 2008, the Nevada State Health Division (NSHD)
contacted CDC concerning surveillance reports received by the Southern
Nevada Health District (SNHD) regarding two persons recently . . .
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