Nursing News

"Oral mucositis is a painful, common side effect experienced by cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy"

New data show that CAPHOSOL, an advanced electrolyte solution, relieves painful oral mucositis and improves quality of life for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy. via Huliq.com

Japan reached an accord Friday evening with Indonesia to start accepting hundreds of nurses and nursing-care specialists from the Southeast Asian nation in July. via The Japan Times

A state report shows neglect of a resident at a West Knoxville nursing home led to the amputation of her leg in April. via WATE-TV Knoxville

Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 ; 11:46 AM Updated Wednesday, May 14, 2008 ; 12:39 PM At a minimum, a vice president, the provost and three deans need to be replaced as the 2007-08 academic year draws to a ... via WVNS-TV Ghent

"We've been hearing anecdotally for years that issues related to work environment are putting patients' safety at risk"

Overworked nurses admit making mistakes with medication One in five nurses at Canadian hospitals admits to having made mistakes with patients' medications, and a new study places the blame squarely on stress ... via Winnipeg Sun

"After all that you're able to put that name badge on and take on that new identity and do what you dreamed of doing"

It's not unusual for multiple family members to go into the same profession. The Gregory family - Sherry, her son Daniel and his wife Bethany - all went into the nursing profession, but they did it together. via Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Immune System / Vaccines Two British researchers who pioneered treatments which have helped millions of people with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases have been awarded the prestigious 2008 Dr. via MediLexicon

Talks have resumed at the Labour Relations Commission to try to resolve the dispute by 7,000 psychiatric nurses over compensation for staff assaulted by patients at work. via RTE.ie

"Start four to six weeks beforehand"

Kelly Haramis Chicago Tribune With pregnancy comes the inevitable question: Will you breast-feed? But hardly anyone thinks to ask that question of a woman who is adopting. via Journal News

"A shortage that size could incapacitate the health care system"

Despite a temporary lull in the country's nursing shortage, data point to a gathering storm that will be "like a Category Three hurricane, but one that hits the entire nation," according to Peter Buerhuas, PhD, ... via KEYT