Learning Disabilities Nurse Is Struck Off For Patient Abuse, UK
A 55 year old learning disabilities nurse from Barnsley, South Yorkshire has been struck off the register following a hearing in London by the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC's) independent Conduct and Competence Committee panel.Margaret Elizabeth Ellis, 55, who worked at Calderstones in Clitheroe, was struck off for using obscene language on more than one occasion, and acting inappropriately towards a client by handling him in a rough manner. medicalnewstoday.com |
St. Rose Dominican RNs Charge SEIU And Hospital Compromised Union Election
St. Rose Dominican RNs have charged that by creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation the Service Employees International Union and Catholic Healthcare West compromised the election held at the Las Vegas and Henderson hospitals earlier this month. The RNs are calling for a new election. medicalnewstoday.com |
ANF Pleased With Aged Care Announcement, But Will It Keep Nurses In Aged Care?
The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) welcomes the Federal Government's announcement of funding to upgrade the skills of workers in aged care. In response to the Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot's announcement of $43.8 million in funding for the education and training package, ANF Federal Secretary Ged Kearney said she was pleased to see that the Minister recognised the need for qualified nurses in aged care. medicalnewstoday.com |
ANA Nurses Stand With President In Support Of Health Reform Now
Members of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the largest nursing organization in the US, joined President Obama today at the White House to demonstrate their strong support for the President and his goal of achieving meaningful health reform now... mnt.to |
Principles Of Nursing Practice Explained For Patients - RCN, UK
The RCN has set out what patients, families and carers can expect from nursing staff. The publication, Principles of Nursing Practice, which was developed by the RCN in collaboration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Department of Health and patient organisations, spells out eight core aspects of nursing. The Principles range across all nursing settings and apply to the whole nursing team... mnt.to |