| Nurse Convicted Of 21 Counts Of Theft Is Struck Off, UK A 35 year old nurse from Salisbury, Wiltshire has been struck off the register following a hearing in London by the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) independent Conduct and Competence Committee panel.Adam Dyer, who worked at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, was struck off the register as a result of his criminal conviction for theft of controlled drugs which impaired his fitness to practise. medicalnewstoday.com |
NMC Guidance For The Care Of Older People October 2008 Following a period of consultation the NMC will publish its guidance for the care of older people in February 2009. The guidance is intended to make a positive difference to the way that older people are cared for in all care settings by promoting individuality, dignity, independence and choice. Around 300 people including nurses, carers and older people took part in a series of focus groups that were held around the UK in October 2008. medicalnewstoday.com |
Aged Care Nurses Putting The Pressure On Our Pollies, Australia Politicians will be put under the pump today as aged care nurses push for better funding in Budget 2010. Visiting Ministers, Senators and MPs will be asked to undergo blood pressure tests as they enter the ALP National Conference starting today at Darling Harbour. The event forms part of the medicalnewstoday.com |
Minister For Older People Highlights Important Information For Nursing Home Residents, Ireland The Minister for Older People, Aine Brady, T.D, has urged nursing home residents and their families, to inform themselves about nursing home services and supports, particularly the new Nursing Homes Support Scheme. "The year 2009 was a time of fundamental change in the nursing home sector... mnt.to |
Florida RNs Vote By 92% To Join Nation's Largest Nurses Union For Stronger Voice For Patients, RNs In an overwhelming and emphatic statement of support, registered nurses at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee, FL voted by 92 percent Monday night to join the nation's largest organization of registered nurses to build a stronger, unified voice for nurses in securing strong protections for patients and improved standards for RNs... mnt.to |