September 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett
A Catholic nurse in New York City is suing her hospital over allegations that she was forced to assist in an abortion; a Chicago-area facility has begun a nurse-led "laughter therapy" program for its disabled and mentally ill patients; nursing organizations are protesting the indictment of two Texas nurse whistleblowers.
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August 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett
A Massachusetts oncology nurse will honor her deceased patient by participating in the 190-mile bike ride her patient had rode in for years. At least 10 NYC school nurses were not paid during closures for the H1N1 flu outbreak, unlike other school employees furloughed during the closures. Tampa, FL nurse created a post-partum depression screening program that routes at-risk mothers to counseling.
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July 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett
A nurse leader in a Texas cancer unit has instituted a daily hour of silence to improve patient sleep, stress levels, and healing. Nurse Jackie, the new Showtime series, has drawn criticism from nursing organizations for Edie Falco's depiction of an "aberrant" nurse. Childhood cancer organization offers nursing grants for new projects and beginning researchers.
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June 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett
Veteran nurse helps a woman give birth to twins in her car outside a New York City hospital. New Jersey nursing school dean institutes program to assist nursing students who are single parents. Group of nurses rings opening bell at Nasdaq Stock Exchange to commemorate National Nurses Week.
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May 1, 2009
By:Steve Mullett
Nurse who died in the March 2009 nursing home killings shielded others from gunfire. Texas healthcare worker credits nurse coworker for recognizing her symptoms of subarachnoid hemorrhage over the phone and calling 911. Deputy, IN nurse sues federal government over the rescue money paid to banks, which he views as a waste of taxpayer funds. Canadian nurse volunteering with Doctors Without Borders held hostage in Darfur, later released.
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April 1, 2009
By:RN Journal staff
MA nurse starts company to provide seniors with online reminders to take medications.^Baltimore-area cardiac nurse sues MD over alleged strip search after being stopped for traffic violation.^95-year-old Mildred MacGregor, RN, publishes book recounting her front-line nursing experiences during World War II.^Mary Wakefield, RN, PhD, chosen to lead Health Resources and Services Administration, which will administer the outlay of healthcare funds from the 2009 stimulus package.
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March 1, 2009
By:RN Journal staff
Documentary about Vancouver nurse HIV/STD counselors wins American Academy of Nursing media award. Loyola University School of Nursing researchers published a study linking vitamin D intake with delay or reduction of severity of diabetes. U.S. Army Nurse Corps chief introduced a reform blueprint for the organization and seeks more say in the overall plan of the Army Medical Department. American Organization of Nurse Executives awarded 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award to Ann Van Slyck.
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February 1, 2009
By:RN Journal staff
Kathleen Kuck, RN, was recently named president and CEO of Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg, PA; Florence S. Wald, who pioneered hospice care in the U.S., died on November 8, 2008 at the age of 91; Many ICU patients at Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers in Morris, IL get an embroidered gift pillow from Michele Battistelli, RN, after undergoing abdominal surgery; Eric Paililli, BSN, Newburgh, NY's chief of police, recently got his nursing degree.
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January 1, 2009
Two nursing professors are writing Fundamentals of Nursing, an evidence-based practice text with online skill simulators, due in 2011. ICU nurses at South Bend, IN's Memorial Hospital will publish a charity cookbook to memorialize a slain colleague. Beka Serdans, RN, MSN, has won the New York Times 2008 Tribute for Nurses award for her creation of a dystonia advocacy group.
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