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Faculty & Staff

National League for Nursing’s 2011 Education Summit to Focus on Future of Nursing

This year’s summit will focus on the much heralded recommendations contained in “The Future of Nursing,” a report issued last fall by the Institute of Medicine, based on work done by the Committee on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing.

April 4, 2011

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Registered nurse levels affect patient mortality risk

Patient mortality rates are significantly affected by the number of registered nurses on a ward, a major US study has shown.

March 28, 2011

Community Colleges

Community College Programs Key to Solving Nursing Shortage

New Policy Brief underscores similar competencies among 2-Year, 4-year graduates.

March 28, 2011

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Accelerated Nursing Program Provides ‘Extra Push’ Toward Diversity

The accelerated master’s degree in nursing program at the Georgia Health Sciences University, formerly the Medical College of Georgia, has seen its minority student enrollment grow from just a smattering when it launched in 2006 to 16 percent last fall.

March 21, 2011

Faculty & Staff

WVU nursing gets $800K boost for research work

The West Virginia University School of Nursing is getting $800,0000 to hire a research professor and create endowments to support other faculty members’ projects.

February 23, 2011

Students

‘Extra Push’ Toward Diversity

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation scholarships boost diversity among second-career nursing students.

February 23, 2011

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Stocks Flat Day After Dow Tops 12,000

Stocks are flat in midday trading one day after the Dow Jones industrial average closed at its highest level in two and a half years.

February 1, 2011

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Stocks Flat Day After Dow Tops 12,000

Stocks are flat in midday trading one day after the Dow Jones industrial average closed at its highest level in two and a half years.

February 1, 2011

Students

Latino Student-focused College Programs Honored at U.S. Capitol

Prominent political officials helped Washington-based nonprofit group Excelencia in Education salute collegiate programs that boost Latino student success Wednesday during the non-profit’s fifth annual awards ceremony.

September 29, 2010

Faculty & Staff

Academic Bullying: A Problem on College Campuses

The disintegration of civility in higher education is a growing concern for university faculty who say the disrespect has reached epic levels not only between professors and students but also among colleagues.

June 10, 2010

Health

Temple Nurses Strike Over Work Rule, Tuition Perk

Hundreds of striking Temple University Hospital nurses and other employees rallied Tuesday in an effort to restart contract negotiations stalled over language that workers say would jeopardize patients, limit free speech and take away a crucial college tuition benefit.

April 6, 2010

Disabilties

Road to the Battle

Despite financial difficulties, the Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band cranks it up as they prepare for their trip to the ultimate HBCU showcase, the Honda Battle of the Bands. Take a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be the best musical ensemble in the country–heart, dedication, and lots of practice.

March 1, 2010