Archive for December, 2008

Filipino caregivers face hurdles (The Japan Times)

Friday, December 19th, 2008

MANILA — Filipino caregiver Stella Lelis trained in Japan for three years and speaks basic Japanese. Like thousands of Filipino nurses and caregivers, the 28-year-old hopes to be among the first batch who will be allowed to care for Japan’s seniors. Read the full story

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HEALTH BUZZ (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

CLASSES Expert to teach waterbirthing Waterbirth expert Barbara Harper will be in Myrtle Beach to teach classes on the topic Jan. 23-25.

King County hospitals face nursing shortage (Renton Reporter)

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

With four recent hires, the recovery floor at Valley Medical Center (VMC) is doing all right. Registered nurse Tess Alviz knows that much. She’s not so sure about the rest of the hospital’s departments.

Local hospitals face shortage of ‘frontline caregivers’ – nurses (Renton Reporter)

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

With four recent hires, the recovery floor at Valley Medical Center (VMC) is doing all right. Registered nurse Tess Alviz knows that much. She’s not so sure about the rest of the hospital’s departments.

Nursing education – BusinessWorld Online

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Nursing educationBusinessWorld Online, Philippines - 15 minutes agoJohnny’s fast-track model involves two affiliated nursing schools, one in Metro Manila, the St. Ignatius Health Science College, and one in Saipan, …

Honors & Other Things – UPENN Almanac

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Honors & Other ThingsUPENN Almanac, PA - 4 minutes agoNursing Dean Afaf Meleis has been awarded the 2008 International Distinguished Leadership Award by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. …

Nursing students protest RCC exam (The Journal News)

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

RAMAPO – A pinning ceremony will be held today, marking the beginning of new careers for students graduating from the nursing program at Rockland Community College.

Nursing students protest RCC exam – Lower Hudson Journal news

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Nursing students protest RCC examLower Hudson Journal news, NY - 11 minutes agoAs a result, many local nursing schools, including RCC, have seen enrollment surge as students flock to a career where they know they can get jobs despite …

Laureate Education Names Dr. Francisco Gutierrez Senior Vice … – International Business Times

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Laureate Education Names Dr. Francisco Gutierrez Senior Vice …International Business Times, NY - 27 minutes ago… 14 dental schools, 16 nursing schools, 21 physical therapyschools, and more than 20 health sciences programs located in 30 cities aroundthe world. …

Laureate Education Names Dr. Francisco Gutierrez Senior Vice … – MarketWatch

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Laureate Education Names Dr. Francisco Gutierrez Senior Vice …MarketWatch - 21 minutes ago… 14 dental schools, 16 nursing schools, 21 physical therapy schools, and more than 20 health sciences programs located in 30 cities around the world. …