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- 5/15/2012
Canada to double investment in clinical research
The federal government is making clinical research an even bigger priority by doubling its investment in this area in a renewed partnership with Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D). - 5/14/2012
Job study finds nurses walk miles for their patients—literally
With nurses at hospitals in Wiarton and Meaford trying to streamline their jobs, some startling facts have emerged about their typical shifts. - 5/14/2012
N.S. nurse union threatens strike
Nurses outside the Halifax region are ready to walk off the job if they don't get wage parity with their colleagues at Capital Health, their union leader says. - 5/14/2012
The evolution of nursing
To mark Nursing Week last week, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) contributed a column reflecting on how the profession has evolved over the years at the hospital. - 5/14/2012
Sexual assault nurse examiners provide vital service
Sexual assault nurse examiners are registered nurses with specialized training in providing treatment after an immediate sexualized assault. - 5/14/2012
Veteran nurses on how the profession's evolved
“It’s been a learning experience for us all along the way.” That’s how Kathy Burton and Dorothy Jones describe 40 years of working at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) as Registered Nurses (RN). - 5/14/2012
Palliative care nurse is taking the conversation about end-of-life care into her community
Christine Spencer is looking to take the conversation about end-of- life care from Maison Vale Hospice into the community. - 5/14/2012
Drummond to vendors: don't expect hospital price squeeze to let up
Companies supplying products and services to Canadian hospitals have been experiencing a tight squeeze on prices over the past few years, and they should not expect to feel any relief in the foreseable future. - 5/14/2012
Off-duty nurse revives woman who collapsed during Sporting Life 10K Run
Jules McKernan is used to saving lives, but not outside the walls of Sick Kids hospital. - 5/14/2012
Nurse who sexually assaulted colleague kept working
A male nurse who used the hand of an unconscious patient to try to touch a colleague's breast has had his licence suspended.