Nursing home workers plan one-day strike if deal fails
LOCKPORT — The union representing employees at a Lockport nursing home is threatening a one-day strike if there is no agreement on a new contract at talks in early March. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:41:03 -0800

Hundreds of nursing homes rated nation's lowest
More than 560 of the nation's nursing homes have not budged for the past three years from a one-star federal government rating — the lowest on a five-star scale — even as most homes improved, according to a USA TODAY analysis of federal data. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:03:46 -0800

2 Sacramento nursing homes get 1-star ratings
A USA TODAY analysis of government ratings for more than 15,000 nursing homes over the last three years shows a higher percentage receiving top ratings, although more than 500 homes have remained stuck at the lowest rating during that time. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:55:55 -0800

Acton nursing funds in focus
The Acton Nursing Service must either undergo a reduction in salary expenses or costs to consumers in order to achieve fiscal sustainability, according to a report from an outside agency. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:32:25 -0800

UCLA School of Nursing, LAUSD Get Middle Schoolers Moving
Funded by a five-year, $1.2 million grant, Dr. Kynna Wright-Volel, PhD, RN, FAAN, Assistant Professor and Robert Wood Johnson Nurse Faculty Scholar from the UCLA School of Nursing and the Los Angeles Unified School District are launching Project SHAPE LA™, a coordinated school-health program to increase physical activity among youth in LA County schools. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:58:00 -0800

Pa. nursing homes brace for another round of state cuts
Pennsylvania nursing-home operators, already hit hard by last year's cuts in federal and state funding, face another revenue loss in Gov. Corbett's proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:18:12 -0800

Chamberlain College of Nursing and National Association of Hispanic Nurses Establish National Education Program
Chamberlain College of Nursing and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses announced a new education program that provides NAHN members with a special tuition rate for Chamberlain’s post licensure online programs. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Nursing Assistants Protest Outside Hahnemann
Certified Nursing Assistants are protesting a new plan that will only include Registered Nurses. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:22:25 -0800

Best Nursing Homes: The 2012 U.S. News Honor Roll
These 39 homes rolled up perfect 5-star ratings from the government for 4 straight quarters. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:02:25 -0800

Best Nursing Homes 2012: Behind the Rankings
Health-inspection results, adequacy of nursing staffing, and quality of medical care determined each home’s star ratings. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:02:15 -0800