Nursing

Officials: SCSU nursing program needs money

5 Feb 2012

South Carolina State University officials say it will take more money to improve its nursing program.

Who should pay the $200 million for nursing home death? It's complicated

4 Feb 2012

By Stephen Nohlgren, Times Staff Writer Saturday, February 4, 2012 Elvira Nunziata fell down a stairwell and died at a Pinellas Park nursing home. A $200 million verdict is proving difficult to collect. ST. PETERSBURG — Holding nursing homes accountable for shoddy care is tougher these days. As with other big industries, complex corporate networks insulate owners from legal claims. Money is ...

Nursing school has a new take on role playing

4 Feb 2012

Colorado State University-Pueblo's nursing department is piloting a new teaching technique that brings an incredibly life-like patient experience to students.