Goal of new nursing institute: improve patient care

Providence Health & Services in Los Angeles is creating a nursing institute to advance quality patient care through professional development, education, technology and research. The Providence Southern California Nursing Institute will train nursing graduate residents, established RNs and other clinicians at Providence's five acute care medical centers and ancillary facilities including hospice care, long-term care and outpatient clinics. Read more »

Newly named sim lab honors donor, Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation

California State University Dominguez Hills School of Nursing, after receiving a $25,000 donation from the Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation in Carson, Calif., decided to name the simulation lab inside the new on-campus Nursing Clinical Skills Lab after its donor. The simulation lab will be known as the Providence Little Company of Mary Simulation Laboratory. Read more »

Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West, positions itself for growth

San Francisco-based Catholic Healthcare West has changed its name to Dignity Health. The move is part of a governance restructure that aims to position the organization for success in a changing healthcare environment, according to a news release. Read more »

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