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Childhood experience inspires teen cancer survivor's career path to nursing
Karla Barberena, who is about to begin nursing school this fall, says that when she overcame a rare malignant brain tumor nine years ago, she found her calling to become an RN. Read more »
CHOC Children’s RN says new tower 'great opportunity for nursing staff’
CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange, Calif., is on its way to becoming a top pediatric care facility through a new state-of-the-art tower set to open in spring 2013. Read more »
Script not included: Camera captures authentic nursing stories in upcoming documentary
A film in production by On Nursing Excellence, a nonprofit organization, will be released this October and aims to depict the work of nurses from the bedside to the boardroom. Read more »


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RN receives warm send-off after 50 years at Tucson Medical Center
Dozens of well-wishers distributed hugs and kind words April 6 as Carole Mullins, RN, wrapped up 50 years of nursing service at Tucson Medical Center. Read more »
Nurses to star in Oregon Center for Nursing’s new podcast series
The Oregon Center for Nursing in Portland has announced the launch of its new podcast series "Oregon NurseCast." Read more »
Planetree recognizes Sharp Memorial with Patient-Centered designation
Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego has been designated as a Patient-Centered Hospital by Planetree Inc. Read more »
Conference focuses on DNPs, technology for redesigning healthcare
The development of doctoral nursing programs and use of information technology are essential components to redesigning healthcare, said speakers at the third California Doctoral Nursing Conference hosted by the University of San Diego Hahn School of... Read more »


Breast cancer art exhibit visits U of Arizona Cancer Center
University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson has partnered with Medline Industries Inc., creators of the "Pink Glove Dance" video on YouTube, to sponsor an art exhibit for breast cancer awareness. Read more »
RN director: Lactation award reflects support for Salem Hospital patients
Salem (Ore.) Hospital’s Women’s and Children’s Services was recognized for excellence in lactation care by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and the International Lactation Consultant Association. Read more »
West Notable Nurses
Christine Espina, RN, DNP, MSN, was named the diversity network director at the Washington Center for Nursing in Tukwila, Wash. Espina will head WCN’s diversity mentoring program for Washington State nurses. Read more »
Legacy of warmth: California nurse continues son's commitment to comfort pediatric patients
When Trevor Tonsing began planning his Eagle Scout project in 2009, he not only wanted to make a difference, he also hoped to give back to a community that had touched his life personally. Read more »


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