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Cross Country Healthcare's Chief Nursing Officer Awarded
2006 R. Louise McManus Medal

BOCA RATON, Fla. – October 13, 2006 – Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCRN) announced today that Dr. Franklin A. Shaffer, EdD, RN, FAAN, the Company’s Chief Nursing Officer, was awarded the distinguished R. Louise McManus Medal at a ceremony held in New York City on October 5, 2006. read more...

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AHA News Now 9/4/08 - Group moves to prevent unethical recruitment of foreign-educated nurses

A task force representing a diverse group of stakeholders, including hospitals and health systems, today released a first-of-its-kind Voluntary Code of Ethical Conduct for the Recruitment of Foreign-Educated Nurses to the United States. The AHA and American Organization of Nurse Executives helped develop the code, which responds to concerns about unfair labor practices, questionable contract practices and threats related to the nurses’ immigration status. At a press event, AHA President and CEO Rich Umbdenstock said the code “reaffirms hospitals’ commitment to fair, transparent and responsible efforts to fill critical nursing positions with qualified foreign professionals.” Employers and recruiters who subscribe to the code commit to protect the rights of foreign-educated nurses, provide adequate clinical and cultural orientation programs, and ensure the practice of recruitment is not harmful to source countries. There are an estimated 300 foreign-nurse recruitment firms, and roughly 100,000 foreign-educated nurses resided in the U.S. as of 2004. For more on the code of conduct, visit www.fairinternationalrecruitment.org. AONE is an AHA subsidiary.

Nurse shortage gains attention of White House

President Barack Obama acknowledged the shortage of U.S. nurses during his White House health summit, calling nurses the "front lines of the healthcare system" and noting problems with pay and working conditions. He also expressed concern that the U.S. may have to import foreign nurses to fill in the gap, caused mainly by a lack of faculty to teach nursing students. read more...

RN to BSN Online

The College NetworkTM in collaboration with Excelsior College offers RNs a great new way to earn their NLN-Accredited BS in Nursing. Earn your degree in ½ the time and ½ the cost of traditional programs. Earn 30 free credits with your active RN license. read more...

Travel nurses can decide when, where to work

Being a travel nurses has its perks, namely the flexibility to work full time, part time or just in spurts, in hospitals and clinics around the country. Travel nurses have great opportunities for career development and can avoid the bureaucracy and office politics that can accompany static positions. There are some 20,000 travel nurses in the U.S., most working with an agency that helps them book positions and pays them a salary and benefits. read more...

Balanced exercise routine mitigates effects of aging

A well-rounded exercise routine for middle-age adults can help offset the aches and pains associated with aging and lower the risk of some chronic diseases, according to the Mayo Clinic. Experts say people should try to include five types of activity -- aerobics, strengthening, stretching, balance and "core stability" training that focuses on the muscles of the trunk. read more...

Nurse-led sleep apnea program effective, less costly

A program led by specialist nurses to help patients with obstructive sleep apnea was as effective and less expensive than the traditional physician-led model, according to new study results. Researchers said they conducted the study because sleep apnea cases likely will rise along with obesity rates and the current model will cause a shortage of resources. read more...

Drugs to prevent preterm births increase risks for women

Drugs used to prevent preterm births may raise a woman's risk of serious complications, including breathing difficulties, low blood pressure and heart failure, according to a study of 1,920 women in Belgium and The Netherlands. Researchers said the risk of complications was as high as 16% for women given a combination of drugs, and they discouraged the use of combined therapies. read more...

Nursing students help youngsters make healthy choices

A nursing research study is sending nursing students to elementary schools in Rochester, Minn., to help youngsters make healthier lifestyle choices. The nursing students use a daily guideline of "5-2-1-0" -- five servings of fruits and vegetables, a two-hour limit on TV or computer screen time, one hour of exercise, and no soda or sugary drinks. read more...

RN runs free clinic for homeless under highway overpass

RN Cindy Underwood began serving food to the homeless in Birmingham, Ala., seven years ago as part of a church outreach but decided she could use her skills to do more. She began a free, monthly medical clinic for the homeless that has grown in the past two years to treat up to 80 people. The clinic is staffed by volunteers and is located under an interstate overpass. Underwood recently was named one of Alabama's 10 health care heroes. read more...

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CDC Articles on Health & Safety
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PBDS Article from CCU in HT Magazine!
Cross Country Staffing takes travel nurse concerns about PBDS seriously. View the article by going to www.healthcaretraveler.com, under Perspectives select By the Numbers, then select The Performance Based Development System assessment tool affects travel nurses. read more...

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At the Editor's Desk - Winter 2009 - Companies that treat their people well, even during difficult times, will be the long-term winners Download pdf ...

Buyers Guide to Effective Management - Nurse Leader - April 07 - As one travels the country, it is hard to determine which is the greater problem for hospital chief nursing officers: the shortage of nurses or the cost of staffing. Download pdf ...

Staffing Alternatives Research vs Perception - Nurse Leader - June 06 - The most difficult thing in the world to change is an attitude, even when—most particularly when—the facts do not support it. Download pdf ...

Linda Aiken - Nurse Labor Market Dynamics - The United States plays a pivotal role in the global migration of nurses. It has the largest professional nurse workforce of any country in the world, num- bering almost 3 million in 2004. Download pdf ...

Preparing Nurse Managers for a New World Order - Nurse Leader August 03 - Nurse managers of today are the linchpins to retaining nurses, and ultimately to the success of any healthcare organization. Download pdf ...

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2008 CCS Sales Summit Handouts now available online
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Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean named to NIH Directors adviser group.
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Drexel University to Honor Innovation Click here!

Cross Country attends the 2008 APTA Sections Meeting. Click here!

CMS Details Proposal for Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program Click here!

Study Finds Patients Often Uninvolved in Decisions About Where to
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HHS Outlines Plans for Fostering Personalized Health Care Click here!

Harvard Official Says Generation Gap Slowing Adoption of
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Hispanic Health Web Portal Offers Resources for
Physicians, Patients Click here!

Delaware Launches First Phase of Statewide Information Network Click here!

Hospitals Increase Efforts to Prevent Nosocomial Infections Click here!

UnitedHealthcare Launches Cardiac Quality Rating Program Click here!

Minnesota Health System Adds Quality Comparison Data to Web Site Click here!

CDC report says U.S. infant death rate drops 2%. Click here!

Genetics becoming a more integral component of nursing. Click here!

Med/surg nursing more than stepping stone to specialization. Click here!

Hypnosis helps breast cancer patients cool down hot flashes. Click here!

Study: Poor diets may signal the brain to eat even more. Click here!

Study links phthalate exposure to genital changes in baby boys. Click here!

Hospitals Implement Programs to Help Nurses Overcome 'Compassion Fatigue'. Click here!

Texas Nursing College Adds New Program. Click here!

California Awards Funding to Improve Nursing School Transitions. Click here!

Delaware Universities Offer Cultural Competency Programs for Nurses. Click here!

Arizona College to Launch Nursing Degree Program. Click here!

Kentucky Health Care System Providing Student Loan Repayment for R.N.s. Click here!

New California Hospital Incorporates Green, Healing Design Elements. Click here!

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 18, 2006 Click here!

Have questions about travel nursing? Our expert has answers. Click here!

Minnesota Health System Adds Quality Comparison Data to Web Site. Click here!

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