Licensed practical nurse

Workers at Genesis HealthCare Choose Local 152 for Union Representation

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tisdag, maj 28, 2024
Nursing, Human Resources, Labor, Hospitals, Public Policy, Government, Professional Services, Managed Care, Health, General Health, National Labor Relations Board, Local, Genesis, CNA, Human, NLRB, LPN, Unlicensed assistive personnel, Workplace, Fear, Licensed practical nurse, Genesis HealthCare

Workers at an assisted living facility in Millville have voted to select United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152 as their voice on the job.

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  • Workers at an assisted living facility in Millville have voted to select United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152 as their voice on the job.
  • The 88 new members of the union work as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) at Genesis HealthCare.
  • Local 152 will meet with the Genesis workers in coming weeks to draft contract proposals and schedule bargaining dates with the company.
  • “These essential workers at Genesis HealthCare no longer have to settle for workplace grievances that go unheard,” President Ross said.

Career and Adult Education Graduates Aim for Better Futures

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024
Education, ESL, Workforce, Citrus College, Language, Citrus, Health, EMT, Licensed practical nurse, Nursing, Family, California State Route 142, Bureau, Student

LA PUENTE, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hacienda La Puente Adult Education (HLPAE) announces its upcoming graduation and awards ceremonies for more than 600 students, celebrating those studying English-as-a-Second (ESL) language, adult education, and job skills and career training. Two back-to-back events will take place on May 15th and May 16th from 10am to 11am at Hacienda Heights Community Center, 1234 Valencia Avenue, Hacienda Heights.

Key Points: 
  • LA PUENTE, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hacienda La Puente Adult Education (HLPAE) announces its upcoming graduation and awards ceremonies for more than 600 students, celebrating those studying English-as-a-Second (ESL) language, adult education, and job skills and career training.
  • May 15th showcases the Adult Education ESL Graduation Ceremony, where nearly 40 students graduate from ESL courses and 105 complete the Citizenship Program.
  • On May 16th, the school honors students in its 68th Adult Education exceling ceremony that recognizes those earning a high school diploma or equivalency, followed by its 60th Career & Technical Education Awards Ceremonies for those exceling in job training in one of these fields.
  • John furthered his education at Citrus College to become an EMT for two years, and then enrolled at HLPAE in the Licensed Vocational Nursing program.

Simply Healthcare Funds Scholarships for Miami Dade College Certified Nurse Assistant Program During Summer Cohort

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måndag, april 29, 2024
Philanthropy, Training, Other Education, Continuing, University, Fund Raising, Education, Foundation, Nursing, Practice Management, Other Philanthropy, Health, Learning, CNA, Certification, Miami Dade College, Unlicensed assistive personnel, RNS, Health care, Medicaid, Vital signs, MDC, Transport, Documentation, Patient, Licensed practical nurse, Medicare, Workforce, Registered nurse, Student, CPR, American Securities

The healthcare organization has partnered with Miami Dade College (MDC) to offer full scholarships for the summer cohort of the college’s Certified Nurse Assistant program.

Key Points: 
  • The healthcare organization has partnered with Miami Dade College (MDC) to offer full scholarships for the summer cohort of the college’s Certified Nurse Assistant program.
  • "Simply Healthcare remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering the health and prosperity of Floridians, while revolutionizing healthcare across our state," said Dana Gryniuk, Medicaid President of Simply Healthcare Plans.
  • The first round of Simply Healthcare CNA scholarships for MDC students were awarded to 28 students attending Spring 2024 classes.
  • Simply Healthcare’s funding has made another round of CNA scholarships for MDC students planning to attend the program’s summer cohort.

CDI College Students Fundraise $4,000 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation

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tisdag, mars 19, 2024
Stroke, CDI College, COVID-19, CDI, Licensed practical nurse, Education, Research, Student, Heart, Nursing

Surrey, BC, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CDI College Surrey campus Practical Nursing students organized a fundraiser in support of the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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  • Surrey, BC, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CDI College Surrey campus Practical Nursing students organized a fundraiser in support of the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation.
  • Before the Covid-19 pandemic, CDI College Surrey used to host an annual fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
  • The Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation is a non-profit organization promoting heart health and preventing heart disease and stroke.
  • CDI College is committed to giving back to the community and plans to continue its support of the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation in the future.

Empowering Alabama's Workforce: The Transformative Impact of Industry Partnerships

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tisdag, april 2, 2024
Community, Health, Launch, Employment, Organization, Huntsville Hospital System, LPN, Licensed practical nurse, Partnership, Education, Community college, Drake, HHS, AACC, Organizational culture, Student, American Dream, Institute of technology, Workforce, Book, Multimedia, Family, Nursing, Human

Overcoming this challenge through collaboration is best exemplified by Drake State Community & Technical College's LPN Launch program.

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  • Overcoming this challenge through collaboration is best exemplified by Drake State Community & Technical College's LPN Launch program.
  • Upon completion of the program, the new LPNs agree to work for HHS for a period of three years.
  • This program, which serves as a model for other institutions in Alabama, illustrates the massive impact partnerships can have on individuals, organizations, and populations.
  • Creative partnerships provide too many benefits to ignore, and we will continue pursuing the types of alliances that aid our students, local industry, and communities at large.

MNA: Hospital Accrediting Agency (Joint Commission) Issues Findings Supporting St. Vincent Hospital Nurses' Complaints about Unsafe Patient Care, Stating that SVH was Found to Be Non-Compliant with Applicable Patient Care Conditions for Medicaid and Medic

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onsdag, mars 6, 2024
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WORCESTER, Mass., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nurses at St. Vincent Hospital, who have filed a number of official complaints and gone public with their serious concerns about patient care conditions that are harming patients at the Worcester-based facility, have had their claims validated by The Joint Commission, which conducted an investigation into the nurses complaints and found the hospital to be "non-compliant with applicable Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Conditions."

Key Points: 
  • Your report was used to assist our team to better understand the organization's systems of providing care.
  • During the onsite review, the organization was found to be non-compliant with applicable Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Conditions.
  • The complaints detailed a serious and ongoing degradation of care, which were based on more than 600 official reports filed by nurses over the last six months.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Carrington College Relocates Boise Campus to Foster Enhanced Learning and Career Opportunities

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onsdag, februari 21, 2024
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BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrington College is pleased to announce the relocation of its Boise campus to a new facility located at 1299 North Orchard Street, Boise, ID 83706.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrington College is pleased to announce the relocation of its Boise campus to a new facility located at 1299 North Orchard Street, Boise, ID 83706.
  • The Carrington College Boise campus will feature new laboratories and enhanced facilities designed to support the diverse educational needs of its students.
  • "We are excited to unveil our new campus in Boise, which reflects our dedication to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students," said Zach Jiru, Campus Director at Carrington College, Boise.
  • "The new Carrington College campus in Boise will provide an environment that inspires learning and collaboration," added Jiru.

St. Vincent Nurses File Complaints with State and Federal Agencies Citing Dangerous Conditions that Jeopardize the Safety of Patients Admitted to the Hospital - Call For Immediate Intervention to Protect Patients & End Suffering

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tisdag, januari 30, 2024
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WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The nurses of St. Vincent Hospital, who are represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) have filed a number of official complaints with the Department of Public Health Division of Healthcare Quality, Joint Commission (which accredits acute care hospitals), the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Mass. Board of Registration in Nursing in response to a growing and dire crisis in the safety of care for patients admitted to the Worcester-based facility. Reporters who wish to receive copies of the complaints can email David Schildmeier at [email protected].

Key Points: 
  • Board of Registration in Nursing in response to a growing and dire crisis in the safety of care for patients admitted to the Worcester-based facility.
  • Nurses continue to witness the violation of the hospital's handbook on Patient Rights and Responsibilities, but their concerns have gone unanswered.
  • The hospital rarely staffs intensive care units with enough staff to provide this level of care to the most critically ill patients.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Bow Valley College and Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council awarded $9.4 million research grant to support foreign-trained nurses

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måndag, januari 15, 2024
Social change, Mentorship, Employment, RNS, Government, Health, Bow Valley College, Credentialing, Communication, Nursing, Virtual reality, Licensed practical nurse

Calgary, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College and partner Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) have received a $9.4 million grant from the Government of Canada to help Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) gain employment in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Calgary, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College and partner Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) have received a $9.4 million grant from the Government of Canada to help Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) gain employment in Canada.
  • “We are overjoyed to receive this historical and significant investment that will help talented nurses start their new lives in Canada,” says Nora Maclachlan, Special Advisor, Health at Bow Valley College.
  • We are incredibly excited to bring our expertise and experience working with internationally trained professionals to this project with Bow Valley College."
  • After starting the program in Alberta, Bow Valley College and CRIEC intend to collaborate across Canada and expand into British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Premier Health Completes the Previously Announced Acquisition of British Columbia Based Solutions Staffing Inc.

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torsdag, november 9, 2023
Acumen, EBITDA, SSI, Acquisition, Premier Health Partners, Licensed practical nurse, Transaction, Organization, PHA, Corporation, Tax, Registered nurse, Environment, Travel, Bank, Nursing

As a result of the Transaction, Solutions Staffing has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation and will continue its business which consists in providing specialized healthcare staffing services.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of the Transaction, Solutions Staffing has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation and will continue its business which consists in providing specialized healthcare staffing services.
  • Concurrently with the Transaction, the Corporation is also reaching financial close on the $50 million financing announced on October 30, 2023.
  • “We are very excited with the opportunity to continue growing Solutions Staffing’s travel nurse operations with its experienced management team.” said Martin Legault, CEO of Premier Health.
  • Solutions Staffing is active in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.