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Addict Nurse Struck Off Register, UK

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A 40 year old nurse from Hull, Somerset, has been struck off the register after being found guilty of stealing medications to support his drug habit. Phillip Anthony Seabert was working at Drubin Ward, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital when on three occasions between January 2006 and March 2006 he stole medication, including Codeine and an opioid painkiller called DF118 from the drug cupboard on Durbin Ward for his own personal use without permission.

 Abusive Nurse Struck Off Register, UK

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A 42 year old registered adult and mental health nurse from Douglas, Isle of Man, has been struck off the register for assaulting an elderly patient in his care. Robert Frederick Pressley was convicted of assault in the Court of Summary Jurisdiction sitting at Douglas, Isle of Man on 21st January 2006 and was ordered three months custody suspended for 18 months, costs of £400 and compensation of £250 or serve 42 days custody in default of payment.

 Oncology Nurses Needed For Exercise Knowledge Study

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Oncology nurses are needed to participate in a research study at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing to determine the effectiveness of continuing education programs on oncology nurses' knowledge of and confidence in recommending exercise to women with breast cancer. Knowledge gained from this study will be used to determine if online education is a useful method of providing continuing education to oncology nurses.

 WHO Releases New Guidelines To Address Health Worker Shortages In Africa, Increase Access To HIV/AIDS Services

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The World Health Organization on Tuesday at a conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, released new guidelines to address health worker shortages and help expand access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care services, Panapress/Afriquenligne reports.

 Nurses React To Public Sector Pay Announcement, UK

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Reacting to today's announcement by the Prime Minister that public sector workers, including nurses, could have their salaries set for three years rather than 12 months, Royal College of Nursing General Secretary Dr Peter Carter said; "Irrespective of whether salaries are set for three years or 12 months, what nurses want and deserve is a fair deal.

 RCN Responds To Announcement Of Specialist Nurses For Tackling Hospital Infection, UK

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Speaking Royal College of Nursing General Secretary Dr Peter Carter said; "This announcement is good news for patients and is a recognition of the important role nurses play in tackling healthcare acquired infection. Specialist infection control nurses bring essential expertise to wards, help educate colleagues and improve patient care. "However, we need to ensure that money allocated to infection control reaches the ward and is not diverted elsewhere in the system.

 NMC And Healthcare Commission To Strengthen Public Safety, UK

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The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Healthcare Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) strengthening public protection where nurses and midwives are involved. The agreement sets out the levels of cooperation and terms in which the NMC and the Healthcare Commission will work together when carrying out their regulatory duties in England and Wales.

 NMC Welcomes Scottish Nurse To Council

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Paul Wilson has been elected to the Nursing & Midwifery Council's (NMC) governing body as the new alternate council member for nurses in Scotland. Hailing from West Calder, Paul is currently the Director of Nursing in Lanarkshire - Scotland's fourth largest Health Board. He has had extensive leadership experience within the Scottish Health Service and was also the Director for NHS Trusts in Scotland's civil service.