Rural nursing program aims to ease fear and boost northern recruitment
UNBC launches Rural Acute Care Nursing Certificate this fall to equip nurses in small 25 bed rural hospitals with skills for broader care. The three year online plus hands on course will count toward a UNBC bachelor of nursing degree and followed a 200 nurse consultation. Registration drew 45 applicants for 25 spots signaling strong demand to retain rural staff.
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Trans fats and health risks highlighted in food labeling
The text explains hydrogenation creates trans fats in margarine crackers and fried foods, boosting shelf life but raising LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. It notes the FDA pushed for trans fat labeling, emphasizing consumer right to know what enters their bodies.
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