Nursing study urges more RNs to save lives in hospitals
Harvard and Vanderbilt researchers analyzed 6.2 million patients in 799 hospitals across 11 states in 1997. They found higher RN care reduced shocks, infections, and deaths in medical and surgical patients, while more hours of LPN or aide care showed no benefit. The study questions cost cutting that replaces RNs with lower skilled staff amid a growing shortage.
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Boston
Patricia Rowell
American Nurses Assn
New England Journal of Medi
Cine
Harvard
Vanderbilt
Jack Needleman
American Hospital Assn
FBI plans sweeping reforms to fight terrorism
The FBI reorganizes to boost counterterrorism with more agents and language experts. Officials say shifts aim to prevent attacks, with flying squads at headquarters and fewer narcotics and violent crime cases. Mueller and Ashcroft emphasize a proactive, data driven approach.
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Mueller
John Ashcroft
United States
Schools Seek City County Help With Programs Costs
Lawrence district asks city and county to fund student support programs amid budget cuts. Proposals could exceed 400000 annually. some officials question taxing burden while noting possible tax rate neutrality. School leaders cite health, intramurals and community needs as reasons for aid.
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Bob Johnson
Charles Jones
Lawrence
Sue Morgan
Morgan
Lawrence-Douglas County
Turney
Sue Hack
Johnson
Memorial Day theft hits cemetery visitor
A retired Pittsburgh woman, Miller, tells how her purse containing over $200 in a Social Security check was stolen near a cemetery memorial visit. She plans to change locks, forgives the thief if the purse is returned, and recalls losing a daughter decades ago. Her husband died nine years ago, and she keeps visiting the cemetery each Memorial Day weekend.
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Miller
Amorette
Cecil
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