Two Rochester nursing homes fined for poor care (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

The state health department has fined two local nursing homes after Medicare inspectors reported poor care, including one incident where a resident later died after choking during her evening meal. A third nursing home was also cited.

Nursing cuts threaten patient care, union says (Scarborough Mirror)

Patient care will suffer under the latest round of nursing cuts, this time at Humber River Regional Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital, the president of the Ontario Nurses Association warns.

Montrose veterans nursing home fined for poor care (The Journal News)

MONTROSE - A state-owned nursing home for veterans paid $36,000 in fines this year for faults in patient care.

State revokes licenses of health care providers (Tacoma Business Examiner)

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of multiple health care providers within the state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of providers who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.

Kaplan College's Las Vegas Campus Launches New Practical Nursing Diploma (Centre Daily Times)

The Kaplan College Las Vegas campus has opened enrollment for its new practical nursing diploma program. The career-focused program is designed to help students acquire the skills necessary to obtain entry-level practical nursing positions in health care facilities. Classes begin Nov. 5, 2008.