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The Australian Nursing Federation is concerned that nurses employed in small workplaces such as medical practices could be at risk of unfair dismissal under a coalition government. Recent comments by opposition small business spokesman Bruce Billson outlined a promise made to small business about changing unfair dismissal claim laws in their favour......

Lee Thomas, federal secretary of the Australian Nursing Federation, said new funding for emergency nurses will provide a more highly skilled workforce in emergency departments. "It is imperative that we encourage more people into nursing and then continue to develop their skills throughout their working life so patients receive the best possible care......

HHS recently announced $88 million in grants for programs that provide visits from nurses, social workers and other health professionals to the homes of at-risk families, HealthLeaders Media reports......

The Associated Press/Bloomberg BusinessWeek: "Ohioans with pre-existing health conditions, such as cancer or diabetes, can apply for coverage under a new high-risk insurance pool beginning Aug. 1." Qualifications include evidence of a pre-existing condition, proof of Ohio residency and U.S......

The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the oldest women's health organization in the country, applauds Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) for introducing the "Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services for the 21st Century Act of 2010 (MOMS 21)" (H.R.5807)......

"The private doctor's practice - long considered a mainstay of American medicine - could be going the way of the independent bookstore and locally owned pharmacy," The Detroit News reports......

The first team of registered nurse volunteers from California, Michigan, and Washington State will depart for Haiti Wednesday morning with the Department of Defense's Continuing Promise, National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest organization of registered nurses, announced. The volunteer RN team will be treating patients in Haiti and Columbia during their month long deployment......

The Australian Nursing Federation said health needed to be top priority for voters when they go to the polls on August 21. Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the impending election today. Federal Secretary Lee Thomas said this gave voters just over a month to think about the issues that mattered most to them. "Health will always be a big priority for voters......