| Nursing program up for accreditation
SILVER CITY — The Western New Mexico University department of nursing is set for an accreditation review next month. The university's Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in nursing program is scheduled for an on-site accreditation review on April 23 through 25 by a team from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. It will be an initial accreditation visit for the RN to BSN completion program, which began in 2005. The associate degree nursing program has been accredited continuously since 1993 by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission. WNMU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency focusing on the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses.
Nursing Shortage Predicted
Officials are predicting an upcoming statewide nursing shortage, but at least one U-P hospital says it's not particularly concerned. The Portage Health System is involved in Finlandia University's nursing program, with a current enrollment of 114 students, and that should help the medical provider avoid the predicted shortage. "We can develop working relationships with them early on in their careers, which really helps us then fill their positions," says Deb Young, the Vice President of Patient Services for Portage. A recent survey by Finlandia shows their graduates are working nearby--62 percent of them are employed in the Western U-P. Statewide, what concerns officials is the average age of a nurse here: 55 years old. That means many of them are nearing retirement.
House passes bill for nursing mothers
Nursing mothers would have the right to a private space at work for expressing breast milk under a bill that cleared the Oregon House on Thursday. House Bill 2372 passed by a vote of 49-7. All representatives whose districts include parts of the mid-valley voted for the bill. .
Sell your yell for a plethora ofprizes
Stella! may be one of the most famous theatrical cries, but its not just about volume. Stanley Kowalski is way more than a good set of lungs. The Arlington Heights Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is sponsoring a Stella-yelling contest to kick off its production of Tennessee Williams famous play A Streetcar Named Desire. The person with the best yell will win two round-trip airline tickets to anywhere in the continental United States, a six-month supply of Stella Artois beer, dinner for four at Peggy Kinnanes and four tickets to see A Streetcar Named Desire at Metropolis. Participants will be judged on quality and emotion of yell, appearance and overall presentation. The contest will be held March 21 at Peggy Kinnanes Irish Restaurant and Pub, 8 N. Vail St. in downtown Arlington Heights.
Taking the silk route to Europe
Australia's Jai Crawford is aiming to re-write all the rules by making it to the ProTour via the Asian cycling scene. The Tasmanian sat down with Cyclingnews' Greg Johnson after his stellar performance at the Tour de Langkawi. Jai Crawford (Giant Asia Racing Team)
Photo ©: Shane Goss .
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