December 1, 2011 | American Society of Registered Nurses®
Journal of Nursing


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Video Games Hit Higher Level of U.S. Education

SAUSALITO, CA (ASRN.ORG) -- At some point, engineering professor Brianno Coller realized he didn't like slogging through dry math problems as an instructor any more than he had as a student. So he thought about what could liven things up — animation! interactivity! — and it hit him: video games.

Hospitals Hire Reps To Sell Doctors on Patient Referrals

SAUSALITO, CA (ASRN.ORG) -- In northwest Indiana, Carrie Sota visits five or six doctors' offices every workday as part of her new sales job.

Study: Blood Thinning Drug Boosts Survival Odds After Heart Attack

SAUSALITO, CA (ASRN.ORG) -- When added to standard treatment, a new blood-thinning drug called Xarelto (rivaroxaban) may help people with "acute coronary syndrome" lower their risk of death, subsequent heart attack or stroke, a new study finds.

The Physician Assistant is In-Just Not In A Doctor

SAUSALITO, CA (ASRN.ORG) -- One morning last month, when 12-year-old Ashley Sayadian woke with a nasty earache, her mother decided against waiting for an appointment at their busy pediatrician's office. Instead, they visited a local drugstore clinic.

Accountable Care Groups Gain Acceptance

SAUSALITO, CA (ASRN.ORG) -- Health care providers are embracing accountable care organizations, a key part of last year's health care law, as they try to control rising Medicare and health care costs.

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>Video Games Hit Higher Level Of U.S. Education

>Hospitals Hire Reps To Sell Doctors On Patient Referrals

>Study: Blood Thinning Drug Boosts Survival Odds After Heart Attack

>The Physician Assistant Is In-Just Not In A Doctor

>Accountable Care Groups Gain Acceptance

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