Thursday, July 30, 2015

House bill seeks child-safety packaging for liquid-nicotine containers

“Liquid nicotine found in e-cigarettes poses a significant threat to our public health – especially to the health of our children,” Esty said. “The bright ...

Lee's Summit health board recommends regulation of vaping

A group of Lee's Summit health leaders will ask the City Council to forbid using electronic cigarettes indoors in public places such as libraries, bars ...

Supervisors takes second look at secondhand smoke

However, now a new device has come on the market that keeps people puffing: electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Devoid of federal legislation ...

Should we be able to smoke electronic cigarettes on airplanes?

NJ Congressman Frank Pallone, wants to ban the use of electronic cigarettes from flights. Is this really necessary? With all the other things going on in ...

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Eskenazi Health to Host Nursing Recruitment Event

“What an exciting time to be a nurse at Eskenazi Health. ... Registered nurses (RN) at Eskenazi Health are offered comprehensive benefits, including ...

E-Cigarettes Promote Smoking in US Teens?

A recent study published in the Pediatrics journal has found a correlation between combustible cigarettes and e-cigarettes. According to the research ...

Adolescent e-cigarette use boosted by friend and family approval

A new study published in Pediatrics has demonstrated that among a sample of adolescents, individuals are more likely to use e-cigarettes and ...

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Kate Winslet recreated iconic "Titanic" scene while climbing down a mountain head first

No one ever gets tired of reenacting the famous scene of "Titanic," when Rose (Kate Winslet) says she's flying while leaning into the wind at the bow of ...

'The Mountain of Mountains' K-2 closes for the season

The second highest mountain in the world, K-2, has closed its doors of ... K2 climbing season 2015 is over due to very bad weather, avalanches etc.

Greenland Mirror Wall success for Leo Houlding & Co - Planetmountain.com, climbing, News ...

... African expedition comprised Houlding, Joe Möhle, Matt Pickles, Matt Pycroft and Waldo Etherington tackled a line up the mountain's main face.

Texas man, Hamid Sadeghy, suffers burns as E-cigarette explodes in his pocket like a 'firecracker ...

A Texas man suffered second-degree burns to his leg after the electronic cigarette he was carrying around in his pocket apparently just expoded.

Your Health: what impact e-cigs may have among kids

The study also found that most kids who used e-cigarettes also had friends or family members who used them. And about half believed these products ...

Family, peers influence teens' e-cigarette use - iFreePress iFreePress

Overall, the use of e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes was linked, but about 41 percent of current e-cigarette users had never smoked traditional ...

E-cigarettes Popular With Teens Could Lead to Tobacco Smoking - Ledger Gazette

New research suggests e-cigarettes may be a gateway device to nicotine addiction among teens. The freaking out part of youngsters that might be ...

Monday, July 27, 2015

In the Bible Belt, Alabama politicians look to tax "sin" and spend | AL.com

Vapor products like electronic cigarettes deliver nicotine without the tar and many other chemicals contained in traditional cigarettes. These certainly ...

Norway bans e-cigarette advertising - Daijiworld

Oslo, July 26 (IANS): Norway has notified vendors of electronic cigarettes that all pictures and positive reviews of the products must be removed from ...

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Per Diem Registered Nurse-Epilepsy Unit

Nyulmc is hiring a Per Diem Registered Nurse-Epilepsy Unit in New York . Apply online.

NGOs welcome move to enact new legislation for smokers, e-cigarettes

NGOs welcome move to enact new legislation for smokers, e-cigarettes ... and tobacco products, covering electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as well.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Dawson James Acts as Sole Underwriter for Vapor Corp (VPCO) in Its $41.8m Follow-On - Press ...

NASDAQ : VPCO ), a leading U.S.-based distributor and retailer of vaporizers, e-liquids, e-cigarettes and e-hookahs, announced today the closing of a ...

E-cigarettes are equally addictive | Rapid News Network

A recent study indicated that electronic cigarettes could be just as addictive as their conventional predecessors. Although e-cigs don't burn tobacco, ...

BERNAMA - NGOs Welcome Move To Enact New Legislation For Smokers, e-cigarettes

"This matter needs to be taken seriously although there will be protests from consumers and distributors, because electronic cigarettes are just as ...

Registered Nurse - Rotating Shifts

The rotating shift nurse must be available to work all shifts. The nurse assists doctors and nurse practitioners during clinic hours. The nurse ...

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Financial advisor pens book comparing investing to mountain climbing - The Oakland Press

Jay Hack, a financial advisor and former mountain guide, explores the correlation between long-term investing and mounting climbing in his book “The ...

CHI announces promotions of two to Executive Team

Monica Mizell RN, MSN, MHA, has been promoted to vice president and chief nursing officer and Jean Pierre, LCSW, moved up the ranks to become ...

E-cigarettes are just as addictive as the real thing and most are mislabeled, researchers warn

The popularity of e-cigarettes, which typically deliver nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin and flavorings through inhaled vapor, has increased in the ...

Vaping industry becoming lucrative - The Rakyat Post - The Rakyat Post

It then evolved into tobacco chewing, cigarettes and pipe puffing. Closer to home, the beedi and cheroot (cheroot), too, and now the e-cigarettes.

San Mateo moves toward more stringent smoking ban: Ordinance considers e-cigs, marijuana ...

The council also seeks to classify e-cigarettes as tobacco products, which would allow them to further regulate how they're sold and advertised.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Thomas University's Moultrie nursing program to begin new classes in Aug. - Moultrie Observer ...

MOULTRIE — Since 2008 Thomas University's Division of Nursing has offered classes at Colquitt Regional Medical Center for registered nurses with ...

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Union Hospital to hold nursing job fair July 29

Candidates are being sought for full- and part-time positions in the nursing department. Positions include registered nurse, medical assistant, patient ...

Thursday, July 16, 2015

E-Cigarettes Banned in Iowa City

IOWA CITY, IA (CBS2/FOX28) -- Iowa City City Council has approved the ban of e-cigarettes. That means that electronic cigarettes aren't allowed ...

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

3 Things Marketers Should Not Overlook This Summer - Forbes

... word can connote different things – from beaches to barbecues, to camping to fishing, to mountain climbing and white-water rafting and on and on.

Mayo Clinic Health System Safety Camp underway

Wayne Street, a registered nurse at Mayo Clinic Eau Claire, says the camp also discusses issues such as internet safety. "And it's more than just ...

Trek4Mandela: Celebs to climb Kilimanjaro

To prepare for the big day, the participants have been climbing the Drakensberg mountains to build up the stamina and strength they will need to ...

Swiss Move to Reduce Stress on the Matterhorn

In years past, over 180 people might be climbing toward the mountain's apex on a busy day during the prime climbing months of July, August and ...

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Police: Cause of Rhode Island beach blast may never be known

A Rhode Island beach has re-opened and the woman who was catapulted into the air after a mysterious 'explosion' on the sandy destination spot is ...

'I've had children start a conga line in the corridor'

Elouise Haikney qualified in April as a children's nurse. ... finds out about her first job and discusses her transition from student to registered nurse.

VolunTEENS: WellStar encourages trauma awareness through simulation

... of people who die in a car crash every hour in the country, according to WellStar Trauma Program Manager Laura Garlow, a registered nurse.

Introducing: Lidith Bernardo Perez, RN

The lady in a hurry is Lidith Bernardo Perez, Registered Nurse. What is so remarkable about this Filipino nurse is that last year, 2014, at age 46, she ...

Monday, July 13, 2015

Chesapeake College offers RN training July 24, 25

WYE MILLS — Chesapeake College is offering an opportunity for registered nurses to expand their horizons in today's job market where there are ...

Saturday, July 11, 2015

The Lazarus effect: Team tracks down homeless people in need of mental health medication

Angela Piper, left on bench, talks to Adrian Mesa, psychiatric advance registered nurse practitioner, kneeling, a Lazarus Project team member, as he ...

Friday, July 10, 2015

IMPROVE CONDITIONS: Nurses are not happy with QEH

This was one of the major recommendations of the 'Employment and Retention of New Registered Nurses' study conducted by Jason Bowen, Trevor ...

Thursday, July 9, 2015

McCrory signs e-liquids bill

E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid nicotine solution in a contained disposable cartridge and create a vapor that is inhaled.

“California Lawmakers Block Bill To Regulate E-Cigarettes ” CBS Los Angeles

Mark Leno, would extend restrictions that are already applied to tobacco cigarettes to their electronic counterparts. He voted for the amendments after ...

How to Have the Best Summer Ever

By : Sam Hodder, President & CEO, Save the Redwoods League Life is already too short to waste on speed. I have a friend who’s always in a hurry; he never gets anywhere. Walking makes the world much bigger and thus more interesting. You have time to observe the details. – Edward Abbey Everything seems […]

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Baxter City Council: Baxter looks at restricting e-cigs

ClearWay Minnesota reported cities adding e-cigarettes to ordinances ... out the state considers the electronic smoking devices to be cigarettes.

Lawmakers block bill to regulate e-cigarettes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —A California legislative panel opted not to vote Wednesday during a heated hearing on a bill that would regulate e-cigarettes ...

On K2, Boston climber chases history

A longtime banker at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Barclays Bank, she had taken up mountain climbing after leaving the industry in the midst ...

New gym aims to heighten physical, mental well-being

The new Salt Pump Climbing Co. gym in Scarborough is getting set to open. The company's mission is to be “the leading center for climbing, mountain ...

Richards, Neal

She received an associate degree in nursing from Southeast Hospital ... a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center in the surgery department.

Panel postpones bills to raise smoking age to 21, regulate e-cigarettes in California

A legislative panel has opted not to take up a bill aimed at curbing youth smoking by regulating e-cigarettes in California after a heated hearing.

Guelph General Hospital eliminates practice of inducing pregnant women too soon

Dr.Valerie Mueller, registered nurse Andrea Shimens, clinical educator Shannon Maier and clinical director Stephanie Pearsall at Guelph General ...

Four climbers die in Lauterbrunnen accidents

Four unidentified people have died in two mountain climbing accidents in the Lauterbrunnen area of the Bernese Oberland, police said on Tuesday.

A Nurse Offers An Elegy For Her Patient

For the past five years, Martha Kreiner, a registered nurse and a poet, has tended to the medical needs of people living on Seattle's streets through the ...

Why Clinicians Don't Call in Sick

To better understand why, researchers surveyed physicians, registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, midwives, ...

College Corner: New lab for nursing students to hone critical thinking skills

When you need a registered nurse, you need someone who can think on their feet. This fall, North Island nursing students will develop the critical ...

AllHipHop's Woman Crush Wednesday: The Model Nurse, Angel Davis

... sustain her financial stream, the accomplished Davis refuses to rely solely upon her looks; because, Angel works tirelessly as a Registered Nurse.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Sen. Leno drops e-cigarette bill that was gutted in Assembly

State Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) dropped a bill Wednesday that would have regulated electronic cigarettes after it was gutted by an Assembly ...

Claim that false information being spread about e-cigs

Some health researchers and officials are spreading negative and false information about electronic cigarettes, a Maori health academic says.

Brother and sister looking to break record for climbing highest points in lower 48 states

There were several times while climbing the highest mountains out west that both Lindsay and Josh thought maybe they bit off more than they could ...

Reflections on National Trails Day 2015

By: Saveria Tilden, American Hiking Society Ambassador Community | Conservation | Commitment There is always something nice about traveling on Los Angeles freeways early on weekend mornings- no traffic, stress free, easy going, time to enjoy the scenery. I woke up early on Saturday, June 6th excited to be heading to my first National Trails […]

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Nurse says she helped girl at scene of fatal crash on Gratiot

"I'm a registered nurse." She said she did what she could in the chaotic crash scene to help out before firefighters and paramedics arrived to pull ...

COMMUNITY NOTES: College teachers honored, more

Honoree Susan Funston of Norco is a Registered Veterinary Technician and ... at West Coast University, with plans to become a Registered Nurse.

Is NZ Ready for Consumer-Driven Quit Smoking Programmes?

... smokers in a recent survey by the Health Promotion Agency said they wanted to use electronic cigarettes — or vaping — for their next quit attempt.

Registered Nurse - Purpose built Nursing Home

Registered Nurse - Elderly Nursing Home - Exeter- £15 per hour Are you looking for a Staff Nurse role? I have a vacancy for full time nights, paying up ...

Scholarship for nurses

CONGRATULATIONS: Bundaberg registered nurses Antoinette Hollett and Zaina Glynn have each been awarded a nursing scholarship to undertake ...

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Announces Leadership for Fiscal Year 2016

Karen McQuillan, RN, MS, CNS-BC, CCRN, CNRN, FAAN, is the new president of the AACN board of directors. She is a clinical nurse specialist, ...

Lahey Health Nurses at Beverly Hospital and Addison Gilbert Hospital Campuses Go Public with ...

"54 incidents of violating the state's mandatory overtime law in a mere 98 days is terrifying," said Jeanine Burns, RN and chairperson of the MNA ...

Flight nurse from Wagoner completes 1000th patient flight

A flight nurse from Wagoner recently completed his 1000th patient flight as a registered nurse for a helicopter emergency medical service out of ...

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

E-cigarettes, skateboarding on the outs in some county areas

According to a staff report, the change is due in part to concern over young people using electronic cigarettes. According to the Campaign for ...

BCQC approves hiring jail nurse

Montgomery said the possibility of hiring an RN had been considered, but after researching it — and on the recommendation of Dr. Joe Tullis and ...

Virtual visits: new technology enters doctor's office

According to Angela Stuller, the Registered Nurse Care Coordinator at the Hanes Optimized CareSpace location, one of the goals of this system is to ...

Number of Nurses in Wyoming Reaches Dangerous Low

Number of Nurses in Wyoming Reaches Dangerous Low ... recent grads are moving on in their careers and becoming Registered Nurses and LPN's.

Mountain Rescue Aspen honoring its roots this year

Six men in Mountain Rescue Aspen help Larry Hackstaff, who was injured in a climbing accident on Maroon Bells in 1952. Both his legs appear to be ...

'Smell flowers, not smoke': Seattle curbs cigarettes in parks

Cities have pursued the ban as the dangers of cigarette smoking became more widely accepted, and ... The ban does not include electronic cigarettes.

Kinabalu mountain guides to receive monthly allowance from Umno

Prior to the reopening of Mount Kinabalu for climbing activities, Sabah ... the mountain guides would be involved in repair work of the mountain path to ...

Staff reductions at BGH include nursing, support...

This includes 8.3 FTE registered nurse positions, 7.7 FTE registered practical nurse positions, 6.4 FTE personal support worker positions and 3.2 FTE ...

Most doctors work while sick despite risk to patients, says survey

In addition to primary care physicians, doctors and surgeons, the survey included advanced practice clinicians such as certified registered nurse ...

VPR Brands Unveils Their New Kangertech Vbox

Electronic cigarettes (also known as ecigs or e-cigs) are electronic devices which deliver nicotine through atomization and without smoke and other ...

Bill would require RN on duty at all times

The American Nurses Association recently announced its support for a bill that could require nursing homes to have a registered nurse on duty around ...

Skin in the MDS game

“The elements of a good skin care program at a long-term care facility center around prevention,” says Frances E. Schuda, RN, MSN, interim nursing ...

Off-duty nurse saves life of Keene man having a heart attack

Jeannine Lucius, a Surry resident and nurse, gave CPR to Roger Wright of Keene after he ... She's a registered nurse who works at Cheshire Medical ...

Theater trial blog: Day 43

He works at the Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo as a registered nurse. He met the defendant in 2013 while the defendant was watching ...

Hospital unveils millions in renovations

Sister M. Ignatia, who works as a registered nurse for Saint Anthony's, said she thinks the flow through the health center will be better with the changes ...

Former council worker caught with cannabis struck off

A nurse caught smuggling cannabis into Scotland from Amsterdam inside a sock ... fell seriously short of the standards expected of a registered nurse.

Monday, July 6, 2015

Registered Nurse Required Dublin

Apply for Registered Nurse Required Dublin jobs in Dublin West at IrishJobs.ie.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

On mountain peaks and tourist trash

When a mountain is truly majestic it is acknowledged as such. When a peak fails to live up to expectations, this is also noted. Climbing the featureless ...

Smoking age should be 21

I will be introducing legislation tomorrow morning to raise Guam's minimum legal age of access to tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to 21.

COLUMN – A safer way to smoke?

The electronic cigarette, commonly known as the “e-cig” was developed by Hon Lik in 2003 to satisfy the need of smokers to inhale something into the ...

Friday, July 3, 2015

From the Seven Summits to the San Juans

With the added concessionaire permits in the Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Mountain Trip will now offer rock climbing, hiking, ...

Proposed ban on flavored tobacco in Minneapolis is counterproductive

A current Minneapolis proposal to ban sales of flavored electronic cigarettes in convenience stores is contrary to the principles of good public health ...

University Hospital moves to protect workers as scrutiny on injury increases

“It helps a lot to (get patients) to the bathroom,” registered nurse Catie Griffin said as she assisted Avery. It meant purchasing at least $1 million in new ...

E-cigarettes Facts, FDA To Add Warnings

Is electronic cigarette is an alternative for tobacco?–many of smokers around the world are addicted with tobacco cigarette, FDA implements to add ...

Elizabeth Rose 'Bette' Lucas, 88; Retired Charge Nurse at Northwest Hospital

She came to Baltimore to continue her nurses training at Seton Institute to become a Registered Nurse. Bette worked as a charge nurse in the ER of ...

Hartlepool smokers encouraged to quit for the summer

And campaigners at the town's stop smoking services say they are also there to support people using electronic cigarettes as part of their quit attempt.

Smoking ban in place at all Hawaii state parks

A new law banning smoking and vaping at all Hawaii state parks went into effect Wednesday. The use of cigarettes and electronic cigarettes is banned ...

USD, Sanford launching paramedic training program

Travis Spier, a registered nurse and director of simulation and the center for pre-hospital care at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, often serves in a dual ...

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Federica Mingolla climbs Digital Crack on Mont Blanc

If it's true that dreaming is an act of pure imagination, that attests to man's creativity, then it's also true that it's extremely difficult to realize those dreams ...

Climbing season begins on Mount Fuji

Due to problems of overcrowding on the mountain, which have occurred in recent years, 25,000 fewer people will be permitted to make the ascent ...