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May 2003

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Toronto Nurses Ignored
Nurses "not taken seriously" when they noticed patients with SARS-like symptoms after hospital rules were relaxed. Details
Posted: May 28

State Proposes Rule Changes
The Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services (FSSA) has proposed rule changes concerning the types of supported living services and supports, provider qualifications and supervision reporting requirements. A public hearing is scheduled in Indianapolis on Wednesday, May 28, at 2 p.m., at the Indiana Government Center South, Room 5.
Download a PDF of the draft document (changes in boldface)
Download a PDF of ISNA's written testimony about the changes.
Posted: May 21

Indiana Nursing Delegation to South Africa Planned
This program, scheduled for November, is sponsored by People to People Ambassador Programs. Details
Posted: May 19

SARS Information
The American Nurses Association has posted information and links to resources concerning this illness. Details
CDC: Replay of roundtable webcast. More
Update: CDC Calls for Meeting Plans Involving International Visitors to Continue. More
Updated: May 15

Nurse and Faculty Shortages are Topics of Articles
Indianapolis
: A cure for the nursing faculty shortage
Merrillville
: Nurse shortage expected to develop in Indiana
Evansville: Nurses in high demand nationwide
Posted: May 12

Bone Density Screenings Offered
Indiana Department of Health offers screenings across the state during National Women's Health Week. Details
Posted: May 5

Theory: Nightingale Suffered From Bipolar Disorder
New research attempts to explain 30 years of chronic medical problems which afflicted Florence Nightingale. Details
Posted: May 5

Nursing Scholarship Money Available
The Nurse Reinvestment Act of 2002 offers scholarship money for nursing students. Visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web site for an application. 
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