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Illinois lawmakers push for mandatory nurse staffing ratios
Saturday, March 30
ILNews
The number of patients assigned to nurses at Illinois hospitals could change soon. Lawmakers in the state have drafted legislation to help but some medical professionals are saying the bill is lacking a crucial element.
OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma and Sackler family agree to pay $270 million to settle Oklahoma state opioid case
Tuesday, March 26
CNBC
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, have agreed to pay $270 million to the state of Oklahoma. As part of the agreement, Purdue will contribute $102.5 million to fund the creation of a National Center for Addiction Studies at Oklahoma State University.
Woman Steals Nurse’s Identity, Puts Patients at Risk
Wednesday, March 13
ScrubsMag
A woman used Tennessee nurse Misty Dawn Venett’s credentials to land healthcare jobs and caring for paitents without training or expertise. The case is being investigated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
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