In 2012, diabetes cost the United States over $245 billion according to a report from the American Diabetes Association, a figure that represents a 41% increase from 2007. The ADA also reported that medical costs for people diagnosed with diabetes are 2.3 times higher than those without. Read more: ‘Annual Cost of Diabetes’ published March 6, 2013
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Johnson and Johnson continues its campaign to honor the profession of nursing. CNF continues it mission of honoring and promoting nursing in the state of Connecticut, one nurse at a time.
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CNF awarded 12 scholarships on Oct. 18, 2012 to students from 9 different universities. They are as follows: General Nursing Scholarship to Gabriella Yambo of Manchester attending Goodwin College in East Hartford; Brother Frances Smith Award to Lori Rupp of Madison attending Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing; Frank Chant Jr. Memorial Scholarship to Briana Zink
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Welcome to the Connecticut Nurses’ Foundation! We are committed to connecting the past, improving the present and anticipating the future of nursing in the state of Connecticut. Our mission starts and ends with you, the nurses and citizens of the state of Connecticut.
Pictured left to right are nurses Marlene Mohan and Kerisha David. In 2000, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a landmark report stating that medical error was responsible for between 44,000 and 98,000 patient deaths annually. The report cited features within our complex health care system that set providers up to fail. Cell phones were
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Legendary crime scene investigator, Dr. Henry Lee is known worldwide. You will
hear the forensic stories of some of his most famous cases such as Martha Moxley,
Laci Peterson, Elizabeth Smart, OJ Simpson, JonBenet Ramsey, and John F. Kennedy.
Pictured (from left): Kim Hriceniak, Karen Banks, and Rita Bonczek walking in the annual Judith P. Hriceniak Memorial walk to support the scholarship of the same name.
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We are committed to preserving the heritage and historical archives of nursing as well as advancing both the art and science of nursing.
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Participate in the Nurses’ Health Study! The Nurses’ Health Studies are among the largest and longest running investigations of factors that influence women’s health. Started in 1976 and still running, the information provided by the thousands of dedicated nurse participants has led to many new insights on health and disease. The studies have produced landmark
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On April 24, 2010 the second annual Hriceniak Walk was successfully held at St. Joseph’s College in West Hartford. The proceeds from the walk will be used to fund the Dr. Judy Hriceniak Scholarship for nursing students and for nurses continuing their education toward advanced degrees.
