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Long Beach, Calif.-based Molina Healthcare distributed its first wave of layoff notices Thursday, signaling plans to cut 54 positions in California by Oct. 1, according to a Press-Telegram report.

In a recent blog post, Select International discusses emotional intelligence and how it impacts patients and organizational effectiveness.

Hospitals have employed nurse practitioners (NPs) for decades, but only recently have they begun to capitalize on NPs’ potential.

Unionized nurses at Pittsfield, Mass.-based Berkshire Medical Center gave their bargaining committee approval to call a strike if they so choose, reports The Berkshire Eagle.

Here are 21 hospitals and health systems that posted job listings seeking nurses in the past week.

Unionized nurses and pharmacists at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Mich., are on a quest to speak to hospital board members about issues they feel need to be addressed, reports MLive.

Meridian, Miss.-based Rush Health Systems will cut security at three area hospitals July 31, reports The Meridian Star.

State officials said Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo, a 449-bed behavioral health hospital, reversed an unpopular 'no breaks' rule for employees Monday, reports The Pueblo Chieftain.

Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic has started recruiting for its new 44-bed hospital in Eau Claire, Wis., according to a WEAU report.

Employees in Titusville (Pa.) Area Hospital's outpatient physical therapy office will relocate as part of the hospital's partnership with Oil Valley Physical Therapy, reports The Titusville Herald.