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Independence recognizes outstanding nurses

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IBX Foundation celebrates National Nurses Week

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Pennsylvania nurse accused of taking photos of elderly patients – some in the nude

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Penn Medicine nurse gaining fast in bid for Tokyo 2020

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Hahnemann Hospital lays off 175 employees, including nurses

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Independence launches campaign to recognize the region’s outstanding nurses

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Police: Patient attempted to rape nurse at Pennsylvania hospital

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For Delco nurse and pageant competitor, beauty is more than just skin deep

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Away from the ER, pediatrician brushes up on dream pursuit

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Five-day work stoppage set to end for nurses, technicians at Delaware County hospital

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Nurses, technicians go on strike at Delaware County hospital

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Pennsylvania nurse charged with fondling patient's breasts

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Employee at Philly hospital loses job over racially charged Facebook post

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State College nurse sues hospital, says vaccination policy violates religious beliefs

For nurses, pride in service doesn't wane with age

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Pennsylvania nurse charged with performing surgery while drunk

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Nurses at Hahnemann Hospital vote to unionize

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$2.1M federal grant goes to Philly-based nursing center consortium

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'The View' hosts respond to #NursesUnite campaign over Miss America comments

Nurses at Atlantic County medical center authorize strike

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New program trains local deaf students to work as nurse aids

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