Dec 04, 2006 — Paul Smiths College is poised to receive more than $2 million in state funding to develop a four-year nursing program and renovate the college's athletic complex. As Chris Knight reports, college officials say their nursing graduates could help to alleviate the nursing shortage in the North Country.  Go to full article

Dec 04, 2003 — A nurses union and other health advocates say the State Department of Health should set standards for the number of nurses needed for hospital procedures, to avoid patient deaths. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Apr 04, 2002 — A $200,000 state grant will provide job training for North Country youths while helping fill gaps in the health care industry. The money will be used for a training program for 45 students who want to become Certified Nursing Assistants. Martha Foley reports.  Go to full article

May 10, 2001 — This is Nurses Week, a time when health care workers are recognized for their professional skills and dedication. But a national shortage of nurses and other professionals has put the week of recognition on the back-burner and galvanized some New York nurses to organize a petition-signing campaign. They want better working conditions at hospitals throughout the state. A group of vans with members from the New York State Nurses Association is touring the state this week seeking support for a change in health care laws. Three North Country health care facilities were on the list of stops. Jody Tosti reports.  Go to full article