CRANSTON – Since 1998, first-year enrollment at Rhode Island’s schools of nursing has increased 93.5 percent, according to the Hospital Association of Rhode Island. The number of nurse graduates has grown nearly 50 percent in that time. more

PROVIDENCE – Kimberly Morris, a 25-year employee of Cornerstone Adult Services, has been recognized for exceptional service with the 2012 John Hedderson Award by LeadingAge RI. more

EAST PROVIDENCE – Munroe Dairy of East Providence has designated June Women & Infants Hospital month and will donate $25 for each new customer who mentions the hospital when signing up for home-delivery service. more

Outsourcing human resource functions may just be the wave of the future. more

Ever wish you could pick up your dry cleaning, deposit a check, or grab last-minute dinner ingredients while at work – errands you often struggle to find time for during the daily grind? more

Leonard W. Sullivan has been promoted to first executive vice president and senior loan officer at Bristol County Savings Bank. more

Michele Roberts has been named executive vice president and community relations officer at Bristol County Savings Bank. more

Misty M. Lourenco has been appointed branch manager of Washington Trust Co. more

Alan Birch has been named information systems trainer/help desk of Visiting Nurse Home Care. more

Mary Millard has been named business manager at the Providence Country Day School. more