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Wellington Regional Hospital. Photo / Dom Thomas, RNZ By Rosie Gordon of RNZ A nurse at Wellington Hospital is revealing what life is like on the ward, amid pressure from the growing number of sick people needing treatment. Ruth, whose last name RNZ has agreed… Read More »Nurses at Wellington Hospital ‘burnt out’ as patient numbers climb
In 2011, Kylee Pearn told the Launceston General Hospital that there was a child abuser working in the hospital’s children’s ward. Key points: Former social worker Kylee Pearn says she was “fobbed off” when she first told the Launceston General Hospital she’d been abused by… Read More »Woman abused by LGH paedophile nurse James Griffin flagged risk to children, inquiry hears
CASTORLAND — There was no doubt in Tori Ames’ mind that she would graduate. She was determined and once she puts her mind to something, she usually does it — even if the odds are not necessarily in her favor. When she graduates from Beaver… Read More »Tori Ames, Beaver River senior, graduates as certified nursing assistant | Education
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi kebbi State government says the education policies adopted by the Governor Abubakar Bagudu administration, which gave birth to the law establishing Ministry of Higher Education, has resulted in improvements in tertiary institutions in the state, with 100 per cent accreditation… Read More »Our education policies led to 100% accreditation of KSUSTA, college of nursing courses – Bagudu – The Sun Nigeria
With interest rates and inflation rising and prices up 8.6% from a year ago — the fastest increase since 1981 — there seems to be a growing fear that a recession may be on its way. In fact, inflationary concerns continue to erode consumer sentiment,… Read More »How Rising Inflation is Eroding Margins as the Nursing Home Industry Readies for Possible Recession
Circumstances surrounding caregiving differ from family to family. Some prefer to provide care at home, while others choose to place their loved ones in a caring facility. There is a debate about which choice is best. Our family was fortunate. My sister and I lived… Read More »Is Nursing Home Care the Best Option for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s?
Patient holograms are to be used to train British medical students in a world-first. Medics at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge will wear virtual reality headsets and treat life-like 3D patients as part of their training. The pioneering technology will be used to teach a range… Read More »NHS medical students are now training on HOLOGRAMS to practice treating anaphylaxis and pneumonia
Since the beginning of 2022, 60% of nursing homes in the United States have been experiencing worsening staffing situations, with 87% of nursing homes dealing with moderate or high staffing shortages, according to a survey of 759 nursing home providers done by the American Health… Read More »Nursing homes combat persistent staffing shortages | Local News
ARLINGTON, Va., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit fighting for the health of all moms and babies, has awarded its 2022 March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship Awards to four exceptional nurses for post-graduate and doctoral studies in the field… Read More »MARCH OF DIMES AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING GRADUATE NURSES DEDICATED TO MOM, BABY HEALTH AND CLOSING THE HEALTH EQUITY GAP
The pandemic exacerbated the pre-existing challenges in healthcare and demanded swift actions to stitch gaps and align efforts to meet future demands. The rapid transformations and ever-evolving needs in healthcare have necessitated keeping a skilled, future-ready nursing staff available to avert a demand-supply imbalance The… Read More »Strategic Imperatives For Nurturing A Future Ready Global Nursing Workforce