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30 South African Nurses Graduate With 100% Pass Rate
Community Heroes1d ago

30 South African Nurses Graduate With 100% Pass Rate

Esda Nursing Education Institution in South Africa celebrated 30 new nurses who achieved a perfect pass rate, continuing the school's unbroken streak since 2021. Fifteen earned distinctions in theory and nineteen excelled in clinical practice.

Google News - Graduation Success2 min read
Nurse Saves Choking Patient During Lunch Break in Savannah
Community HeroesMay 7

Nurse Saves Choking Patient During Lunch Break in Savannah

A cancer nurse at a Georgia hospital performed the Heimlich maneuver for the first time in her career, saving a patient's life during her lunch break. The heroic moment launched a lasting friendship and kicked off National Nurses Week celebrations.

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
Savannah Nurse Saves Choking Patient on Her Lunch Break
Community HeroesMay 6

Savannah Nurse Saves Choking Patient on Her Lunch Break

A cancer nurse at a Georgia hospital performed the Heimlich maneuver for the first time in her career, saving a patient's life during her lunch break. The life-saving moment sparked a lasting friendship and kicked off National Nurses Week with a powerful reminder of why healthcare heroes matter.

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
Liberia Doctor Calls for Greater Investment in Nurses
Community HeroesMay 21

Liberia Doctor Calls for Greater Investment in Nurses

A leading physician in Liberia is pushing for better support and resources for the country's nursing workforce, calling them the backbone of healthcare delivery. His plea comes as nurses face equipment shortages and overwhelming patient loads.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Kenya Hospital Honors Nurses Who Run 75% of Health Facilities
Health & WellnessMay 13

Kenya Hospital Honors Nurses Who Run 75% of Health Facilities

The Nairobi Hospital celebrated International Nurses Week by recognizing the professionals who manage three-quarters of Kenya's primary health centers. The government pledged major investments in nursing training and career growth as part of its universal healthcare push.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Nurses Match Doctors in Safety, Beat Them in Some Areas
Health & WellnessFeb 12

Nurses Match Doctors in Safety, Beat Them in Some Areas

A major review of 82 studies across 20 countries just proved what 28,000 patients already experienced: nurses can deliver hospital care just as safely and effectively as doctors. In some specialties, nurse-led care actually produced better health outcomes.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Nurse Leader Fights for 5 Million Healthcare Workers
Community HeroesMay 7

Nurse Leader Fights for 5 Million Healthcare Workers

Jennifer Mensik Kennedy leads America's 5 million nurses through unprecedented challenges, from workplace violence to education barriers. Her biggest battle right now: protecting nursing degrees and student loans from federal cuts.

Mens Health2 min read
Montana Nursing Students Get $2.5M in Scholarships
SolutionsFeb 6

Montana Nursing Students Get $2.5M in Scholarships

Montana State University's nursing college just received $2.5 million to fund 380 scholarships over five years, nearly doubling financial support for aspiring nurses. The grant tackles both student debt and America's critical nursing shortage head-on.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
Fewer Patients Per Nurse Saves Lives, Cuts Hospital Costs
SolutionsMay 6

Fewer Patients Per Nurse Saves Lives, Cuts Hospital Costs

A new University of Pennsylvania study shows that reducing patient loads for nurses could save thousands of lives and millions of dollars. Each additional patient assigned to a nurse increases death risk by 8% and readmission risk by 4%. #

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
Nurse Saves Stillborn Baby, Becomes Family 52 Years Later
Community HeroesMay 8

Nurse Saves Stillborn Baby, Becomes Family 52 Years Later

In 1972, a Worcester nurse did something she'd never done before—she resuscitated a stillborn baby weighing just over a pound. More than five decades later, that baby visits her every week at her nursing home.

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
Mass. Nurse Saves Baby, Becomes Part of the Family
Acts of KindnessMay 8

Mass. Nurse Saves Baby, Becomes Part of the Family

A Massachusetts nurse who saved a baby's life during a medical emergency has formed an unbreakable bond with the family she helped. Their story celebrates both Mother's Day and National Nurses Week with a reminder of how heroes show up when it matters most. ---

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
Singapore Launches First Nursing-Informatics Dual Degree
InnovationFeb 27

Singapore Launches First Nursing-Informatics Dual Degree

The National University of Singapore is preparing nurses to lead in the AI era with the nation's first combined Bachelor's and Master's degree in nursing and digital health. The accelerated program gets graduates into the workforce faster, equipped to design and manage the healthcare technology of tomorrow.

Google News - Singapore Technology3 min read
Better Nursing Home Staffing Cuts Falls by 40%
Health & WellnessMar 3

Better Nursing Home Staffing Cuts Falls by 40%

A breakthrough study of 1.1 million nursing home residents reveals that adequate staffing levels can slash dangerous falls by nearly 40%. The research shows that meeting recommended nurse hours creates a safety net that protects our most vulnerable seniors.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Doctor Builds $1.65B Platform Where Hospitals Apply to Nurses
Community HeroesApr 21

Doctor Builds $1.65B Platform Where Hospitals Apply to Nurses

A Stanford-trained doctor flipped healthcare hiring on its head, creating a platform where employers chase nurses instead. Now 1.5 million nurses use it to find jobs faster.

Google News - Jobs Created3 min read
Forest City Honors Nurses in Workplace Appreciation Push
Acts of KindnessMay 12

Forest City Honors Nurses in Workplace Appreciation Push

The Good Samaritan Society in Forest City celebrated its nursing team with special recognition events, showing healthcare workers their value during an organizational rebranding effort. The initiative successfully boosted morale and highlighted the essential role nurses play in community care.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
48 YSU Nursing Students Join Elite Honor Society
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

48 YSU Nursing Students Join Elite Honor Society

Youngstown State University just welcomed 48 nursing students into Sigma, the prestigious international honor society that celebrates academic excellence and leadership in nursing. These future healthcare heroes earned their spots by ranking at the top of their programs and showing exceptional commitment to the profession.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Mom Beats Cancer Twice to Graduate Nursing School at 32
Community HeroesMay 19

Mom Beats Cancer Twice to Graduate Nursing School at 32

Kassandra Cerda survived breast cancer while pregnant, faced multiple setbacks in nursing school, and just earned her nursing degree from South Texas College. Her 10-year journey from diagnosis to graduation proves that dreams don't die when life gets hard.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Outback Nurse's Videos Inspire 100K to Consider Remote Work
Acts of KindnessApr 15

Outback Nurse's Videos Inspire 100K to Consider Remote Work

A Western Australian nurse is using TikTok and Instagram to showcase the rewards of working in remote Indigenous communities, attracting over 100,000 followers while tackling chronic healthcare shortages. His heartfelt videos are changing perceptions about outback nursing and drawing new workers to areas desperately in need.

ABC Australia3 min read
Ghana College Adds Nursing Program to Expand Healthcare Access
SolutionsJan 29

Ghana College Adds Nursing Program to Expand Healthcare Access

A midwifery college in Ghana's Upper West Region will launch a nursing degree program in 2026, opening new doors for aspiring healthcare workers. The expansion aims to fill critical gaps in professional nursing across one of the country's underserved regions.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Former Preemie Finds NICU Nurse Who Saved Her 21 Years Ago
Acts of KindnessJan 18

Former Preemie Finds NICU Nurse Who Saved Her 21 Years Ago

Madison Kennedy spent the first four months of her life fighting to survive in a NICU, knowing her nurse only as "Janine" through hands in old photos. Last week, she finally found and thanked Janine Buggle, the nurse who her family credits with saving her life.

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read

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