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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A 14-year-old basketball player's life was saved when he went into cardiac arrest during a school game, thanks to quick action by a nurse and coach. Their heroic response turned a terrifying moment into a story of hope.
The KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing just received approval to offer a full Bachelor of Nursing degree, creating a faster path for nurses to become specialists. This milestone means future nurses can jump straight into advanced training without taking extra steps.
A federal judge just blocked restrictive rules that would have cut federal loan access for nursing students and other healthcare workers. The temporary victory gives thousands of future nurses and healthcare professionals breathing room while the case continues.
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.
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.
María José Cáceres coordinates medical care for migrants and violence-affected communities in Mexico, part of a global network of nurses choosing to serve in the world's most challenging zones. Her work highlights both the life-changing power of nursing and the urgent need for more hands in a profession facing a 13 million worker shortage.
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.
When nurse Skye Maynard collapsed from cardiac arrest during a workout, her friend Lara Kesteloo didn't hesitate to start CPR, saving her life on the spot. Two years later, BC Emergency Health Services honored Kesteloo's heroic actions with their highest recognition for first responders.
A Georgia nurse stopped at a Jackson County crash scene and used her trauma experience to save a teenager who was bleeding out from a severed artery. First responders say the teen wouldn't have survived without her quick action.
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%. #
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.
When Skye Maynard's heart stopped during a lunchtime workout, her friend and fellow nurse Lara Kesteloo's quick CPR saved her life in the critical minutes before paramedics arrived. The heroic response earned Kesteloo official recognition and reminds us why everyone should learn CPR.
A Nigerian immigrant proved age is just a number by earning his nursing degree at 64 while studying at the same university as his son. John Adesoye spent four years training to become a nurse, securing his dream job at the hospital where he apprenticed.
When explosions rocked a Tehran hospital's maternity ward, nurse Neda Salimi didn't run for safety—she ran toward the cribs. Her split-second decision to carry three newborns through collapsing corridors reunited them safely with their mothers.
An off-duty emergency room nurse jumped into action when a woman collapsed during a swimming lesson, performing life-saving CPR for seven minutes until paramedics arrived. The patient walked out of the hospital days later, fully recovered.
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