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Ted Perry, a UVM ICU nurse and cancer survivor, is using his musical talent to support fellow cancer patients. His benefit concert on Friday will help patients cover transportation, housing, and food costs during treatment.
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.
ICU nurse Alexa Shiver survived breast cancer twice before turning 26, and now she's caring for patients fighting their own battles. Her twin sister is undergoing treatment for her second diagnosis too.
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.
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 man driving to meet his grandson suddenly went into cardiac arrest and lost consciousness, but an ICU nurse happened to witness his truck rolling through yards and jumped into action. Her quick CPR in the pouring rain kept him alive until paramedics arrived.
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.
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.
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.
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. ---
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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