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Tana Toll survived breast cancer and now works as an oncology nurse navigator at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, helping newly diagnosed patients find their voice and navigate treatment. On World Cancer Day, she's sharing why speaking up and asking questions can change everything.
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.
Hawaii Pacific Health offers free nurse navigators who guide cancer patients through every step of treatment, from coordinating appointments to arranging inter-island flights. More than 7,000 Hawaii residents diagnosed with cancer each year now have access to this compassionate support system.
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.
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.
After 30 years in nursing, Dave Corstorphan nearly quit following his wife's death and work stress. A free peer counseling program designed specifically for nurses and midwives helped him stay in the profession he loves.
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.
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.
Scientists discovered a species of bull ant that uses the moon to navigate in complete darkness, compensating for its movement across the sky like ancient sailors used the North Star. The finding reveals nature has even more clever navigation tricks than we realized.
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.
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.
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