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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.
When a party turned deadly, nursing student Samson Aruwa freed himself from a collapsing stairwell, then dove back in 30 times to pull others to safety. Despite wearing a moonboot for an injured knee, he became the hero who prevented an even greater tragedy.
A Bengaluru hospital is partnering with a French tech startup to use AI agents that solve one of healthcare's toughest puzzles: scheduling over 1,200 nurses across multiple shifts. The collaboration, praised by French President Macron, could transform how large hospitals manage their daily operations. #
Two Good Samaritan Society administrators just earned national recognition for transforming senior care with compassion and servant leadership. Amanda Kerr and Kelsey Bundy were named 2026 McKnight's Women of Distinction Award winners for their exceptional work in skilled nursing communities.
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.
Two New York scholarships are opening doors for high school seniors pursuing careers in science, arts, and healthcare. The March 28 deadline honors beloved community leaders while investing in the next generation.
Meredith College welcomed its first cohort of 23 nursing students this spring, marking a milestone in addressing healthcare workforce needs. The new program combines liberal arts education with rigorous science training and hands-on clinical experience.
Katsina State is investing in 34 female nurses and midwives, sending them to Germany for specialized healthcare training. The program covers language classes, living expenses, and keeps their salaries flowing while they study abroad.
More than 50 rural students pursuing nursing and healthcare careers just got their tuition covered through a major new grant. The funding comes as Central Oregon faces nearly 19,000 open healthcare positions.
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.
Good Samaritan in Hays, Kansas just earned a 5-star rating from Medicare, joining only 10% of nursing homes nationwide who achieve this recognition. The achievement reflects years of dedicated care from staff, medical providers, and community partners working together.
The University of Jos just opened its doors to over 7,000 new students and inducted 140 nursing graduates ready to transform healthcare across Nigeria. The milestone shows expanding access to higher education and critical healthcare training in West Africa.
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.
Nursing homes across Japan are bringing beauty treatments to elderly residents, and the results go far beyond looking good. A simple manicure or makeup session is giving seniors reasons to smile, socialize, and feel like themselves again.
When ICE detained a nursing mother in Minneapolis, her 3-month-old baby went hungry for 36 hours. Now a network of local moms is stepping in with thousands of ounces of donated breastmilk and essential supplies.
When climate change forces adult black swans to abandon their young, dedicated volunteers rescue hundreds of stranded cygnets from the ocean each summer. This year, a small team in Western Australia has already saved 200 baby swans, nursing them back to health before releasing them into the wild.
A 96-year-old Nigerian grandmother just launched a $6 million development fund to train the next generation of nurses and healers. Her son, Nigeria's presidential Chief of Staff, kicked in $500,000 to support his mother's vision.
A Pennsylvania hospital foundation is investing in the next generation of healthcare workers with seven scholarships worth up to $15,000 each. The program even guarantees jobs for nursing students after graduation.
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.
When Cindy Zimmerman spotted a slumped figure in a car on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, her 35 years of nursing instinct kicked in instantly. Her quick CPR on a woman in cardiac arrest, combined with help from two turnpike workers, turned a roadside emergency into a life-saving rescue.
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