Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about nursing, curated daily by BrightWire.
When Becca Milliron crossed the stage to become a registered nurse, the person pinning her badge was her greatest inspiration: her mother. The Louisville duo now share both an alma mater and a lifelong commitment to healing others.
Kaduna State just launched a new nursing college to train specialists who will save lives across underserved communities. The college will help fill critical gaps in maternal care, emergency response, and intensive care services.
A new nursing college in Nigeria's Kebbi State is training 172 students who will graduate in 2028, helping address the country's critical healthcare worker shortage. The school is already attracting students from six states across Nigeria.
A smartphone app that scans and monitors wounds remotely has completed over 250,000 assessments in Wales while saving nurses countless hours. Patients can now track their own healing from home, reducing clinic visits and giving healthcare workers more time for urgent cases.
At Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, a dedicated emergency team handles one of Washington's busiest ERs, seeing 40+ more patients daily than they're staffed for. Their story shows how healthcare workers turn compassion and teamwork into everyday miracles.
Intensive care nurse Vicky Drummond came out of retirement to dominate the Scottish Curling Mixed Doubles Championship, winning every single match. The 2022 Olympic gold medalist proved she hasn't lost her touch after two years away from competitive play.
Peyton Smit, a Gallatin High School senior, just earned a scholarship to help her pursue nursing through a program designed to lift first-generation college students. The award supports her dual credit classes, giving her a head start on healthcare education.
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.
Six nontraditional students in Coshocton County just got the financial boost they needed to pursue careers in nursing, social work, and emergency services. The Coshocton Foundation is proving it's never too late to go back to school.
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.
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Nurses at Singapore's National University Hospital are getting precious time back thanks to AI that turns their spoken notes into documentation. The technology is helping healthcare workers spend less time on paperwork and more time caring for patients.
Dorothy Price traveled from San Diego to Lansing, Michigan to celebrate her 100th birthday surrounded by family in the city where she grew up. Her secret to longevity? Staying kind and keeping loved ones close.