Safe workloads would help fix Australia’s nurse shortage, union says Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation goes to jobs summit saying nurse-to-patient ratios more important than pay The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2022
Nurse practitioner says CVS fired her over abortion stance A nurse practitioner from northern Virginia has sued CVS Health after she says she was fired for refusing to provide abortion-inducing drugs at its MinuteClinic medical facilities The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
Nurse charged with six counts of murder for fiery LA crash was experiencing mental health crisis, lawyers say Nicole Linton has been suffering from mental health breaks since 2018, her family claims The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
Scots nurse trapped 2500 miles away from family amid post-Brexit visa mess A NURSE in Scotland’s NHS and his eight-year-old son have been stuck 2500 miles away from their family for weeks after an airline refused to… The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2022
Nurse handed devastating diagnosis after Docs said 'lump in breast was probably nothing’ Sophie Jackson found a mass in her right breast in September 2021, but was allegedly told by doctors it was likely hormonal and to wait four weeks to see if the feeling disappeared Daily Mirror · Aug 31, 2022
Striking NSW nurses warn: 'We'll resign' Striking NSW nurses are warning the state "is standing on the precipice of public health crisis" as hospitals buckle under the strain of the pandemic. AAP · Aug 31, 2022
Jan Dewing obituary Other lives: Nurse and academic best known for her work on person-centred approaches to dementia care The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022
Murray Bridge aged care nurse and family facing deportation despite worker shortage in sector A nurse in South Australia could be sent back to Zambia just as Australia's hospital and aged care systems are complaining of a shortage of workers in the profession, especially in regional areas. ABC News · Aug 31, 2022
Canberra nurse speaks about the day she saved the life of an NRL star West Wyalong Rugby Union Club has partnered with Ben Alexander and PPG Events Australia to assist Nathan and his family by raffling off a trip for two to the Bledisloe Cup. It's drawn 9am on Saturday - so get in quick. The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2022
Nurse accused of killing 5 might have lost consciousness, suffered mental collapse before crash LOS ANGELES — The nurse facing murder charges for allegedly slamming her Mercedes-Benz into traffic this month in Windsor Hills was in the throes of a “frightening” mental health crisis in the days, hours and minutes before the crash, new court records filed by her attorneys show. Los Angeles Times · Aug 30, 2022
Cost of living crisis affecting health outcomes for Australians with diabetes, nurse warns People living with diabetes are having to choose between paying for rent or the food needed to manage their condition. ABC News · Aug 30, 2022
'Hardworking and caring' children's cancer nurse who 'loved life' found dead at home Stacey Fusco struggled with anxiety and depression after working on a particularly difficult case involving a child's cancer diagnosis as part of her job Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022
Dog found 'hours away from death' gets adopted by kind vet who saved him An emaciated dog discovered 'hours away from death' has been adopted by the RSPCA veterinary nurse who saved his life and immediately fell in love with his 'gentle and happy' personality Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022
As Americans ditch Covid measures, pandemic worsens for the vulnerable Older adults, immunocompromised and the very young are paying the price for the mask-less freedom of many The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2022
ABC News · Aug 29, 2022 Tragedy that befell Aishwarya Aswath will happen again, ED nurse tells inquest An emergency department nurse working the night Aishwarya Aswath died from sepsis at Perth Children's Hospital tells a coronial inquest it is only a matter of time before tragedy strikes again.
Daily Mirror · Aug 29, 2022 Nurse undergoing chemo for breast cancer has to keep working due to cost of living crisis Mum-of-two Kerry George, 48, is still working as an agency nurse twice a week, despite receiving an aggressive dose of chemotherapy once a week which leaves her weak and tired
ABC News · Aug 29, 2022 Fears free university for nurses in Victoria could make Tasmanian shortages even worse As Tasmania grapples with a nursing shortage, a new offer by the Victorian government of free university for nurses and midwives raises fears of a student exodus.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022 Free degrees for Victorian nurses could cause workforce shortages elsewhere, unions warn Australian nursing and midwifery groups say Victoria’s scheme could see aspiring nurses leave their home states
Daily Record · Aug 29, 2022 Worried relative hits out at proposed changes at Lanarkshire nursing homes The worried woman contacted Lanarkshire Livefollowing a consultation exercise by Thistle Healthcare
Daily Mirror · Aug 29, 2022 Britain's oldest nurse still works five shifts a week aged 80 and refuses to retire Norma Newcombe has been a nurse for 60 years, after she started her career as a cadet at a hospital for babies in August 1958, amd says she has no plans to retire just yet
ABC News · Aug 29, 2022 Could paying for nursing degrees help address crisis-level nursing shortages in WA? Financial incentives for WA's student nurses can help address crisis-level skills shortages in an industry plagued by burnout, the state's former top nurse says.
Wales Online · Aug 29, 2022 Cost of living crisis sees nurse diagnosed with cancer still working alongside chemotherapy A GoFundMe page has been made to support Kerry George and her family during this difficult time
ABC News · Aug 29, 2022 Senior doctor breaks down testifying at inquest into Aishwarya Aswath's death at Perth Children's Hospital A senior emergency room doctor breaks down as he addresses Aishwarya Aswath's parents directly during his testimony at an inquest into the seven-year-old's death at Perth Children's Hospital
AAP · Aug 29, 2022 NSW nurses' union calling for free courses The nurses' union is urging the NSW government to follow Victoria's lead and pay the university fees for over 10,000 nursing or midwifery undergraduate courses.
AAP · Aug 29, 2022 Aged care fears over Vic nurses' free uni Australia's private hospital and aged care nurses peak bodies have poked holes in Victoria's $270 million program to pay off nursing students' university debts.