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Nurse ‘gave colleague scissors to defend herself against any Muslims’, tribunal told

Belinda Ellams, an agency nurse, was working at Millbrow Care Home in Cheshire, when she made comments such as Muslims are going to ‘kill all white people’

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Palestinian nurse shot and ambulance pelted with stones by Israeli settlers in West Bank, says aid group

The World Health Organisations says the number of Israeli attacks on Palestinian healthcare workers in the West Bank rose more than fourfold in a month

The Independent UK · Aug 20

6 Australian Scrub Brands Worth Knowing for Nurses and Healthcare Workers

A good set of scrubs has to do more than look presentable. When you are moving between patients, carrying equipment and spending long stretches on your feet, details like pocket placement, trouser length and how much room you have to move can make a noticeable difference.

inkl · Aug 20

53 Times Patients Had No Filter With Their Nurses And Said The Most Unhinged Things

Long shifts, endless paperwork, and caring for gravely ill people are all part of the job for nurses. Unfortunately, so too is being on the receiving end of some very wild and unforgettable comments. "Get away from me, warthog," "Good morning, partly cloudy," and "I'm allergic to water" are just…

Bored Panda · Aug 14

‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS

Doctors and nurses describe rise in fall injuries and other heat-related problems on top of stifling working conditions

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

19yo California law student complains of vomiting. Hours later, a nurse finds her dead next to an empty vial of medicine

She also had a heart problem.

We Got This Covered · Aug 13

I realised how real exercise addiction is when a nurse told me to rest, and my world fell apart

Realising that A&E nurses rarely have the capacity to address cycling addictions, Steve posed his questions to a sports psychologist

Cycling Weekly · Aug 13

Nurses fainting in ‘inhumane’ conditions due to extreme heat, union warns

RCN calls for more air conditioners as Burnham faces pressure to recognise urgency of adaptation to climate crisis

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Heatwaves causing nurses to have seizures as hospital temperatures top 30C

RCN chief executive and general secretary Professor Nicola Ranger says nursing staff are being ‘failed’

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Nurses Say Hospital AI Tools Arrive Without the Bedside Review That Catches Errors EarlyNurses Say Hospital AI Tools Arrive Without the Bedside Review That Catches Errors Early

Surveys show most nurses had no say in choosing the AI tools they use, and many report acuity algorithms that contradict their own assessments.

Medical Daily · Aug 12