School-leavers could join NHS via apprenticeships in plan to fix staff shortages Up to one in 10 doctors and a third of nurses could be trained through vocational path under NHS workforce plan The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Tens of thousands of doctors and nurses ‘to be trained as apprentices’ School-leavers are being encouraged to ‘learn while they earn’ as the NHS prepares to ramp up apprentice schemes. The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Joyce Hastings obituary Other lives: Nurse who used her skills to care for people in India, Bangladesh and the UK The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Former nurse sentenced for dosing error seeks license return A former Tennessee nurse who was convicted of homicide last year after a medication error killed a patient is seeking to have her license restored The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Things you might not know about Clifton-born Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh From playing a nurse in Casualty to starring as Lady Danbury in Bridgerton and Nelson Mandela's Chief of Staff in a Clint Eastwood movie Bristol Post · May 9, 2023
Top NHS award renamed in memory of much-loved Paisley nurse who died of cancer Sarah McCann, who passed away in December, was hailed for her dedication to cancer patients by colleagues as health bosses announced the award would be renamed in her honour. Daily Record · May 9, 2023
Coronation champion nurse reflects on ‘electric’ Windsor concert Michelle Beaver praised performers, including Nicole Scherzinger. The Independent UK · May 8, 2023
Award-winning Newcastle nurse invited to royal garden party to mark King Charles' coronation Audrey Tapang was an honoured guest at a royal garden party to mark the new king's coronation Chronicle Live · May 7, 2023
Yellowjackets' real breastfeeding battle Add to Shauna's struggles in the woods some very real and rarely discussed complications of trying to nurse Salon · May 7, 2023
Nurse's diary describes quarantine 'hell' as deadly Spanish Flu arrived in Australia Susie Cone was one of a group of nurses who cared for Australian soldiers struck down by the deadly Spanish Flu in 1918. Her digitised diary provides a rare glimpse inside one quarantine station. ABC News · May 6, 2023
Nurses union, St John condemn 'abhorrent' assaults on Kalgoorlie health workers After separate court cases this week, health officials say their staff are not "punching bags" for a public they are "devoting themselves to care for". ABC News · May 5, 2023
Lucy Letby trial: Nurse accused of baby murders ‘stunned’ at death of alleged first victim Lucy Letby denies murder of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Nurses union expresses concerns about patient safety to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly Karen McGowan, President of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). told delegates at the final day of the group’s annual conference that the hospital system “sleep-walked into a summer trolley crisis” Irish Mirror · May 5, 2023
Lucy Letby trial: Murder-accused nurse ‘stunned’ at death of first alleged victim Lucy Letby is on trial accused of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital Evening Standard · May 5, 2023
Nottingham Post · May 5, 2023 King Charles brought his own chefs to Nottingham's QMC and sent staff gifts from Harrods One nurse said he 'had no airs and graces'
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023 Lucy Letby sobs in court as she recalls ‘traumatic’ death of baby at her hospital Nurse allegedly killed five-day-old boy before poisoning his twin brother with insulin
Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023 Nurse 'stopped from voting at end of long shift' as Tories told to scrap photo ID rules Voter ID rules introduced by the Tories meant thousands were turned away at polling stations. Officials in Maidstone in Kent said 137 people arrived without acceptable photo ID
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 Lucy Letby trial – live: Murder-accused nurse says she was ‘stunned’ at baby’s death Nurse accused of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder another five boys and five girls
WEKU · May 5, 2023 Her job is to care for survivors of sexual assault. Why aren't there more like her? Montana and other states are trying to increase the number of nurses who are specially trained to treat survivors of sexual assault.
ABC News · May 5, 2023 Three nurses required medical treatment after attack by James Nash House patient, union says The nurses union says the incident occurred at James Nash House, in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs, on Monday when the nurses and two security guards were cleaning food items from a patient's room.
Daily Record · May 4, 2023 Scots crack cocaine addict stole nurse's car before carrying out 60-day crime spree At Dundee Sheriff Court, Forbes was sent to prison and banned from driving for six years by Sheriff Jillian Martin-Brown.
Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2023 Hunter aged care home says 15% pay rise will help ease workers' 'pain' 'I had a registered nurse friend who went to work at Coles in the deli because she just couldn't stand the pressures.'
Liverpool Echo · May 2, 2023 Family told 'say your goodbyes' after man collapsed on football pitch John Harkin was saved by a nurse on the opposition team and a heart specialist who was passing
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023 Nurse accused of murdering babies paints picture of dedicated carer Giving evidence for first time, Lucy Letby became emotional whenever she was asked about impact of the accusations
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023 Calls for 11,000 more school nurses in UK as children’s needs grow Survey finds exhaustion and low morale among school nurses as they face increasingly complex caseloads