Nurses

The number of men in nursing is increasing, with efforts to recruit them and a strong job market contributing to growth, particularly in the South. Men currently make up about 1 in 8 nurses.

The U.S. faces a historic labor shortage in sectors like healthcare, education, and technology, driven by declining birthrates and retiring workers, despite concerns about AI-driven job losses. Employers report extreme difficulty filling roles in semiconductor production and other fields, with economists warning the shortage could harm the economy for years.

Kaiser nurses report that AI and workplace surveillance are degrading their job conditions and patient care. The article highlights concerns about technology's impact on healthcare quality.

Nurses in Kerala's Kannur district ended a 62-day strike after Koyili Hospital reached a settlement. The strike, involving six private hospitals, was over demands for wage revisions and improved service conditions.

A hospital in Kannur agreed to sign a wage pact following intensified protests by nurses. The agreement came after the nursing staff escalated their demonstrations to address their demands.

The Charlotte Business Journal (CBJ) has announced finalists for its Health Care Heroes Awards, recognizing healthcare professionals and organizations for their innovative and compassionate work. Over two dozen finalists were selected across categories including physicians, nurses, support staff, and managers.

In the rush for PPE, Mail Force and the Mail's readers supplied protective equipment for nurses and care homes. This effort cost taxpayers nothing.

The HBO Max show 'The Pitt,' depicting a Pittsburgh emergency department, received 25 Emmy nominations. The article contrasts the Hollywood portrayal of nursing with the often-different realities faced by nurses.

An American aid worker with Ebola is reported to be stable in a German hospital. Nurses in Personal Protection Equipment conducted a simulation at Berlin's special isolation ward for infectious diseases.

Callahan P. Welsh, a candidate for Maui County Mayor, pledges to advocate for a $100,000 living wage for emergency first responders, nurses, and teachers.

An infusion tube delivering medicine to a premature baby at Hong Kong's Prince of Wales Hospital was closed for unknown reasons before her death in 2023, according to an inquest. Two nurses testified they could not explain the closure of a three-way valve controlling the medicine flow, and the hospital acknowledged the incident as a 'serious untoward event.'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has called for an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center, alleging the hospital marketed 'birth packages in South Texas' to foreigners. Meanwhile, 4,000 nurses are on strike.

Governor Maura Healey intervened in a negotiation stalemate between Mass General Brigham and over 4,000 nurses and 450 home care clinicians ahead of a potential historic strike. The nurses seek cost-of-living increases, affordable health insurance, and limits on temporary staff, while home care workers negotiate their first union contract. Healey urged both parties to resolve the dispute to avoid disruptions to healthcare services.

Nurses in Thrissur have escalated their agitation, with the UNA organization planning a 24-hour protest at Amala. The association has warned of a district-wide strike within 48 hours if the ongoing wage dispute remains unresolved.

Nurses plan to intensify their protest after hospital owners failed to attend conciliation talks. The absence of hospital owners in the negotiations has escalated tensions.

A medical professional recalls the first patient they witnessed die, emphasizing the repeated communication of the patient's weight among medical staff, including a pharmacist and physicians.

ESIC nurses have announced a nationwide protest starting July 16 and an indefinite strike from July 22 in response to transfer orders.

A.P. Health Minister proposes a model to evaluate the performance of government hospitals by tracking daily services provided by doctors, nurses, and technicians.

Nurses in Thrissur continue their strike as wage negotiations reach a stalemate. The United Nurses Association (UNA) has moved their protest to the Collectorate following failed discussions.

Talks to end a three-month nurses' strike at two Thrissur hospitals failed as hospitals stated immediate wage revisions are not feasible, though they will comply with the state government's announced salary revision. Nurses demand a minimum monthly salary of ₹40,000.

Eleven people died when a plane carrying skydivers crashed during take-off in France. Nurses participating in an introductory sky jump are believed to be among the victims.

Eleven people died after a plane carrying skydivers crashed during take-off in France. Nurses participating in an introductory sky jump are believed to be among the victims.

Nurses in Kannur staged a protest at the District Legal Officer's (DLO) office. The demonstration was reportedly in response to an unspecified issue related to their work environment.

Nurses at ESIC Sanathnagar have issued a 14-day ultimatum and threatened an indefinite strike due to harassment. The ultimatum demands resolution of the harassment issue before proceeding with further action.

Manila's International Airport, the worst in Southeast Asia and under constant renovation, serves as the departure point for over two million Filipino workers, including nurses, seafarers, engineers, and maids, sent abroad annually by the state. Official pronouncements celebrate this exodus as a national accomplishment, but the article suggests the figure may not be as positive as presented.

An event focused on taboo subjects in women's health aims to encourage open and honest conversations. Three nurses organized the event to support this goal.

Four nurses treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, after recovering from the disease, according to the World Health Organization. More recoveries are expected as early diagnosis and access to care improve, along with an intensified response to the outbreak.

Nurses and midwives who should have been banned from treating patients due to safety concerns worked for up to 12 years. The revelation highlights potential risks to patient safety and regulatory failures in healthcare oversight.

The UK's Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) admitted to failing to check 15 healthcare professionals who broke the law, allowing them to work for 12 years. This 'potentially dangerous' oversight endangered public safety, as banned nurses and midwives continued treating patients.

A union has announced that nurses may strike due to disputes over wages. The potential strike highlights ongoing negotiations between healthcare workers and management regarding compensation.