nurses
Coverage of nurses in the Nexus archive.
- Hospital Under Investigation; 4,000 Nurses Strike; Fentanyl Makers Pivot to Peptides
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.
- Healey intervenes as Brigham nurses, home care workers prepare to 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 step up agitation in Thrissur; UNA to launch round-the-clock protest at Amala
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 to intensify protest after hospital owners skip conciliation talks
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.
- No One Teaches You How to Zip the Body Bag
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 announce nationwide protest from July 16, to go on indefinite strike from July 22 over transfer orders
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 model to assess performance of govt. hospitals
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 continue strike in Thrissur as wage talks end in stalemate
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 fail to end nurses’ strike in two Thrissur hospitals
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 dead after plane carrying skydivers crashes in France during take-off: Nurses participating in 'introductory sky jump' believed to be among victims
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 dead after plane carrying skydivers crashes in France during take-off: Nurses participating in 'introductory sky jump' believed to be among 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 lay siege to DLO’s office in Kannur
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.
- ESIC Sanathnagar nurses issue 14-day ultimatum, threaten indefinite strike over harassment
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.
- Republic of Departure: Why Manila never stops exporting its top talent
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.
- Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event
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.
- Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC
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 worked for up to 12 years
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.
- UK nurses and midwives who should have been banned have worked for last 12 years
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.
- Now union says nursescould strike over wages
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.