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  1. Nursing Shortage Challenges 5-Year-Old Pennsylvania Boy's Preschool Attendance

    by allnurses

    - Cayden, who suffers from infantile-onset Pompe disease, relies on a nurse to attend preschool.

  2. Baltimore Nurse and Former Nurse Save Passenger's Life During In-Flight Emergency

    by allnurses

    - A man's life was saved on a Southwest flight from Ft. Lauderdale to Baltimore, thanks to the swift actions of a nurse and a former nurse.

  3. NFL Star D'Brickashaw Ferguson Embarks on a New Journey to Nursing School

    by allnurses

    - Driven by a medical ailment in his youth, a former lineman for the New York Jets has decided to pursue a career in nursing to give back.

  4. Michigan Hospital Offering Housing or $10,000 Bonus

    by allnurses

    - Michigan's Munson Medical Center is tackling the nursing shortage with unique incentives, including free housing or substantial signing bonuses.

  5. Jury to Decide Fate of Nurse Accused of Murdering Babies

    by Julia Liou, RN

    - Lucy Letby has been accused of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill 10 others.

  6. Nevada Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Cameras in Nursing Homes

    by allnurses

    - The primary objective is to empower patients and their families to closely monitor the care provided in nursing facilities.

  7. Nearly One Third of U.S. Registered Nurses Plan to Quit, According to Survey

    by Amanda Marten, MSN

    - According to a recent survey, close to one third of Registered Nurses in the United States are considering leaving the profession due to declining mental health and wellbeing.

  8. Registered Nurse in Western Pennsylvania Charged with Homicide Over Insulin Overdoses

    by Kasee Wiesen, MSN, DNP, APRN

    - Heather Pressdee faces multiple charges including homicide, attempted murder, and neglect of a care-dependent person.

  9. RaDonda Vaught Sentenced to Three Years Probation After Injecting Patient with Wrong Drug

    by Jasmine Hunjan

    - During sentencing in Nashville, Tennessee, Vaught apologized to Murphy’s family, saying, "I'm sorry doesn’t seem like enough, but you deserve to hear that and know that I am very sorry for what happened."

  10. Almost Half of Michigan Nurses Relate Patient Death to Staff Shortages, Survey Reports

    by Praveen, MSN, RN

    - A recent survey has found that 42% of nurses in Michigan attribute patient death to staff shortages.

  11. National Nurses Week: U.S. Department of Labor Devotes $78M to Nursing Programs

    by allnurses

    - The U.S. Department of Labor has honored National Nurses Week by devoting $78 million to nursing programs in 17 states.

  12. Subway Is Giving Away 10,000 Free Sandwiches | National Nurses Week 2023

    by Praveen, MSN, RN

    - Subway is giving away a total of 10,000 free sandwiches in celebration of National Nurses Week.

  13. CDC Decides to Stop Tracking Community Transmission of COVID-19

    by Praveen, MSN, RN

    - The CDC has decided to stop testing community transmissions of COVID-19 and continue exclusively tracking hospitalizations.

  14. Nursing Student on Spring Break Saves Collapsed Man's Life

    by Praveen, MSN, RN

    - Nursing student Natalie Davies saved a man's life with CPR after he collapsed at John F. Kennedy Airport.

  15. $100 Million Fake Nursing Diplomas Scheme: Twice as Many Florida Schools Now Under Investigation

    by Praveen, MSN, RN

    - Florida officials have doubled the number of schools under investigation concerning a $100 million fake nursing diploma scheme.

  16. Nurses Week 2023 | Best Discounts, Freebies, and More

    by Melissa Mills, BSN

    - May 6th is here, and with it comes the gift of freebies, discounts, and goodies—all in celebration of National Nurses Week!

  17. Candida Auris: Dangerous Fungus Spreading in US Health Care Facilities

    by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

    - The CDC is reporting a type of yeast, Candida auris, is rapidly spreading in healthcare facilities all across the U.S. Read on to learn more about how this drug-resistant fungus is threatening vulnerable groups of people.