Nurses
Who Is Sandra Lindsay? Hospital Nurse Among Famous Medal of Freedom Winners
The White House announced the latest Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients. Among the more recognizable names was a New York City nurse who made history.
Man Staying at Sister's Rages as She Walks Around in Underwear, Sparks Fury
Several users on Reddit have called the man "sexist" and "rude" for his reaction to his sister whose undressing routine is for health and safety reasons.
Man Rips Nurse With Three Months' Experience Calling Herself Doctor
"As a doctor drowning in student loan debt and who's worked for years to attain the title, it just feels a little bit offensive," the man posted.
Nurses Allegedly Threatened for Refusal to Take 'Unsafe' Number of Patients
"Really, UPMC Altoona? Really? That's a threat. That's not even a veiled threat—that's an outright threat," a nurse advocate said in a viral TikTok.
Travel Nurse: See the World and Help People in Need
If your twin passions are medicine and globetrotting, travel nursing could be your perfect career. Find out how to get into this field and how much you can earn.
EMTs, Caregivers, Teachers: Redditors Debate What Jobs Deserve More Pay
Target recently announced plans to pay upwards of $24 per hour to some hires while an experienced paramedic said they only make $18 per hour.
Internet Backed Nurse Who Received 'Insulting' Gift From Employer
"Here's a bag of garbage, feel better now?," one commenter wrote, sarcastically.
It's Time for Tech Creators to Take on the Hospital Crisis
At a time when so many doctors and nurses are burned out and leaving their professions, it's crucial to listen to them about what they need.
'I Thought I Was Helping': Dad Won't Watch Son Despite Girlfriend's Wishes
"How are you helping her stand up for herself by walking all over her?" one commenter asked.
Almost a Quarter of U.S. Hospitals Have Staff Shortages, Forcing Delays
In some hospital departments—such as emergency rooms and intensive care units—staff turnover increased from 18 to 30 percent amid rising COVID-19 concerns.
Portland School Nurses Blame Closures on Lack of COVID Protocols
"Messaging that schools are safe—without taking the steps to make them safe—does not keep children safe," the nurses' letter said.
Chicago School Nurses May Get Short End Of The Stick as Union Strikes Deal
Chicago's school nurses are eager to mitigate virus spread with new COVID resources, but many wonder who but them will conduct ramped-up testing and tracing.
School Nurses Feel Voiceless, Overworked as COVID Guidelines Change
School nurses told Newsweek about the double workload they've had to take on and the pushback they've received from parents.
Nearly 30 Percent of U.S. Hospitals See Staff Shortages as Omicron Surges
Of the 4,489 total reporting hospitals, 1,325 anticipate a critical staffing shortage within the week, the Department of Human and Health Services said.
Massachusetts ICU Beds Fill Up Amid COVID Surge, Hospital Official Says
"Your Emergency Departments are at a breaking point," the Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians and the Massachusetts Emergency Nurses Association said.
Sandra Lindsay, First to Get COVID Vaccine in U.S., Still Pushing for Shots
"I encourage people to speak to experts who can answer their questions, to access trusted science," Lindsay said.
New York City Faces Lowest Nursing Staff Numbers in Almost 2 Years
To combat the staffing shortage, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has shortened the self-isolation time for health care workers.
Garbage Being Thrown to Suicides: COVID Nurse Describes Hate From Public
Over the course of the pandemic, 37 percent of Minnesota's COVID ICU nurses have left. Mary Turner is still there. Read her interview with Newsweek.
'You'll Die Alone': Travel Nurse Warns Hospitals Have 'No Beds' in TikTok
A traveling nurse on TikTok warned that people may be comfortable with their odds of surviving COVID-19, but the same wouldn't be true if they had a stroke.
Mom Slammed For Uninviting Daughter to Christmas after She Got COVID Shot
Her mom told her: "Don't do it. How are you missing that you do not need to and that it doesn't really work? Wake up with this."
Tentative Deal Reached Between 700 Striking Massachusetts Nurses, Hospital
The strike began in March over staffing issues and later became about job security for the striking nurses as the hospital hired replacements.
Nurses Say Massachusetts Hospital Ignoring Order to Stop Elective Surgery
A nurse claimed patients with brain injuries and broken bones had to wait for surgery as the hospital sees an increase in patients.
Kentucky Aims to Tackle Nursing Shortage in New Executive Order, Proposals
Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order on Thursday, as well as new proposals set to be included in the proposed state budget.
History is Repeating the Marginalization of Black Nurses
Black nurses are essential for the Black community and necessary to the health care of the country, as evidenced by their sacrifices throughout history.
32-Weeks-Pregnant Nurse's Unborn Baby Dies After Patient Attack
The nurse was reportedly administering medication to a patient when she was allegedly attacked by another patient, who was identified by authorities as Joseph Wuerz.
Video of Nurse Escorted Out of Hospital Over Vaccine Viewed Over 2.5M Times
"I'm willing to lose my safety, security, my house, everything for freedom," the Kaiser Permanente nurse said.
Serial Killer Sentenced to Die After Murdering 4 Patients at Texas Hospital
One expert concluded, "these patients were intentionally injected with air through their radial artery lines by William Davis."
Nurse Claims Hospital Secretly Hypnotized Her into Farting Uncontrollably
An employment tribunal has heard a litany of strange accusations from a nurse, including "paranormal" activity she suggested triggered "flatulence."
Former Nurse Who Hired Woman to Film Murder Gets 15 Years
The defendant agreed to pay the woman $4,600 to film two separate videos depicting sadistic abuse including one on a child, according to court documents.
Nurses Are Quitting in Droves, But Schools Report Higher Program Enrollment
Nursing schools across the U.S. have reported high enrollment as students see the vacancies left by nurses burned out by the pandemic as a career opportunity.