Tag: Nursing
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CON Holds Class of 2028 Capping, Pinning, and Candle Lighting Ceremony
Overview of a Tradition-Rich Night The Central Philippine University College of Nursing (CON) marked a significant milestone for its Class of 2028 with the annual Capping, Pinning, and Candle Lighting Ceremony. Held on January 27, 2026 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium, the event brought together faculty, families, and fellow students in a traditional rite that…
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Woman accuses Sengkang General Hospital nurses of threats and force
Summary of the Allegations A 27-year-old woman has come forward with serious accusations against nurses at Sengkang General Hospital, alleging that staff used force and made inappropriate and threatening remarks during her stay. The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, said she filed a police report after the incident, which she says occurred while she…
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Nurse Stabbed by Patient at Welsh Mental Health Unit: Staff Fear and Systemic Pressures
Overview A mental health nurse at a psychiatric care unit in Wales was stabbed by a patient who had schizophrenia. The shocking incident has heightened concerns about staff safety in mental health settings and left the nurse feeling fearful at work, even after a period of recovery. The attack underscores ongoing debates about staffing, safety…
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Trump Visit Sparks Moment of Hope for Kids Battling Brain Cancer
Introduction: A City Hospital, a Moment of Focus At Memorial Sloan Kettering, the ninth floor of the pediatric inpatient unit is a world where courage, fear, and small, bright paintings collide. For seven years, nurse Jenn Janosko has tended to children with brain cancer, watching them navigate a life-and-death spectrum with grace. Then came a…
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At the Crossroads of Care: A Reflection from Anesu Matara on Island Hospice and Healthcare
At the Crossroads of Care Caregiving can feel like standing at a crossroads where every choice has a human consequence. My journey at Island Hospice and Healthcare—an organization that has become a lifeline for many families—was a walk along those well-trodden paths, marked by quiet moments of listening, and decisive acts of compassion. This reflection…
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A no-brainer: Why some U.S. health-care workers are moving to Nova Scotia
Why Nova Scotia is drawing U.S. health-care workers When political upheaval looms in one country, professionals in critical fields start looking for options elsewhere. For some U.S. health-care workers, Nova Scotia has become a practical answer to concerns about workload, burnout, and the sustainability of a high‑pressure system. The move isn’t just about leaving the…
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Man who buried 17-year-old girl alive sentenced to seven years
Overview of the Case A Haifa District Court has sentenced Edward Kachura, a psychiatric nurse, to seven years in prison for the negligent homicide of a 17-year-old patient in 2021. The court found that Kachura’s actions, described by prosecutors as a grave negligence, led to the girl being buried in sand and left to suffocate.…
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Nothing Could Prepare a Nurse for a Mastectomy: A Candid Look Inside Care and Courage
Unseen Realities Behind a Mastectomy When healthcare professionals stand beside patients facing a mastectomy, they often offer strength, expertise, and reassurance. Yet even those who spend their careers in operating rooms can feel unprepared for the personal and emotional weight of the procedure. Kerry Noble, a theatre coordinator and senior sister at a prominent hospital…
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Nothing Could Have Prepared Me for a Mastectomy: A Nurse’s Perspective
Introduction: A Reality Beneath the Ward Light When a mastectomy is performed, it is often framed in terms of medical necessity and results. Behind the clinical statistics, however, are individuals whose lives are changed in an instant. Kerry Noble, a theatre coordinator and senior sister at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM), recently spoke…
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Buzzer-Beater Deal: Alberta Nursing Care Staff Reaches Tentative Agreement to End Strike
A dramatic turn in Alberta’s healthcare labor dispute In what many observers are calling a buzzer-beater moment for Alberta’s nursing care staff, negotiators announced a tentative agreement to end the province’s striking workers’ stand-off. The talks, which intensified over the past several days, culminated in a deal that aims to address wage pressures, nurse-to-patient ratios,…