Men are increasingly entering the nursing profession in the U.S., driven by job stability and efforts to combat stereotypes. Universities like UAB are actively recruiting men, and male nurses find demand in various specialties, contributing to improved patient outcomes and challenging traditional gender roles in healthcare.
Nursing is becoming a more attractive career for men in the U.S., driven by high job demand and diminishing opportunities in male-dominated industries. Efforts to dismantle stereotypes, exemplified by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, are helping increase male representation in the profession, which offers a stable path to a middle-class life.
An inquest heard that an infusion tube delivering medicine to a premature baby at a Hong Kong public hospital was closed for unknown reasons shortly before her death in 2023. Nurses testified they did not know why the valve closed, with one resigning amid media criticism.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare has established a legal framework for nurses to perform medical support tasks, defining 43 specific duties. This aims to systematically manage these roles and was enacted following the Nursing Act.
A father of two, Stefan Johnson, rescued a toddler from a pond at Bryngarw Country Park in Bridgend. Two nurses, Emma Brown and Kelsey Pirie, then resuscitated the three-year-old boy, who was hospitalized in stable condition.
A father-of-two, Stefan Johnson, rescued a toddler from drowning at Bryngarw Country Park in Bridgend. Two nurses, Emma Brown and Kelsey Pirie, then performed CPR, reviving the three-year-old boy just as paramedics arrived. The child is hospitalized in stable condition.
Palestinian pediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya, former head of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, is severely beaten in Israeli prison. His lawyer reports he is barely recognizable and fears for his life. UN experts warn the detention and torture of Gaza's medics is part of a deliberate destruction of the healthcare system and potentially genocide.
A secret deal between Keir Starmer and Donald Trump will significantly increase UK spending on branded drugs, potentially costing £44.7bn by 2030 and leading to an estimated 229,000 additional deaths by 2036 due to cuts in NHS services. The agreement, criticized for its lack of transparency and parliamentary scrutiny, has been slammed by health researchers as a "massacre made in Whitehall."
Two former nurses are suing Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital in Pennsylvania, alleging the facility ignored a nurse's substance abuse for eight years, which they claim contributed to two patient deaths and involved fraudulent billing.
A skydiving plane crashed in Tomblaine, northeastern France, killing all 11 on board, including 5 nurses on a first skydiving jump amid a heatwave.
A plane carrying 10 parachutists (5 trainee nurses, 5 instructors) and a pilot crashed in Tomblaine, France, killing all 11 on board shortly after takeoff, with the engine seemingly cutting out, amid a heatwave.
Video evidence of Sydney nurses allegedly making antisemitic comments and threats to an Israeli influencer has been excluded from their trial. The nurses pleaded not guilty to menacing and offensive behavior.
Guo Xiaoping, a former hospital director in Shanxi, China, founded the Red Ribbon Primary School in 2006. It is the only full-time school in China for children with HIV, providing education to those who contracted the virus at birth and often lost parents to AIDS.
A Royal College of Nursing report reveals a "crisis" in UK learning disability nursing, with numbers falling by a third since 2009. This leaves 1.5 million people with learning disabilities without adequate care, impacting their legal right to equitable health services.
Taiwanese legislator Chiu Hui-ju criticized the Labor Standards Act's rest period rule, stating it's ineffective for busy nurses who often skip meals and rely on bubble tea for energy. She urged the Ministry of Labor to increase inspections to ensure compliance and protect healthcare workers.
Experts advocate for school nurses in Germany, citing benefits in preventing health issues, supporting students with chronic conditions, and reducing healthcare costs. Despite successful pilot projects and international examples, widespread implementation is hindered by funding debates.
The National Hospital Organization disciplined two male nurses at the Yamato Mental Health Center in Nara Prefecture for patient abuse. A 40s nurse was suspended for 2.5 months for wiping the floor with a patient's clothes and dragging a patient. A 50s nurse was suspended for 5 days for force-feeding a patient. The abuse was reported by another staff member in April 2025.
Four nurses infected with the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recovered and been discharged. The WHO expressed optimism for more patient recoveries due to early diagnosis and strengthened response measures. This outbreak, the third-largest since Ebola's discovery, has seen 282 confirmed cases and 42 deaths.
Five Ebola patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital in DR Congo, with health officials celebrating the milestone. The current outbreak has claimed nearly 250 lives, but authorities emphasize that recovery is possible and urge people to seek medical help.
Brazil is implementing a nationwide initiative to remove ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from hospital menus and school meals, promoting healthier, locally sourced alternatives. This ambitious project faces logistical and political challenges but is gaining momentum with potential federal legislation and successful pilot programs.
Children and young people in England are waiting up to three days in A&E for specialist mental health beds, NHS figures reveal. The Royal College of Nursing calls it a "catastrophic system-wide failure" as waits of over 12 hours have tripled since 2019.
The NaNaz, a six-piece punk band from South Wales formed by women in their 50s and 60s, are proving to be a real-life inspiration, encouraging other women to form their own bands and embrace their creativity.
Racist abuse against NHS nurses has increased by 86% in recent years, with the RCN blaming the normalization of extreme views in politics and media. Nurses reported 6,812 incidents last year, a significant rise from 2022, with many cases involving racial slurs and discrimination.
A survey reveals nearly two-thirds of UK nurses believe NHS understaffing compromises patient safety. The RCN warns of a "deadly mix" from staff shortages and complex patient needs, urging mandatory safe staffing levels. NHS leaders also warn of service cuts due to funding issues.
