NURSES

Jun 06 2026HEALTH

Nurses' Views on Elderly Care: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Around the world, people are living longer. This means more older adults need quality care. Nurses are on the front lines of this challenge. But how do they really feel about working with elderly patients? A recent study looked at nurses' attitudes in a major hospital. It explored how they treat ol

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Nurses on the Front Lines: How Climate Change Shapes Their Work in South Africa

South Africa’s primary health clinics are facing a new kind of challenge: the growing impact of climate change. Every year, hotter temperatures, unpredictable rains, and more intense storms put extra pressure on these clinics. Nurses are the first people who see patients affected by heat‑relat

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May 11 2026HEALTH

How ICU nurses rank their biggest workplace struggles

ICU nurses deal with unique challenges every day. A study in Iran asked fourteen experienced ICU nurses to share the biggest barriers they face at work. The nurses pointed to eighteen main issues, which were grouped into five areas: the physical space, the tools they use, the tasks they perform, the

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Nurses in the OR: Spotting Burnout with Smart Tech

Operating‑room nurses face a hidden danger called compassion fatigue, a kind of burnout that can hurt their health, shake up the nursing team, and put patients at risk. A new study looked closely at how common this fatigue is among OR nurses and what it looks like in everyday work. Researchers

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May 08 2026HEALTH

What puts nurses and aides in harm’s way at work?

Violence in health care isn’t just bad behavior between one person and another. Research keeps showing that some workers face much higher risks than others. Nurses and nursing assistants, especially women and people of color, report more threats, shouting, and even physical attacks. Yet many studies

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May 03 2026OPINION

Teachers and nurses deserve real respect, not just online words

Schools used to be places where adults actually worked with kids, not battlegrounds. Teachers once had room to teach without constant fear of insults, threats, or budget cuts. Now many quit because the job has become harder than it needs to be. Some parents and politicians seem to think teaching is

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Apr 29 2026HEALTH

Nurses in Palliative Care: Skills That Go Beyond Medicine

Palliative care nurses face daily challenges beyond just managing pain. They often deal with patients dealing with deep emotional and spiritual distress. Research suggests that these nurses benefit from specific skills that aren't always taught in standard training. A previous study looked at genera

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Feb 16 2026OPINION

Protecting Students with Medical Needs: Why School Nurses Matter

In Alaska, schools are facing tough choices about budgets. One area that's often on the chopping block is school nurses. But for kids with serious medical conditions, like Type 1 diabetes, having a nurse at school isn't just a comfort—it's a necessity. Type 1 diabetes isn't something that can be ma

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Jan 24 2026HEALTH

Nurses' Hidden Struggles: The Unseen Toll of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on everyone, but nurses have faced some of the biggest challenges. They've had to deal with shortages of supplies, overwhelming workloads, and tough ethical choices. This has taken a toll on their well-being, job security, and the care they can provide. A recent

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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

Nurses from Indonesia Face Big Challenges Abroad

Nurses who move to other countries for work often struggle a lot. They face many problems that can hurt their mental health. These problems include adjusting to new workplaces, dealing with language barriers, and adapting to different cultures. These nurses have to learn new ways of doing things. T

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