nurses
How does Travel Nurse Pay Compare to Permanent Staff Nurses?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our country’s nurses were pushed to the brink. They risked their lives, faced burnout, and were overworked caring for patients as each new wave of the pandemic hit. According to a study released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, roughly 100,000 nurses left the workforce during the pandemic. …
Help school nurses heal from COVID’s mental health impact
I would like to bring attention to survey results that asked 8,000 school nurses 121 questions about their mental health during COVID. The survey, a collaborative effort between the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Association of School Nurses, was titled “Mental Health of School Nurses in the United States during …
Letter to the editor: Help school nurses heal from COVID’s mental health impact
I would like to bring attention to survey results that asked 8,000 school nurses 121 questions about their mental health during COVID. The survey, a collaborative effort between the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Association of School Nurses, was titled “Mental Health of School Nurses in the United States during …
Merit Health Biloxi celebrates nurse’s 30 years on the job
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – Wednesday, Mayor Fofo Gilich proclaimed August 3rd “Ira Fay Day” in Biloxi. Ira Fay is an employee at Merit Health Biloxi, and Gilich has known her since the 1960s. “We grew up together, literally,” Gilich said. “I graduated in 1965. She graduated in 1967. We were all roller skating together. I …
Ochsner Health is the first hospital system to commit to bringing Ukrainian nurses to USA
This week, CGFNS International, Inc. (CGFNS) publicly announced its “Passport2Liberty” initiative that will restore credentials for Ukrainian nurses who wish to migrate to the United States. Recognizing that special attention must be given to those forced to flee their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster, CGFNS will leverage its credentials assessment expertise, partnerships, …
Occupational Health Nurses and Safety — Occupational Health & Safety
More Than Case Workers: Occupational Health Nurses and Safety Occupational health nurses are the key to promoting whole health and safety on worksites. By Tessa Stanaland Jun 21, 2022 Occupational health care is in the midst of a transformation. Safety will always be the leading pillar of occupational health, but today a greater …
Expand the Newark, New Jersey, health care workers’ strike!
Are you a health care worker on strike? We want to hear about your experience. Contact the World Socialist Web Site Health Care Worker Newsletter today. The strike of more than 300 nurses, respiratory therapists and radiology technicians at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey, has entered its third week. Workers are fighting …
Nurses plan strike at NorCal Sutter Health facilities on Monday
NURSES AND HEALTH CARE WORKERS ARE PREPARING TO STRIKE TOMORROW. THIS IS AT 15 SUTTER HEALTH FACILITIES ACROSS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE ONE DAY STRIKE INVOLVES MORE THAN 8,000 WORKERS. THE CALIFORNIA NURSES ASSOCIATION SAYS SUTTER REFUSES TO ADDRESS THEIR PROPOSALS ABOUT SAFE STAFFING AND HEALTH PROTECTIONS. THE UNION SAYS WORKERS HAVE ENBE IN NEGOTIATISON SINCE …
Frustrated nurses waiting months to get licensed : Shots
At first, Reeny Pereira didn’t mind the wait. The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing told Pereira it would take about 12 weeks for her to get licensed to work in the state. Pereira had been working long hours as a shock trauma nurse in Maryland and was ready for a break. She had just gotten …
Months After Hack, Scripps Health COVID Nurses Finally Being Paid OT – NBC 7 San Diego
Frustrated COVID unit nurses with Scripps Health are finally starting to be paid for overtime and double-time hours they worked more than three months ago, during the peak of the Omicron surge. It will be close to another month, however, before they’re paid off in full for money they earned in December and January. The …
