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North America, American Nurses Association

ANA Now Accepts LPNs and LVNs as Members: What This Historic Bylaws Change Means for You

ANA’s Membership Assembly just approved a historic bylaws change allowing LPNs and LVNs to join. Here’s what changed and what happens next.

Fake Nurse in blue scrubs and mask photographing newborn babies in hospital bassinets.
Africa

Child Trafficking: Fake Nurse Caught Filming Newborns in Anambra – How to Spot Fake Healthcare Workers

Fake nurse caught filming newborns in Anambra clinic sparks child trafficking fears. Learn how to spot fake healthcare workers, protect your babies, and understand Nigeria’s child trafficking crisis.

Nursing recruitment, North America, World

How fake nurse convicted in Michigan ended up getting nursing jobs in 2 other states

Leticia Gallarzo sentenced to 75 months for posing as an RN in Michigan using a stolen license. She later fraudulently worked in Illinois & California. Details on her third conviction.

World, North America

FBI & DOJ Opens Civil rights investigation into Nurse Alex Pretti killing

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into a fatal federal agent shooting in Minneapolis, with the FBI leading the review.

VA Nurse Alex Pretti killed in Minneapolis
World, North America

Trump Operations: Cancer-Survivor VA Nurse Alex Pretti Killed in Minneapolis Shooting

The fatal shooting of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti, a cancer survivor, in Minneapolis has intensified scrutiny of Trump-era federal law enforcement, weeks after another controversial ICE shooting.

Blog, Africa, North America, World

Heroic Kenyan Nurse Saves Passenger on United Airlines Flight to Boston

US-based Kenyan nurse Irene Jepchirchir Masai saves a passenger who suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on United Airlines. Recognized under the “Heroes on Board” program.

Palestinians watching damages done to a Ambulance at AL Shifa Gaza hospital
Asia, Ethics in Nursing, Politics

Al Shifa Hospital’s Moral Conundrum: Upholding Healthcare Ethics Amid Nationalistic Strife

Amidst Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ethical dilemmas arise regarding healthcare in conflict zones. Controversy surrounds Al Shifa Hospital, accused by Israel of housing Hamas operations, whilst refuted by Hamas and hospital staff. International healthcare organizations have endorsed an ethical code for such emergencies, stressing patient well-being and the necessity for impartial investigations into such claims.

Patrick Fakoya, BBN Rico Swavey
Africa, Blog, World

BBN Rico: We condemn “Gutter Journalism” attacks on the nursing profession

We have been following recent developments around the death of a Lawyer, Former housemate of Big Brother Naija (BBN season

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