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# nursing - Wednesday 8 April, 2020
New WHO report warns that there is a global shortage of nurses
The study was compiled before Covid-19 and calls for greater investment in nursing.
# nursing - Tuesday 7 April, 2020
Student nurses could be fast-tracked to qualification to tackle Covid-19
A plan to ensure the early registration of nursing interns is being discussed.
# nursing - Thursday 26 March, 2020
'To be honest, I nearly feel safer in work' - Kilkenny star on the front line in St Vincent's Hospital
Grace Walsh: ‘If we had the option of playing a championship and winning an All-Ireland, or our family and friends being healthy, I think we would all choose our family and friends being healthy.’
# nursing - Monday 26 August, 2019
Over 1,300 nursing and midwifery posts in Irish hospitals are being left vacant
One in six midwifery posts are being left vacant.
# nursing - Saturday 15 December, 2018
Nurses are the victims in 70% of assaults in Irish hospitals
Figures from the HSE show how frequently nursing staff are assaulted.
# nursing - Saturday 8 September, 2018
University lecturer who claimed she was denied full time role over marital status awarded €9.5k
While it was ruled she was “victimised”, the woman wasn’t discriminated against, the WRC said.
# nursing - Tuesday 20 February, 2018
Psychiatric nurses have commenced industrial action at Waterford University Hospital
Industrial action has also escalated in Kilkenny.
# nursing - Monday 21 August, 2017
The CAO points are out - but remember, don't panic
It’s the first set of offers since a new points system was introduced.
# nursing - Sunday 16 July, 2017
Nurses trained in the US denied access to work in Irish hospitals - despite years of experience
Nursing staffing levels have fallen by more than 3,000 in the last 10 years and the HSE says it’s trying to increase the workforce by over 1,200 this year.
# nursing - Thursday 6 July, 2017
Received a CAO offer today? Here's what you need to know
Over 6,600 people, mainly mature and deferred applicants, will get offers.
# nursing - Thursday 9 March, 2017
There has been a plunge in the number of students who want to do nursing
A total of 76,086 applications were received by CAO 1 February.
# nursing - Tuesday 10 January, 2017
An Irish nurse: 'I began to hate my job. I questioned my career. There were days when I came home crying'
A former public sector nurse highlights the challenging working conditions she and her colleagues endured as they cared for patients.
# nursing - Thursday 13 October, 2016
This woman had an excellent response to being called 'just a nurse'
“I have helped babies into the world, many of whom needed assistance to take their first breath, and yet I am just a nurse.”
# nursing - Wednesday 10 August, 2016
There were more patients on trolleys last month than in any July in the past decade
However, in a statement to TheJournal.ie, the HSE disputed the INMO narrative, saying that the trolley count for yesterday showed an an overall reduction compared to the same date last year.
# nursing - Tuesday 28 June, 2016
This mam went viral after she stopped her own wedding to breastfeed her daughter
“That moment when you’re getting married and your baby gets hungry”
# nursing - Saturday 12 March, 2016
This mother found a clever way to hit back at critics of her breastfeeding photos
“I bet this won’t be reported because you can see this picture in every mall you step into.”
This mam found a clever way to hit back at critics of her breastfeeding photos
“I bet this won’t be reported, because you can see this picture in every mall you step into.”
# nursing - Thursday 25 February, 2016
'Last Tuesday was the hardest and most dangerous shift I've ever worked'
Every morning and every evening nurses are in tears, tears of frustration, despair, hopelessness and exhaustion, writes Carol Cronin.
# nursing - Monday 14 December, 2015
Nurses strike called off as last-minute talks lead to new staffing proposals
INMO members will be balloted on a new set of proposals.
# nursing - Tuesday 14 July, 2015
Penneys 'urgently investigating' claims security guard took baby from breastfeeding mother
The security guard, according to the woman, forcibly removed the baby from her breast.
# nursing - Monday 9 March, 2015
Nursing is the big loser in this year's CAO applications
The college application service has released details from the initial round of course choices
# nursing - Tuesday 3 February, 2015
Lots of new jobs on the way after crunch overcrowding talks
Nursing union the INMO has called for the jobs to be filled immediately “to alleviate the continued suffering of patients in inhumane conditions”.
# nursing - Thursday 25 December, 2014
The Night Nurse: Caring for cancer sufferers on Christmas Day is a privilege that helps me appreciate life
The Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Service provides palliative care to cancer patients at the end of their cancer journey during the night, so they can stay in the comfort of their home, surrounded by the ones they love.
# nursing - Saturday 11 October, 2014
'We had to face facts that maybe our little girl was not going to make it'
LauraLynn palliative carers are looking after 40 families, who say the HSE respite could be organised a lot quicker.
# nursing - Monday 6 October, 2014
Spanish nurse tests positive for Ebola in first infection to take place outside Africa
The infection has now been confirmed by Spain’s Health Minister.
# nursing - Thursday 11 September, 2014
Group of Mount Carmel nurses owed €60k in redundancy payments
The nurses might not receive the payments, as they are now considered to be unsecured creditors under the liquidation.
# nursing - Tuesday 12 August, 2014
Comic depicting Irish nurses in Australia sparks anger online
It follows a hospital recruitment drive targeting specifically Irish nurses.
# nursing - Sunday 20 July, 2014
Opinion: We have made no preparations for our ageing population
Ireland’s population is growing older and living longer – and the reality is we are not prepared for the fallout.
# nursing - Wednesday 26 February, 2014
Patients more likely to die when cared for by nurses with heavy workloads
In Ireland, the average patient-to-nurse ratio is 6·9, which is mid-range in comparison to other European countries.
# nursing - Wednesday 15 January, 2014
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Conferences and classes planned as nursing union buys former hospital for €2.9m [pics]
The distinctive red brick and terracotta building was built between 1899 and 1901. The INMO plans to use it as an education and conference centre.
# nursing - Monday 16 December, 2013
Home for Christmas? Stay and check out job prospects says recruiter
Recruitment agency Servisource says that there are particular skill shortages in the areas of nursing and construction.
# nursing - Monday 30 September, 2013
Nursing home says it will create 120 new jobs in the next three months
The positions in nursing, administration, catering, managerial and support systems areas are being developed by the McMahon Health Group at the Cairnhill Bray facility.
# nursing - Thursday 29 August, 2013
Architecture and engineering points drop in second round CAO offers
More than 3,029 students receive offers in the CAO second round today.
# nursing - Friday 16 August, 2013
This mama panda cuddling her baby is almost lethally adorable
They had been apart since the cub’s birth a month ago.
# nursing - Wednesday 31 July, 2013
Breastfeeding and eating fish could make your children smarter
A study revealed that nursing is associated with three-year-olds having better language skills and seven-year-olds being more intelligent.
# nursing - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
65 jobs announced at Dublin care centre
Beechfield Nursing Home Group today announced the creation of 65 new jobs at its new care facility, Mount Hybla Private Designated Care Centre .
# nursing - Monday 21 January, 2013
50 new jobs in nursing and social care
Nua Healthcare is creating the permanent positions in Dublin, Kildare, Laois and Offaly.
# nursing - Saturday 12 January, 2013
HSE says strong interest in new nursing jobs, despite boycott calls
The HSE began advertising yesterday for graduate nurses and midwives – but nursing unions have call for a boycott of the jobs.
# nursing - Friday 4 January, 2013
Nurses to rally against graduate scheme
Two unions are calling for a boycott of the recently-announced HSE nursing graduate scheme.
# nursing - Thursday 20 December, 2012
Nurses' union demands boycott of graduate scheme over pay dispute
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says graduate nurses should not have to work for 80 per cent of the usual wage.
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Poll: When it's sunny in Ireland - do you wear sunscreen?
IT’S ANOTHER DAY and the sun is shining yet again.
Met Éireann forecasts that this week will see temperatures reach as high as 27 degrees, with clear skies set to stay.
Before you head out to soak up some rays, do you make sure to protect your skin?
Among other measures, the Irish Cancer Society advises people to wear sunscreen in Ireland when they’re out and about between April and September.
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Today we want to know: When it’s sunny in Ireland – do you wear sunscreen?
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