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Kaiser strike: thousands sent to picket line
  • 4th Oct 2023

Kaiser strike: thousands sent to picket line

Tens of thousands of healthcare workers have gone on strike at Kaiser Permanente hospitals in four US states over wages and staffing shortages. Picketing began on Wednesday at hospitals in California, Colorado, Oregon, and southwest Washington. The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions is seeking a 25% raise over four years and a $25-per-hour minimum wage for all workers across the US, while Kaiser has offered a 13%-16% raise over four years and a $23 minimum wage for California workers. The contracts for 75,000 nurses, ER techs, respiratory therapists, dietary workers, and home health aides expired on 30 September.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs law raising minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour
  • 28th Sep 2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs law raising minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

California fast food workers will receive a minimum wage of $20 per hour starting in April 2022, making it one of the highest in the country. The move reflects the power of labor unions and settles a dispute between labor and business groups. The law also establishes a fast food council with the authority to raise the minimum wage annually. The focus now shifts to a separate bill that would raise the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 per hour.

Mother says Lucy Letby was 'faffing' when baby covered in blood
  • 18th Aug 2023

Mother says Lucy Letby was 'faffing' when baby covered in blood

Nurse Lucy Letby was accused of "faffing" while a baby she murdered was covered in blood, according to the baby's mother. Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six more. The parents of one of the babies said they trusted Letby completely.

What news can we find under Nursing News Section?

Hey there! Ever wondered what kind of information swirls under the wide umbrella of 'Nursing'? Well, today is your lucky day because we're unraveling exactly that. Stand by for some knowledge infusion!

You know when they say Nursing, it's like opening Pandora’s box with a diverse range of sub-topics? That's beyond even Florence Nightingale could anticipate, isn't it?

The most common news you'll find mainly concerns nursing practices or cutting-edge research. Stories about ground-breaking discoveries to enhance patient care and improve outcomes pop up all over the place. It's always refreshing to keep an eye out on what these healthcare heroes are innovating, right?

From another angle, how about some real-life stories from nurses themselves? Because come on, aren’t those tales of life-changing experiences worth a read? Nurses really do see the best and worst humanity has to offer.

Beyond practical aspects though—you'd be surprised—but fields such as nursing education and policy changes also see plenty of coverage in this domain. Whether big-time changes to licensure requirements or updates regarding national public health policy—keeps us on alert mode doesn't it?

And who can forget about workplace issues? Discussions ranging from staffing shortages during pandemics (You know which one I'm talking about) or ways to combat burnout—their resilience never ceases impress us!

Last but not least: technological updates aiding in delivering better care—a realm where healthcare constantly evolves.

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