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# Fellow Nurses Africa

Fellow Nurses Africa is the independent voice of African nursing,  we educate,  inform and support the nursing profession. Nursing jobs, news, relocation, and education for Nurses

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- [Shocking Impostor Exposed: Fake Florida Nurse Treats 4,000 Patients for Months Using Stolen License](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/fake-nurse-florida-4000-patients.html) - In a jaw-dropping breach of trust, a 29-year-old Florida woman posed as a registered nurse for months and cared for over 4,000 patients. She took vitals, gave medications, and even performed procedures—all without any formal training. The scam unraveled only when she applied for a promotion, and her credentials failed scrutiny. Now facing felony charges,
- [The 2025 CPR Guideline Update: What Every Nurse and Healthcare Provider Needs to Know](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/the-2025-cpr-guideline-update-what-every-nurse-and-healthcare-provider-needs-to-know.html) - These updates directly influence bedside care, emergency response workflows, community teaching, and clinical decision-making.
- [‘She Was in Active Labor’: Texas Nurse Lets Third-Time Black Mum Give Birth in Wheelchair, Delaying Care for Documentation](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/texas-nurse-black-mum-gives-birth-wheelchair-delayed-care-documentation.html) - A viral TikTok has ignited outrage after a Texas nurse allegedly let a Black mother of two in active labor with her third baby deliver in a wheelchair while she prioritized documentation over emergency care.
- [Why Every African Nurse Needs a Digital Health Portfolio — And How to Build One in 7 Days](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/african-nurse-digital-portfolio.html) - Future-proof your career: Build a digital nurse portfolio in 7 days. Free, simple, powerful — prove your impact to recruiters, donors, and policymakers.
- [Peter Obi Donates 10 Million Naira To Oluyoro College of Nursing Science, Ibadan](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/peter-obi-donates-10m-oluyoro-college-of-nursing.html) - Peter Obi has donated ₦10 million to the College of Nursing, Oluyoro, Ibadan, reinforcing his commitment to building Nigeria’s next generation of nurses.
- [Sierra Leone Police Nurse Found Dead in Bo City Home Sierra Leone; 16-Year-Old Relative in Custody as Investigation Deepens](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/sierra-leone-police-nurse-found-dead-bo-city-investigation.html) - A police nurse in Sierra Leone has been found dead in her Bo City apartment, sustaining multiple stab wounds. A 16-year-old relative is assisting police as investigations deepen.
- [How to Make Hospitals Disability-Friendly: What We Can All Do.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/make-hospitals-disability-friendly-africa.html) - By Ojebode Dorcas Ifeoluwa Imagine walking into a hospital and finding you can’t enter a ward because there’s no ramp. Or trying to speak with a nurse and realizing there’s no interpreter to help you communicate. For many people living with disabilities, this is not imagination...it’s everyday reality. Hospitals should heal, not create obstacles. I’ll
- [Fatal Hospital Error: 2-Year-Old Boy Dies from 10x Potassium Overdose After Staff Miss Decimal Point](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/toddler-overdose-hospital-decimal-error-florida.html) - Tragic toddler death: 2-year-old overdosed on potassium at Shands Hospital due to decimal error. Mother sues for negligence after cardiac arrest and brain death.
- [Breaking: Nigerian Nurse Exposed in Multi-Million Naira GoFundMe Scam](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/breaking-nigerian-nurse-exposed-in-multi-million-naira-gofundme-scam-nigerian-nurse-imoh-ben-david-gofundme-scam-exposed.html) - Nigerian nurse Imoh Ben David accused of faking life-saving surgery after a minor accident to raise millions via GoFundMe. Viral appeal paused as scam exposed.
- [Only 9% Pass in Public Health, 83% in General Nursing as NMCN Releases November 2025 Exam Results - Raises Concerns](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/november-council-result-nmcn-2025.html) - The released report showed that candidates in the General Nursing Programme recorded the highest success rate, with 17,263 candidates passing, an 83% pass rate.
- [Only 9% Pass in Public Health, 83% in General Nursing as NMCN Releases November 2025 Exam Results - Results Raise Concern](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/nmcn-november-2025-results-9-percent-public-health-pass-rate.html) - NMCN releases November 2025 results: 73% pass rate overall, with stark 9% in Public Health Nursing raising alarms. Check scores, next steps, and reactions.
- [Zimbabwean Nurse Gracious Jim Conquers Zambia's Top Nursing Award Among 7,000 Rivals](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/zimbabwean-nurse-wins-zambia-best-student-award.html) - Zimbabwean student nurse Gracious Jim claims top honors in Zambia, beating 7,000 rivals with awards in leadership and medical nursing excellence.
- [Heartbreaking NHS Failure: Elderly Dad Dies After Falling from Corridor Trolley Left Unattended All Night](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/nhs-trolley-death-elderly-man-falls.html) - Elderly dad dies in NHS trolley fall after staff left him alone in corridor overnight, ignoring his one-to-one care needs at busy Chorley Hospital.
- [For Migrating Nurses - Health History Could Block Your U.S. Visa](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/health-history-us-visa-nurses.html) - Before you begin your U.S. nursing journey, check this first your health history could affect your visa approval.
- [10 Inclusive Communication Tips, Every Nurse Should Master](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/inclusive-communication-tips-for-nurses.html) - Beyond your words, patients are constantly scanning your expressions to determine acceptance. Ensure you maintain an open posture (don't cross your arms), a pleasant facial expression and encouraging nonverbal cues like nodding.
- [Veteran Nurse Suspended After Speaking Out on Poor Conditions at PMH](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/veteran-nurse-suspended-pmh-sister-pearl-bahamas.html) - A 44-year nursing veteran has been suspended after a viral video showed her speaking passionately about the difficult working conditions faced by staff at Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau. The Public Hospitals Authority confirmed the suspension, citing a breach of social media policy, while the public and nurses’ union have rallied behind her in support.
- [After Hurricane Melissa, Emergency Field Hospital Now Operational in Black River, St. Elizabeth](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/after-hurricane-melissa-field-hospital-jamaica.html) - According to Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, the hospital admitted about 50 patients within its first 24 hours of operation.
- [Trump Strikes Landmark Deal To Cut Weight-Loss Drug Prices And Expand Coverage](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/trump-weight-loss-drug-deal-price-cut.html) - President Donald Trump announces a groundbreaking deal with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to slash prices of popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and expand Medicare coverage for millions of Americans.
- [Two Kerala Nurses Save Passenger Who Suffered Cardiac Arrest Mid-Air on Flight To UAE](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/kerala-nurses-save-passenger-cardiac-arrest-mid-air.html) - Two nurses from Kerala saved a man’s life after he suffered cardiac arrest mid-air on a flight to the UAE, performing CPR and stabilizing him until the plane landed safely.
- [Nurse Jailed for Life After Killing 10 Patients to Reduce Workload](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/german-nurse-life-imprisonment-10-patient-murders-workload.html) - German nurse jailed for life after murdering 10 patients and attempting to kill 27 others to ease night shift workload. Shocking case echoes Niels Högel.
- [At least 11 residents killed, 30 injured as fire engulfs nursing home](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/tuzla-nursing-home-fire-11-residents-killed-30-injured.html) - At least 11 bedridden residents killed and 30 injured in Tuzla nursing home fire on 4 Nov 2025. Blaze started on 8th floor; investigation underway.
- [Fears Rise Over Possible Disease Outbreak in Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/disease-outbreak-fears-jamaica-hurricane-melissa-2025.html) - alert after Hurricane Melissa left behind flooding, dead livestock, and sanitation challenges. Officials are working to prevent outbreaks of leptospirosis, dengue, and other infectious diseases as cleanup continues
- [6 Dead, 25 Hospitalized in Expanding U.S. Listeria Outbreak Linked to Prepared Pasta Meals](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/listeria-outbreak-usa.html) - At least 27 people across 18 U.S. states have fallen ill in a deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to ready-to-eat pasta meals. The CDC confirms six deaths and 25 hospitalizations, with one pregnancy-related fetal loss. Consumers are urged to discard recalled products sold at major retailers and clean their refrigerators thoroughly as investigations continue.
- [Nurse-Turned-Influencer Dies at 31 From Suspected Heart Attack in Malaysia](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/taiwanese-nurse-influencer-dies-malaysia.html) - Local media reports indicate that emergency services were called but could not reach her in time. Her manager told reporters that Hsieh had no known health issues and had maintained a regular fitness routine.
- [GHOST CAMPUS, REAL VICTIMS: The Truth Behind Tower College’s Nursing Lie](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/ghost-campus-tower-college-nigeria-fake-nursing-school-exposed.html) - Tower College: unaccredited Lagos nursing school run by poultry farmer. No JAMB, fake ND/HND. 50+ illegal colleges shut since 2023. Verify before enrolling.
- [Massacre in Sudan: Nurses, Doctors, and Patients Slain in Cold Blood as Hospitals Turn to Killing Fields](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/11/sudan-hospital-massacre.html) - Hundreds of nurses, doctors, patients, and their relatives have been murdered in cold blood at hospitals in Sudan, prompting urgent calls for international intervention to protect what remains of the country’s collapsing healthcare system.
- [Breaking Barriers: FUOYE’s Proposed One-Year Route to Nursing Degree](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/fuooye-one-year-bnsc-conversion-hnd-nurses.html) - FUOYE proposes a 1-year BNSc conversion for HND nurses under NMCN reforms. Prof Tijani reveals fast-track degree to secure directorate careers.
- [The USA Faces 480% Surge in Fast Spreading Measles Outbreak After 25 Years of “Elimination”, About 42+ States Affected](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/us-measles-outbreak-2025.html) - After 25 years of measles “elimination,” the U.S. is seeing a sharp comeback. Over 700 cases across 42 states mark a 480% rise from last year.
- [Stroke Cases Rising in Uganda Amid Gaps in National Data](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/stroke-cases-rising-uganda-2025.html) - Recent research among older adults with hypertension in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area found a stroke prevalence of 18.3 percent, meaning nearly one in five hypertensive older patients has suffered a stroke
- [NHS Makes Morning-After Pill Free at Pharmacies Across England](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/free-morning-after-pill-nhs-england.html) - The NHS has expanded free access to the emergency contraceptive pill across nearly 10,000 pharmacies in England, aiming to remove cost and access barriers while strengthening women’s reproductive health services.
- [Tinubu Approves Centralised Internship Placement for nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/tinubu-approves-centralised-nurse-internship-placement-nigeria.html) - President Bola Tinubu approves centralised nurse internship placement in Nigeria. NMCN announces transparent, merit-based system for public health facilities.
- [UK Nurse Suspended by NMC for Secretly Working Two Full-Time Jobs](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/uk-nurse-suspended-nmc-secret-dual-full-time-jobs.html) - UK nurse Zwelani Ndlovu suspended 18 months by NMC for secretly working two full-time jobs at NHS and Cygnet Health Care, risking patient safety.
- [Canada Approves Leqembi: First Drug Proven to Slow Alzheimer’s Progression](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/canada-approves-leqembi-alzheimers-drug.html) - Health Canada has approved Leqembi (lecanemab), marking a historic step in Alzheimer’s treatment. The drug, proven to slow cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer’s, is the first disease-modifying therapy authorized in Canada.
- [African Nursing Activists Call for Legal Protection of the Title “Nurse (Nr.)” Across Africa](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/ana-protects-nurse-title-africa.html) - The group urges governments and nursing councils to enforce title protection, penalize offenders, and educate the public, emphasizing that misuse by untrained individuals threatens patient safety and professional integrity.
- [JOY IS COMING: NANNM Breaks Silence Amid Ongoing Frustrations for Nigerian Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nannm-breaks-silence-doctor-allowances-nurses-frustrated-joy-coming.html) - NANNM breaks silence on doctor-only allowances, claims CBA wins after fruitless July strike. Nurses frustrated as NARD gets paid. Joy coming?
- [Identifying Depression And Suicidal Thoughts in Nurses Before It's Too Late](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/identifying-depression-suicidal-thoughts-in-nurses-before-its-too-late.html) - Too many nurses are breaking in silence. Behind the smiles and steady hands, many are fighting unseen battles with depression. This article sheds light on how to notice the signs, start conversations, and protect the protectors before it’s too late.
- [Nurse Fired for Threatening Patient to Buy Drug From Specific Chemist](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nurse-fired-for-threatening-patient.html) - A nurse at Kee Level 3 Hospital in Makueni County has been dismissed for professional misconduct after allegedly threatening a patient who failed to buy medication from his preferred chemist. The county health office confirmed his termination following an internal review that found the allegations credible.
- [Connecticut Pays $2 Million Settlement in Murder of Home-Visiting Nurse Joyce Grayson](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/connecticut-nurse-murder-settlement-2025.html) - Connecticut has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit with the family of Joyce Grayson, a visiting nurse murdered on duty in Willimantic. The $2 million settlement reignites concern over home-care nurse safety.
- [Makueni County Fires Nurse for Threatening Patient Over Medicine Refusal](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/makueni-nurse-fired-patient-threats.html) - Makueni County terminates nurse at Kee Level 3 Hospital for intimidating a patient who refused to buy recommended medicine, sparking ethics debate.
- [Ghana Mourns Phyllis Boateng: Nurse, Philanthropist, and TikTok Star Leaves Lasting Legacy](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/ghana-phyllis-boateng-nurse-philanthropist-legacy.html) - Phyllis Boateng, a Ghanaian nurse and TikTok star, passed away at 31, leaving a legacy of compassion through her Inspire Africa Foundation. Her work empowered orphans, widows, and youth with disabilities, reshaping healthcare and communities.
- [Horrific Crime in Egypt: 13-Year-Old Boy Kills Classmate, Commits Cannibalism in Shocking Case](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/horrific-egypt-cannibal-murder-teen-classmate.html) - In Ismailia, Egypt, a 13-year-old boy murdered his classmate, dismembered him, and committed cannibalism, inspired by violent media. The case has sparked national outrage.
- [What the World Should Learn from the Canada–New Zealand Nurses’ Strikes](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nurses-strike-lessons-from-canada-and-new-zealand.html) - From Auckland to Ontario, nurses are taking a stand for safe staffing, fair pay, and respect. Here’s what global health leaders should learn from the Canada–New Zealand nurses’ strikes.
- [KNH Surgeons Perform World’s Largest Breast Reduction on 17-Year-Old Girl](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/knh-world-largest-breast-reduction-surgery.html) - Kenyatta National Hospital surgeons have performed a record-breaking breast reduction, removing 20.86 kg of tissue from a 17-year-old girl suffering from rare gigantomastia.
- [Canadian Nurses Leaving in High Numbers: A Reality Check for Africa’s ‘Japa Generation’](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/canadian-nurses-leaving-high-numbers-reality-check-for-african-japa-generation.html) - Thousands of Canadian nurses are leaving their jobs due to burnout, long hours, and lack of support — a wake-up call for African nurses who dream of greener pastures abroad.
- [10 Common Early Career Mistakes Nurses Make And How To Avoid Them](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/common-mistakes-nurses-make-early-in-their-career.html) - 9. Comparing Yourself to Others Watching other nurses seem more confident or faster can make you doubt yourself. How to avoid it: Focus on your own progress. Everyone has a different learning curve. Confidence comes with consistency.
- [Battle for Nursing Education Reforms: N&MCN Restrictions Hit ODL Nursing Programmes in Nigeria](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/battle-for-nursing-education-reforms-nmcn-restrictions-hit-odl-nursing-programmes-nigeria.html) - Discover the latest on the N&MCN's restrictions on ODL nursing programmes in Nigeria, limiting access to RNs only. Explore the battle for nursing education reforms and its impact on LCMs and LCNs.
- [President Joe Biden Rings the Bell After Completing Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/joe-biden-completes-radiation-therapy-prostate-cancer.html) - President Joe Biden celebrated a milestone in his cancer journey by ringing the bell at Penn Medicine after completing radiation therapy.
- [BREAKING NEWS: Bandits Storm Kaduna Hospital, Abduct Doctor, Five Patients, and Security Guard](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/kaduna-hospital-abduction-doctor-patients.html) - Armed bandits raided a Kaduna hospital, abducting a doctor, five patients, and a guard. The Kaduna hospital abduction has sparked calls for stronger protection of healthcare workers.
- [Kano Deputy Governor Sparks Outrage After Demeaning Remarks About Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/kano-deputy-governor-demeaning-nursing-comments-controversy.html) - Nigerian nurses have expressed outrage after the Deputy Governor of Kano State made a controversial statement undermining the nursing profession, describing nurses as less qualified to handle Primary Health Centres than Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs).
- [UK Hospital Scandal: Nigerian Man Who Worked as Female Nurse in A&E Escapes Jail Time](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/uk-hospital-scandal-nigerian-man-who-worked-as-female-nurse-in-ae-escapes-jail-time.html) - Nigerian man avoids jail after posing as female nurse in UK A&E scandal at Countess of Chester Hospital. Latest on NHS safeguards from Fellow Nurses Africa.
- [NMCN Issues New Policy on Exam Participation for Pregnant and Postpartum Candidates](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nmcn-exam-policy-pregnant-candidates.html) - The NMCN has announced new reforms restricting pregnant and postpartum nursing candidates from sitting for exams close to their due dates, citing safety concerns and the need to uphold examination standards.
- [Breaking Limits: Anointing Julius’ Rise to Excellence in Nursing and Leadership at Trinity University](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/anointing-julius-trinity-university-nursing-excellence.html) - At Trinity University, Anointing Julius distinguished himself as a First Class nursing graduate, student leader, and advocate for healthcare innovation. From building networks to launching impactful health initiatives, his story reflects what dedication, vision, and service can achieve in modern nursing.
- [Ghana-Grenada Nursing Export: A Systemic Talent Waste in Disguise](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/ghana-grenada-nursing-export-systemic-talent-waste.html) - Ghana’s new agreement with Grenada to export nurses has sparked mixed reactions. The MoU opens global opportunities for Ghanaian nurses but also exposes the painful reality of underpaid, unemployed health professionals leaving home to find value abroad.
- [From Hospital Ward to Global Influence: UK-Based Nigerian Nurse Bemi Orojuogun Nominated for TikTok Award](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/from-hospital-ward-to-global-influence-nigerian-nurse-bemi-orojuogun-tiktok-award.html) - Discover how Bemi Orojuogun, a UK-based Nigerian nurse, became ‘Bus Aunty,’ earning a 2025 TikTok Award nomination with her viral videos. Celebrate her inspiring journey from hospital ward to global influence.
- [Missouri Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at Nurse During Loud Music Dispute Outside Columbia Hospital](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/missouri-nurse-gun-dispute-boone-hospital.html) - Police in Columbia, Missouri, have arrested a man accused of pointing a gun at a nurse following a loud music dispute outside Boone Hospital Center. The nurse escaped unharmed, and the 52-year-old suspect now faces assault and weapons charges.
- [Redefining Strength: The Growing Role of Men in Modern Nursing](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/redefining-strength-the-growing-role-of-men-in-modern-nursing.html) - Men are changing the face of nursing. Beyond physical strength, they bring leadership, composure, and empathy to the profession. Their growing presence is challenging old stereotypes and creating more inclusive healthcare teams.
- [Ghana Faces Health Workforce Crisis: Over 74,000 Trained Health Workers Unemployed - Could Hit 180,000 by 2028](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/ghana-health-workers-unemployment-crisis-2025.html) - Ghana’s health sector faces a serious threat, tens of thousands of trained professionals remain jobless even as the nation grapples with healthcare delivery challenges. Can Ghana afford to leave its healthcare workers who are mostly young people idle?
- [Gynaecologist links Nigeria’s high maternal deaths to discrimination against women](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/gynaecologist-links-nigerias-high-maternal-deaths-to-discrimination-against-women.html) - Prof. Bosede Afolabi of the University of Lagos has identified gender discrimination and women’s limited decision-making power as major contributors to Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate. Speaking at a valedictory event for Prof. Oluwarotimi Akinola, she urged both men and women to promote equality and empower women to make choices about their own health.
- [Zambian Nurse Faces NMCZ Sanctions Following Viral Rap Video on Graduation Day](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/zambian-nurse-viral-rap-nmcz-apology.html) - A celebratory rap at a graduation ceremony has sparked debate across Zambia, with the Nursing and Midwifery Council citing professional misconduct and the nurse at the center of it all offering a public apology that’s winning hearts across social media.
- [Lagos Woman Nearly Dies After Botched BBL by Nurse Posing as Plastic Surgeon](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/lagos-woman-nearly-dies-after-botched-bbl-by-nurse-posing-as-plastic-surgeon.html) - A Lagos woman shares her near-death experience after a fake nurse posing as a plastic surgeon performed a botched BBL procedure, leaving her with severe complications and ₦7 million in medical bills.
- [Fortis College Unveils 15-Month Nursing Program in Utah to Address Global Shortage](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/fortis-college-15-month-nursing-program-utah-2026.html) - Discover Fortis College’s 15-month Associate Degree in Practical Nursing program in Utah, launching January 2026 to address the global nursing shortage.
- [Joint Commission Recognizes Nurse Staffing as a National Performance Goal for 2026 — A New Era for Healthcare Safety](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/joint-commission-nurse-staffing-goal-2026.html) - Hospitals that fail to show measurable evidence of adequate staffing could risk their accreditation status. This development represents one of the most significant changes to hospital standards in recent years. It aims to...
- [Ohio Man Charged After Alleged Assault on Disabled Woman at Nursing Home](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/ohio-nursing-home-assault-disabled-woman.html) - Authorities in North College Hill, Ohio, have charged 29-year-old Remeri Jeter with rape, unlawful restraint, and burglary after an alleged assault on a disabled woman at a local nursing home. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Jeter attempting to enter the facility before pulling the victim behind the building. The case has reignited conversations about the protection of vulnerable patients and the risks posed by repeat offenders.
- [Pediatric Nurse Killed in Hit-and-Run Outside UNM Hospital, Driver Released](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/unm-pediatric-nurse-alec-montoya-killed-hit-and-run-driver-released.html) - The UNM Hospital community is mourning the tragic death of 28-year-old pediatric ER nurse Alec Montoya, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash just outside the hospital. The driver’s release without bail has fueled public anger and renewed conversations on accountability.
- [Family Seeks Justice After 83-Year Old Found Dead in Nursing Home Freezer](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/florida-nursing-home-freezer-death-elder-care-safety-2025.html) - The death of 83-year-old Navy veteran William Eugene Ray in a Florida nursing home freezer has reignited calls for accountability and stronger elder-care safety standards. Authorities say the case appears accidental, but the family insists it was preventable.
- [South African Scientists Make Breakthrough in HIV Cure Research](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/south-africa-hiv-cure-trial-hope-for-africa.html) - A groundbreaking HIV remission trial in South Africa has shown that some participants can control the virus without daily medication. Led by researchers from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, the study brings renewed hope to millions and marks a major step toward an HIV cure developed on African soil.
- [How Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Are Transforming Nursing Care](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/electronic-health-records-in-nursing-care.html) - These concerns highlight the need for nurse-centered EHR designs that balance efficiency, security, and usability. As healthcare becomes more data-driven, nurses are no longer just caregivers; they are also digital stewards of patient information.
- [Nigerian Family Facing Deportation as Daughter Battles Cancer in Canada](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nigerian-family-deportation-daughter-cancer-canada.html) - A Nigerian family living in Fort Erie, Ontario faces deportation amid their daughter’s fight with leukemia. Despite community support and pending humanitarian applications, authorities have ordered their removal, leaving their daughter’s treatment and survival uncertain.
- [Two Zimbabweans Arrested for Smuggling Medications Stolen from South African Hospitals](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/zimbabweans-arrested-hospital-medication-theft-south-africa.html) - Two Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in Midrand after being caught with stolen medications from South African hospitals. The case exposes growing fears over theft in public health facilities and weak cross-border control.
- [Former Nursing Assistant Indicted for Negligent Homicide After Patient’s Fatal Fall in Baton Rouge](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/former-nursing-assistant-indicted-for-negligent-homicide-after-patients-fatal-fall-in-baton-rouge.html) - A former nursing assistant in Baton Rouge has been indicted for negligent homicide following the death of a patient under her care. Authorities say the patient died after falling from a hydraulic lift, raising concerns about safety practices in long-term care facilities.
- [Pregnant Woman’s Death Sparks Protests Over Alleged Medical Negligence at Nalbari Medical College](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/pregnant-womans-death-sparks-protests-over-alleged-medical-negligence-at-nalbari-medical-college.html) - Tension gripped Nalbari, Assam, after the death of a pregnant woman reportedly denied oxygen support at Nalbari Medical College. Her family and residents accuse the hospital of medical negligence, sparking protests and calls for justice.
- [Rift Valley Fever Claims 17 Lives in Senegal](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/senegal-rift-valley-fever-outbreak-2025.html) - Senegal’s health authorities are on high alert as Rift Valley Fever claims 17 lives. The mosquito-borne disease, which also affects livestock, is spreading in northern regions. Officials urge strict mosquito control and safe livestock handling.
- [Ghana’s NHIS System Breakdown Forces Return to Cash and Carry as Patients Face Soaring Medical Bills](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/ghana-nhis-system-breakdown-cash-and-carry.html) - Hospitals across Ghana have reverted to the cash and carry model following a nationwide NHIS system breakdown. Patients now face triple medical costs while authorities rush to fix the crisis.
- [Nursing Mother Collapses and Dies While Breastfeeding Her Baby in Ondo](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nursing-mother-dies-while-breastfeeding-in-ondo.html) - Residents of Akure, Ondo State, were left in shock after a nursing mother collapsed and died while breastfeeding her baby. Witnesses say she complained of weakness before collapsing.
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- [Femi Gbajabiamila, Tunji Alausa, Ali Pate, and Others Named Ambassadors of Nigerian Nursing and Midwifery](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nigeria-nursing-awards-gbajabiamila-alausa-pate-2025-2030.html) - Nigeria honors Femi Gbajabiamila, Tunji Alausa, Ali Pate, and others as nursing ambassadors at the NSDNM 2025-2030 launch. Download the transformative strategy at Fellownurses.com to explore its impact on UHC and healthcare reform
- [UNEC Students Protest ₦30,000 Development Fee, Accuse Authorities of Exploitation](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/unec-students-protest-30000-development-fee.html) - Medical students at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus staged a protest against a ₦30,000 compulsory development fee, calling it “daylight extortion” and demanding transparency from the school.
- [Luxury Cars, Empty Wards: How Millions Meant for Tembisa Hospital Bought Lamborghinis](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/luxury-cars-empty-wards.html) - Seized Lamborghinis and multimillion rand property tell one story. Empty pharmacy shelves and delayed care tell another. This is the human cost of the alleged Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal.
- [Tragic Death of 11-Year-Old Waldo Verwey Sparks Outrage Over Rising Home Invasions in South Africa](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/tragic-death-of-11-year-old-waldo-verwey-sparks-outrage-over-rising-home-invasions-in-south-africa.html) - The tragic death of 11-year-old Waldo Verwey, who was shot during a home invasion in Springs, South Africa, has sparked national outrage and renewed concerns about rising violent crime and the safety of citizens in their homes.
- [El Paso Nurse Practitioner Surrenders License After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct With Patients](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/el-paso-nurse-practitioner-sexual-misconduct-license-surrender.html) - A Texas nurse practitioner has surrendered his license following allegations of sexual misconduct with patients, according to new disciplinary documents released by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- [Kenyatta National Hospital Overwhelmed as Nairobi, Kiambu Health Workers Strikes](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/knh-patient-surge-strike-nairobi-kiambu-2025.html) - Kenyatta National Hospital is stretched beyond capacity as the doctors’ and nurses’ strike in Nairobi and Kiambu counties forces thousands of patients to seek urgent care at the national referral facility.
- [Zuarungu Nursing Students Still Displaced a Week After Fire Guts Hostel](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/zuarungu-nursing-college-fire.html) - A Week after a fire destroyed the girls’ hostel at Zuarungu Nursing and Midwifery Training College, students remain displaced as the school awaits lasting government support and the outcome of fire investigations.
- [Nurse Denied Benefits After HIPAA Breach – Discloses Teenager’s Pregnancy Status to Parents Without Their Consent](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/iowa-nurse-denied-benefits-after-hipaa-breach-pregnancy-disclosure.html) - A former nurse at Waverly Health Center, Iowa, has lost her job and unemployment benefits after revealing a teenage patient’s pregnancy to her parents against the girl’s wishes. The case has sparked national debate on where compassion ends and confidentiality begins in nursing practice.
- [Nigeria Integrated Vaccination Campaign 2025: Protecting 100 Million Children](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nigeria-integrated-vaccination-campaign-2025.html) - Nigeria launches its largest-ever integrated vaccination campaign, protecting 100 million children against measles, HPV, and polio, backed by $103M in support from Gavi, UNICEF, and WHO.
- [Poor Oral Hygiene May Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer, Studies Suggest](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/poor-oral-hygiene-pancreatic-cancer-link.html) - New studies are shedding light on a surprising connection between oral health and pancreatic cancer. Researchers have found that poor oral hygiene and chronic gum disease may be associated with a modestly increased cancer risk.
- [IndiaTakes the Lead In Nursing Education- Trains Nursing Students In AI Simulation Labs](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/indiatakes-the-lead-in-nursing-education-trains-nursing-students-in-ai-simulation-labs.html) - Across India, nursing colleges are replacing traditional lectures with AI-powered simulations that bring real-world patient care into the classroom. The result? Smarter, faster, more confident nurses — ready for any emergency before ever touching a patient.
- [Nigerian Nurse in US Convicted: Bolarinwa Lures Two Women for Cheap Labor, Faces License Revocation](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nigerian-nurse-in-us-convicted-bolarinwa-lures-two-women-for-cheap-labor-faces-license-revocation.html) - Nigerian nurse Bolaji Bolarinwa convicted in US for luring two women from Nigeria into forced labor, loses license. Explore the shocking case, its impact on the African nursing diaspora, and calls for ethical reform.
- [Japa Drama: NMCN Begs Nurses to Stay, Slams War-Torn Destinations](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/japa-drama-nmcn-begs-nurses-to-stay-slams-war-torn-destinations.html) - Discover the controversy surrounding NMCN's plea to Nigerian nurses to stay and avoid war-torn destinations like Russia, Ukraine, and Israel. Explore the "Japa" drama, nurse migration challenges, and Nigeria’s healthcare crisis in this in-depth report from Fellow Nurses Africa.
- [DRC Steps Up Ebola Response in Kasai as Death Toll Rises to 42](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/drc-steps-up-ebola-response-in-kasai-as-death-toll-rises-to-42.html) - The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to contain a new outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Kasai Province, where at least 64 infections and 42 deaths have been reported. The outbreak, declared on September 4, 2025, by the Ministry of Health, marks the country’s sixteenth Ebola epidemic since 1976 and
- [Gombe Doctors Hail Governor Yahaya for Approving Full Salary Structure for Health Workers](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/gombe-doctors-hail-governor-yahaya-for-approving-full-salary-structure-for-health-workers.html) - Gombe, Nigeria — The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Gombe State branch, has commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for approving the full implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for all health workers in the state. The long-awaited approval, announced during the maiden Gombe State Health Summit held
- [I Was Offered Admission to Study Medicine at UI, But I Fought to Change to Nursing – Prof. Prisca Adejumo Inspires at Nightingale Summit 2025](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/i-was-offered-admission-to-study-medicine-at-ui-but-i-fought-to-change-to-nursing-prof-prisca-adejumo-inspires-at-nightingale-summit-2025.html) - Discover Prof. Prisca Adejumo's inspiring journey at Nightingale Summit 2025, rejecting medicine for nursing at UI. Explore nursing leadership, wisdom, and innovation with Nurse Krypton and top Nigerian nurses.
- [Kwara Nursing Students Flee Bandits, Face Hunger and Despair Amid Exam Preparations](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/kwara-nursing-students-flee-bandits-face-hunger-and-despair-amid-exam-preparations.html) - Displaced by brutal bandit attacks, Kwara nursing students from Oke-Ode face hunger and despair while preparing for critical exams. Discover their resilient fight for survival and how you can help. Support Nigeria’s future nurses today.
- [From Bedside to Canterbury: Former Nurse Dame Sarah Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/from-bedside-to-canterbury-former-nurse-dame-sarah-mullally-becomes-first-female-archbishop.html) - Former nurse Dame Sarah Mullally makes history as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. Discover how her journey from bedside to global leadership inspires nurses worldwide
- [Nigerian Provosts Urge Tinubu to Exempt Nursing and Health Colleges from Seven-Year Ban](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nigerian-provosts-urge-tinubu-to-exempt-nursing-and-health-colleges-from-seven-year-ban.html) - The Association of Provosts of Colleges of Health Technology and Nursing Sciences has appealed to the Federal Government to exempt their institutions from the recently imposed seven-year moratorium on new universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. In a communiqué issued after its 2025 Quadrennial Conference in Abuja, and released in Lokoja by the group’s Public
- [A Nurse at 30 Weeks Pregnant, Dead at 30: Why Nursing’s Silent Struggles Can No Longer Be Ignored](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/pregnant-nurse-dies-louisiana-ochsner-parking-overdose-crisis.html) - A 30-year-old pregnant nurse was found dead from a drug overdose in the parking lot of Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Monday night, according to Lafayette Police. The tragedy has ignited an urgent national conversation about mental health support for healthcare workers who face extreme workplace stress with limited resources.
- [“10 Unwritten Rules Every Nurse Must Master to Land Their Dream Job & Pay in 2025 → 2026”](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nurses-dream-job-dream-pay-2025-2026.html) - Many nurses dream of better pay but remain stuck. These 10 unconventional yet practical rules will help you land your dream job and salary in just 1–2 months.
- [5 Essential Steps for Nurses to Stay HIPAA Compliant](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/hipaa-compliance-for-nurses-social-media-2025.html) - Social media can cost nurses their licenses. In 2025, HIPAA compliance isn’t optional, it’s survival. Discover 5 essential steps every nurse must know to protect patients, their profession, and their future.
- [FETHI Staff Hail CMD Prof. Adekunle Ajayi for Transforming Patient Care and Hospital Services](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/fethi-staff-hail-cmd-prof-adekunle-ajayi-for-transforming-patient-care-and-hospital-services.html) - Staff of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti (FETHI) have praised the leadership of Chief Medical Director (CMD) Professor Adekunle Ajayi, crediting him with transforming patient care, staff welfare, and infrastructure at the hospital over the past eight years. As Ajayi prepares to bow out at the end of his second term, senior staff and
- [Makinde Pledges Better Welfare for LAUTECH Health Workers, Promises Major Projects in Ogbomoso](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/makinde-pledges-better-welfare-for-lautech-health-workers-promises-major-projects-in-ogbomoso.html) - Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured health workers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, of improved welfare and a stronger support system, while unveiling ambitious infrastructural plans for the region. During a working visit to the hospital, Makinde acknowledged years of neglect at the facility but promised urgent interventions
- [Connecticut Nursing Board Suspends Nigerian Nurses, Others in Ongoing Diploma Fraud Investigation](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/connecticut-nursing-board-suspends-nigerian-nurses-others-in-ongoing-diploma-fraud-investigation.html) - Connecticut Nursing Board suspends Nigerian nurses and others in a major diploma fraud probe tied to Operation Nightingale. Discover the latest on fraudulent nursing credentials, federal indictments, and the impact on patient safety.
- [Kenya’s Gen Z Pioneers World’s First TikTok-Crowdfunded Community Hospital](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/kenyas-gen-z-pioneers-worlds-first-tiktok-crowdfunded-community-hospital.html) - Kenya’s Gen Z pioneers the world’s first TikTok-crowdfunded modern hospital, aiming to deliver free healthcare with top-tier nurses and specialists. Discover how this youth-led revolution is transforming Kenya’s medical landscape .
- [NANNM Urges Ondo Government to Employ More Health Workers for Better Care](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nannm-urges-ondo-government-to-employ-more-health-workers-for-better-care.html) - The Ondo State Council of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called on the state government to urgently employ more health workers, warning that the shortage of manpower is crippling hospitals and primary healthcare centres across the state. At the maiden Leadership Conference for Nurses on Grade Level 12 and above,
- [Registered Nurses in Australia Gain Prescribing Rights](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/10/nurses-prescribing-rights-australia-2025.html) - Australia has officially expanded the role of registered nurses. As of 30 September 2025, eligible RNs can apply for endorsement to prescribe certain medicines under a partnership model with authorised prescribers.
- [GLLIA Awards 2025: Redeemer’s University and OAU Nursing Students Steal the Spotlight](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/gllia-awards-2025-redeemers-university-and-oau-nursing-students-steal-the-spotlight.html) - Discover how Redeemer’s University and OAU nursing students triumphed at the GLLIA Awards 2025, winning top honors for innovative research. Explore the impact of nursing research in Africa at the Lagos summit.
- [UNTH Enugu Launches Probe into Alleged Staff Negligence Over Patient’s Death](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/unth-enugu-launches-probe-into-alleged-staff-negligence-over-patients-death.html) - The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, has opened a forensic investigation into the reported death of a patient, Mrs. Charity Unachukwu, who allegedly passed away following staff negligence at the hospital’s emergency unit on September 21, 2025. Reports trending on social media claimed that the deceased was brought to UNTH’s emergency ward but
- [Continuing Education for Nurses: Staying Updated in 2025](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/continuing-education-for-nurses-staying-updated-in-2025.html) - There’s a lot of talk these days about AI taking over jobs. Some say machines will replace humans in almost every profession. But nursing? Not by a long shot. Machines can’t comfort a scared patient, notice subtle changes in vital signs, or hold the hand of a loved one in crisis. Still, staying relevant in
- [Continuing Education in Nursing: Staying Updated in 2025](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/continuing-education-for-nurses-2025.html) - Nursing in 2025 is more than bedside care, it’s growth, innovation, and impact. From online courses to health tech, continuous education keeps nurses relevant, resilient, and ready to lead.
- [Details Emerged: How Arise TV Host Somtochukwu Died Without Treatment at Nigeria’s Premier Hospital](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/details-emerged-how-arise-tv-host-somtochukwu-died-without-treatment-at-nigerias-premier-hospital.html) - Discover the tragic story of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Arise TV host, who died without treatment at Nigeria’s Maitama General Hospital after a 2025 Abuja robbery. Calls for government investigation into hospital negligence highlight urgent healthcare reform needs.
- [Nurses With Doctorates Barred from Calling Themselves "Doctors" In Patient Care, Court Rules](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/nurses-doctorates-cannot-call-themselves-doctor-court-ruling.html) - A federal court has ruled that California nurses who hold doctoral degrees cannot introduce themselves to patients as “doctor.” The decision, meant to protect patients from confusion, has stirred debate over professional titles, recognition, and respect in healthcare.
- [600,000 Naira Up for Grabs at the 2025 Nightingale Summit! Will You Be the Lucky Winner?"](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/600000-naira-up-for-grabs-at-the-2025-nightingale-summit-will-you-be-the-lucky-winner.html) - Join nurses at the Nightingale Summit 2025 in Nigeria on October 4! Win 600,000 Naira in a raffle, gain insights on nursing across generations, and network globally. Free registration—don't miss this empowering event!
- [Nurses Snubbed: Kogi State Governor  Approves ₦300,000 Monthly "Motivation" Allowance for Doctors.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/nurses-snubbed-kogi-governor-state-approves-₦300000-monthly-motivation-allowance-for-doctors.html) - Kogi Governor Ododo approves ₦300,000 monthly allowance for doctors, snubbing nurses in a move sparking outrage. Learn how this exclusion impacts Kogi’s healthcare workers and the fight against Japa syndrome .
- [Group Urges Lagos to Reinstate Abortion Guidelines to Save Women’s Lives](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/group-urges-lagos-to-reinstate-abortion-guidelines-to-save-womens-lives.html) - The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) Africa has called on the Lagos State Government to reinstate its suspended Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) guidelines, warning that the policy gap is putting women’s lives at risk. Speaking at an event in Abuja to mark World Abortion Day, WARDC founding director Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi said the
- [GSK CEO Emma Walmsley to Step Down, Luke Miels Named Successor](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/gsk-ceo-emma-walmsley-to-step-down-luke-miels-named-successor.html) - GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced that Emma Walmsley will step down as CEO at the end of 2025. Luke Miels, the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, is set to succeed her from January 2026, marking a new era for the pharmaceutical giant.
- [Hospital Sues Nursing School After Student's Fatal Error Kills 82-Year-Old Patient](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/hospital-sues-nursing-school-student-error-patient-death.html) - On April 22, 2023, nursing student Knowles allegedly attempted to move an 82-year-old woman into a bed without assistance, proper training, or authorization. The patient wasn't even assigned to the floor where the student was working.
- [The HIV Game-Changer You NEED to Know About: Lenacapavir Unveiled](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/the-hiv-game-changer-you-need-to-know-about-lenacapavir-unveiled.html) - Discover lenacapavir, the game-changing long-acting antiretroviral transforming HIV prevention and treatment. Learn its mechanism, efficacy, and nursing implications in this concise guide for Fellow Nurses Africa. Explore how lenacapavir’s twice-yearly injections could revolutionize HIV care.
- [15 Months Without Pay: Kenyan TB Health Workers Abandoned in Salary Crisis](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/15-months-without-pay-kenyan-tb-health-workers-abandoned-in-salary-crisis.html) - Kenya’s tuberculosis (TB) frontline workers are raising alarm after enduring 15 months without pay, despite promises of absorption into permanent government positions. Clinical officers and laboratory technologists, once supported by the Global Fund, now find themselves trapped in financial hardship and professional neglect as the transition to government payroll stalls. Lucy Kigumo, a clinical officer
- [95-Year-Old Woman Killed 89-Year-Old Roommate in the Nursing Home Where They Both Resided](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/95-year-old-woman-killed-89-year-old-roommate-in-the-nursing-home-where-they-both-resided.html) - Tragic nursing home incident in Coney Island: 95-year-old with dementia charged in roommate
- [$500,000 Lawsuit Won: Patient Secretly Records Doctor Mocking Him during Surgery](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/500000-lawsuit-won-patient-secretly-records-doctor-mocking-him-during-surgery.html) - patient’s secret recording of doctors mocking him during surgery led to a $500,000 lawsuit victory. Learn key lessons for healthcare professionals on maintaining ethics and patient dignity in this shocking medical malpractice case.
- [Tragedy at Catholic University of Malawi: Nursing Student Dies by Suicide After Alleged Love Triangle](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/tragedy-at-catholic-university-of-malawi-nursing-student-dies-by-suicide-after-alleged-love-triangle.html) - The Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) is reeling from grief after the sudden death of a second-year nursing student, Rosemary Lomoliwa, who reportedly took her own life late Monday night. The 23-year-old student, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery, had just celebrated her birthday hours earlier. What Happened In a statement titled
- [Alarming HIV Spread in Kenya - Increasing Figures Calls for Immediate Intervention](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/alarming-hiv-spread-kenya-increasing-figures-immediate-intervention.html) - Women account for approximately 65% of new HIV infections, and nine counties are responsible for 65% of all new adult cases. Despite 94% treatment coverage, over 164,400 Kenyans who need antiretroviral therapy are not receiving it.
- [No Compromise: Lagos Nurses Assembly Strengthens Commitment to Patient Rights.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/no-compromise-lagos-nurses-assembly-strengthens-commitment-to-patient-rights.html) - Discover highlights from the 2025 Lagos Nurses Assembly, themed “Nursing: Leading with Purpose.” Learn how nurses are championing patient rights, combating quackery, and elevating healthcare standards in Nigeria.
- [When Saving Lives Becomes an Ethical Gamble: The Nurse’s Dilemma in Africa and Abroad](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/when-saving-lives-becomes-an-ethical-gamble-the-nurses-dilemma-in-africa-and-abroad.html) - The story of African nurses has always been a story of resilience. Whether in bustling hospitals in Lagos, overburdened clinics in Nairobi, or underserved rural communities in Ghana, nurses are the backbone of healthcare. Yet behind the dedication lies a quiet crisis: the ethical dilemmas that define nursing practice in Africa — and the contrasting
- [N100,000 for Grades: Nigerian Nursing College Turns Nursing Education into a Corrupt Marketplace](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/n100000-for-grades-kwara-nursing-college-turns-nursing-education-into-a-corrupt-marketplace.html) - Kwara Nursing College faces allegations of corruption as Provost Abdulquadri Olanrewaju demands N100,000 bribes for grades, violating nursing ethics.
- [Nigerian Healthcare Worker Who Grabbed Colleague from Behind and Attempted to Kiss Her Faces Prison Term in the UK](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/nigerian-healthcare-worker-who-grabbed-colleague-from-behind-and-attempted-to-kiss-her-faces-prison-term-in-the-uk.html) - UK Nigerian healthcare worker Kemzi Ogbonna faces 14-month prison term for sexually assaulting colleague in Huntingdonshire hospital. Learn about the case, workplace safety, and justice served.
- [BREAKING: A New Type of Diabetes Caused by Hunger Has Been Discovered](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/breaking-a-new-type-of-diabetes-caused-by-hunger-has-been-discovered.html) - Years of inadequate nutrition during crucial growing years damages the pancreas's ability to produce insulin. The result? Severe diabetes in people who never had "too much" of anything.
- [Patient Death Exposes Florida’s Fake Nursing Degree Empire](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/patient-death-exposes-floridas-fake-nursing-degree-empire.html) - The story reads like something out of a thriller, but it’s real—and its consequences stretch far beyond U.S. borders. Federal prosecutors in Florida say an “industrial-scale” fraud operation churned out more than 15,000 fake nursing diplomas, collecting over $220 million from students who wanted a shortcut into the profession. Now, for the first time, authorities
- [Four Year Old Hudson Fighting for Life Following Medication Error From Pharmacy](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/pharmacy-10x-overdose-hudson-drug-safety-warning.html) - A routine prescription turned tragic when an Adelaide pharmacy compounded a child’s medicine at ten times the prescribed strength. Hudson’s case is now a critical safety reminder for nurses: trust but verify every label.
- [Nurse Fractured His 5 Month Old Adopted Child Skull - Reason Will Shock You](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/nurse-arrested-child-skull-fracture-louisiana.html) - A Monroe, Louisiana nurse faces serious charges after his 5-month-old suffered a skull fracture. The case is prompting tough conversations on child safety, stress, and accountability within nursing.
- [Reform UK Pledges Stricter Visa Rules, Ban Indefinite Leave to Remain For Immigrants in the UK](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/uk-workforce-nhs-immigration-policy.html) - The NHS, where non-UK nationals constitute approximately 35% of doctors and 27% of nurses, faces heightened risks from Reform’s policy, which could exacerbate existing staffing shortages.
- [Why Diseases We Thought Were Gone Are Back and How We Are the Ones Bringing Them Back](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/why-diseases-we-thought-were-gone-are-back-how-we-are-bringing-them-back.html) - From malaria to Ebola, diseases we thought were behind us are reappearing across Africa. Experts say it’s not just the microbes, our daily choices are fueling their return.
- [Malaysia Just Solved Its Nursing Crisis - Gives Permanent Job to Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/malaysia-nurses-permanent-jobs-global-healthcare-policy.html) - The country's nurse-to-population ratio sits at a dismal 3.8 per 1,000 people, well below WHO's recommended six. Yet while other nations watch their healthcare systems hemorrhage talent, Malaysia is stemming the bleeding with concrete action.
- [Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: Nurses, Doctors, and Care Workers May Be Exempt Amid Global Talent Hunt](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/trumps-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-nurses-doctors-and-care-workers-may-be-exempt-amid-global-talent-hunt.html) - Discover how Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee impacts nurses, doctors, and care workers. Learn about potential exemptions for healthcare professionals in 2025 amid U.S. shortages.
- [WHO Partners LASUCOM to Elevate Nursing Training and Research in Lagos](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/who-partners-lasucom-to-elevate-nursing-training-and-research-in-lagos.html) - WHO partners with LASUCOM to enhance nursing training and research in Lagos through innovative support, including research centers and advanced facilities.
- [No Place for Auxiliary Nurses in Our Hospitals, Ebonyi State Government Declares](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/ebonyi-state-health-worker-recruitment.html) - The Commissioner clarified that the state’s recruitment efforts focus on Community Based Health Workers, who are tasked with supporting doctors in primary health centers. These workers, including junior community health extension workers, are recruited to serve within their local communities, acting as critical links between residents and healthcare facilities.
- [From Fear to Freedom: New Research Rewrites the Rules on Cancer Recurrence](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/09/from-fear-to-freedom-new-research-cancer-recurrence.html) - The study, which followed nearly half a million women across more than two decades, reveals truths that challenge our deepest anxieties. While survivors do face a slightly elevated risk compared to the general population, the difference is far smaller than most imagine. We're talking about a 2-3% increase, a number that should comfort rather than terrify.
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- [Busted: Award-Winning Nigerian Nurse Sentenced to 8 Years in UK prison for Drug Trafficking](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/busted-award-winning-nigerian-nurse-sentenced-to-8-years-in-uk-prison-for-drug-trafficking.html) - Award-winning Nigerian nurse Rufus Onya, once a celebrated prison officer, sentenced to 8 years in UK prison for trafficking £300,000 worth of cocaine. Read the shocking details of his M6 drug bust and fall from grace.
- [Tragic Loss: Became a UKRN Less Than a Year ago,  Now found Dead in His Room](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/tragic-loss-became-a-ukrn-less-than-a-year-ago-now-found-dead-in-his-room.html) - Discover the heartbreaking story of Samuel Acquah, a Ghanaian nurse found dead in his UK room less than a year after arriving. Support his family’s GoFundMe
- [Nigerian Hospital Sealed After Allegedly Infecting Toddler with HIV via Contaminated Blood Transfusion](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nigerian-hospital-sealed-after-allegedly-infecting-toddler-with-hiv-via-contaminated-blood-transfusion.html) - Safe Bliss Medical Centre in Benin City faces backlash after allegedly infecting a toddler with HIV via a contaminated blood transfusion. Discover the case, public outrage, and calls for healthcare reform in Nigeria
- [NANNM Strike 2025: Now That the MOU Deadlines Are Over, NANNM Provides Fresh Updates](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nannm-strike-2025-now-that-the-mou-deadlines-are-over-nannm-provides-fresh-updates.html) - NANNM Strike 2025: MOU deadlines missed, FG fails nurses’ demands. Latest updates from NANNM. #NANNMStrike2025 #SupportNigerianNurses
- [Ghanaian Drug Smuggler Who Forged Nigerian Passport to Gain Settlement in the UK Sparks Public Health Concerns](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/ghanaian-drug-smuggler-who-forged-nigerian-passport-to-gain-settlement-in-the-uk-sparks-public-health-concerns.html) - Ghanaian drug smuggler with forged Nigerian passport faces UK deportation, sparking public health concerns for nurses. Learn implications for migrant health & NHS workforce.
- [Kenya's Universal Healthcare Dream Becomes Africa's Worst Digital Nightmare](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/kenya-sha-healthcare-crisis.html) - The hospital's closure on July 1, 2025, wasn't just the end of a medical facility. It was the death certificate of Kenya's Universal Health Coverage dream, signed by bureaucratic incompetence and systemic corruption...
- [She "Stole" My 150K Watch: Nigerian Nursing Student Calls Out Examiner](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/she-stole-my-150k-watch-nigerian-nursing-student-calls-out-examiner.html) - A Nigerian nursing student accuses her examiner of stealing a ₦150,000 watch during an exam, sparking outrage. Learn about the ethical breach and join the call for justice in Nigeria's nursing education
- [JAPA Reloaded: Akwa Ibom Battles Brain Drain as Nursing Enrolment Soars by 310%](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/japa-reloaded-akwa-ibom-battles-brain-drain-as-nursing-enrolment-soars-by-310.html) - Nigeria records a 310% surge in nursing programme enrolment as Akwa Ibom tackles brain drain with retention strategies. Discover how these efforts aim to strengthen healthcare and curb the "JAPA" trend.
- [FAKE POSTINOR-2 ALERT: Deadly Counterfeits Hit Nigerian Markets](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/fake-postinor-2-in-nigeria.html) - Nigerian health authorities have issued an urgent alert after discovering counterfeit Postinor-2 emergency contraceptive pills containing potentially deadly ingredients circulating nationwide. The fake pills can be identified by spelling errors including "Veify" instead of "Verify" and "Distnibuted" instead of "Distributed"...
- [NANNM MOU Betrayal: Government Neglects Nurses’ Crisis Amid Expired Deadline](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nannm-mou-betrayal-government-neglects-nurses-crisis-amid-expired-deadline.html) - NANNM MOU betrayal: FG neglects nurses’ crisis after Aug 15 deadline, gazetting looms. Updates from Fellow Nurses Africa
- [Nigerian Radiologist Makes History with Triple International Recognition](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nigerian-doctor-akinola-odedeyi-international-medical-awards-2025.html) - Dr. Akinola Odedeyi, a Nigerian consultant radiologist, has achieved unprecedented international recognition with three major awards in 2025. Selected as the sole global recipient of Europe's prestigious cancer imaging fellowship and named Nigeria's Best Medical Brain among 786 specialists, his groundbreaking research on hidden stroke risks demonstrates how Nigerian medical excellence is gaining global attention...
- [10 Unforgettable Ghost Stories Told by  ER Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/10-unforgettable-ghost-stories-told-by-nigerian-er-nurses.html) - Explore 10 unforgettable ghost stories from ER nurses, blending real-life horror with cultural depth. Read these haunting tales now
- [Contraceptives for Your Teenage Daughter: A Path to Safety or a Step Too Far?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/contraceptives-for-your-teenage-daughter-a-path-to-safety-or-a-step-too-far.html) - A Nigerian school story about teens with contraceptive implants urges African parents and nurses to guide without stigma. A nurse shares Lagos experiences and Europe’s lessons to protect daughter.
- [From Kenya to Nigeria: Stories of African Nurses Making a Difference](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/from-kenya-to-nigeria-stories-of-african-nurses-making-a-difference.html) - Discover inspiring stories of African nurses transforming healthcare in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana. From maternal health to pediatric care, learn how these heroes make a difference with Fellow Nurses Africa.
- [Tragic Electrocution Claims Life of Another Nigerian Student Nurse.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/tragic-electrocution-claims-life-of-another-nigerian-student-nurse.html) - Tragic electrocution claims Theresa Isu, Nigerian student nurse, at Mater Misericordiae Hospital. Fellow Nurses Africa mourns her loss, urging safety reforms.
- [From Nigeria to UK Prison: Nigerian Nurse Faces 17-Year Sentence](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/from-nigeria-to-uk-prison-nigerian-nurse-faces-17-year-sentence.html) - Discover the emotional journey of Tolu, a Nigerian nurse facing a 17-year prison sentence in the UK. Shared on YouTube by the Lunch Club, this story highlights resilience and challenges for immigrant healthcare workers. Read more on Fellow Nurses Africa..
- [Kaduna Nursing College Strike Ends as Management Finally Forwards Delayed Promotions After Shutdown Threat](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/kaduna-nursing-college-strike-ends-as-management-finally-forwards-delayed-promotions-after-shutdown-threat.html) - Fellow Nurses Africa exclusively reports that the Kaduna State College of Nursing Sciences strike has been suspended after management finally forwarded three years of delayed staff promotions to the Ministry of Health. Through exclusive WhatsApp conversations with college staff, we reveal how the shutdown threat forced urgent action, with a document dated August 15th receiving the Commissioner's stamp just yesterday...
- [Ridge Hospital Nurse Brutally Attacked: Colleagues Give Government 48 Hours for Justice](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/ridge-hospital-nurse-attacked-grnma-ultimatum-ghana.html) - A dedicated nurse at Ridge Hospital was brutally assaulted while caring for patients, prompting the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association to issue a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the immediate arrest of the alleged attacker, Ralph Saint Williams.
- [GLOBAL ALERT: Healthcare System in Crisis as Kenyan Nurses Enter Second Week of Strike](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/kenya-nurses-strike-machakos-healthcare-crisis-2025.html) - A critical healthcare crisis continues in Machakos County, Kenya, as nurses strike over unfulfilled collective bargaining agreements enters its second week. The industrial action has paralyzed health services at public facilities, with tragic consequences including reported deaths, while the county government threatens disciplinary action against striking healthcare workers.
- [Kaduna State College of Nursing Faces Complete Shutdown Over Three-Year Promotion Delays](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/kaduna-nursing-college-complete-shutdown.html) - The union has issued a four-day ultimatum to management, warning that failure to address promotion delays from 2023, 2024, and 2025 will result in indefinite shutdown of campuses in Kaduna, Kafanchan, and Pambegua. This escalation comes after a warning strike began Monday, with staff expressing deep ...
- [HOW FELLOW NURSES AFRICA CREATES IMPACTFUL CONTENTS](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/how-fellow-nurses-africa-creates-impactful-contents.html) - Fellow Nurses Africa | Lagos, Nigeria |18 August, 2025. Written by Dada Faith Temiloluwa Fellow Nurses Africa, an online news agency and the independent voice of African nursing, is dedicated to delivering timely, accurate, and engaging content that educates, informs, and supports nurses, healthcare professionals, and wellness enthusiasts across Africa and beyond. What began as
- [Kaduna Nursing College Staffs Begin Three-Day Warning Strike](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/kaduna-nursing-college-staff-three-day-strike-2025.html) - The industrial action affects both teaching and administrative functions at the college, impacting students in Kaduna, Kafanchan, and Pambegua. This latest strike follows previous labor disputes in the state's healthcare education sector, with negotiations expected to determine the outcome of the current action.
- [SHOCKING: Ogun State Health Center Becomes a Death Trap, as Pregnant Women Delivers on Bare Floor.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/ogun-border-community-healthcare-crisis-idi-iroko-investigation.html) - An exclusive investigation into Idi-Iroko Onigbedu reveals the shocking state of a primary healthcare center meant to serve thousands, where rusted infrastructure and government neglect have turned what should be a beacon of hope into a death trap. With mothers forced to deliver babies on bare floors and children dying from preventable diseases, this border community's healthcare crisis exposes the brutal reality of rural healthcare abandonment in Nigeria.
- [Nigerian Nurses in Crisis: The Heartbreaking Toll of U.S. Visa Retrogression in 2025](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nigerian-nurses-in-crisis-the-heartbreaking-toll-of-u-s-visa-retrogression-in-2025.html) - Discover the struggles of Nigerian nurses facing U.S. visa retrogression in 2025, delaying dreams of NCLEX success and U.S. careers. Explore personal stories, UKRN challenges, and NMCN barriers in this heartfelt report
- [Cross River Newborn Theft Case: Suspects Identified as CHEWs, Not Nurses – NANNM Issues Clarification](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/cross-river-newborn-theft-case-suspects-identified-as-chews-not-nurses-nannm-issues-clarification.html) - Cross River newborn theft case: Suspects are CHEWs, not nurses, NANNM clarifies. Learn how NMCN and authorities are ensuring justice and healthcare integrity.
- [Lagos Nurse Leaders Forum 2025: Honoring Nurse Leaders Transforming Healthcare](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/lagos-nurse-leaders-forum-2025-honoring-nurse-leaders-transforming-healthcare.html) - Lagos’ 2025 Nurse Leaders Forum honors Dr. Bola Ofi & retired directors for transforming healthcare. Join Africa’s largest nursing community
- [Nurse Retention in Sub-Saharan Africa: Effective Strategies to Combat Nursing Shortage and Migration](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nurse-retention-in-sub-saharan-africa-effective-strategies-to-combat-nursing-shortage-and-migration.html) - Combat nursing shortage in Sub-Saharan Africa with proven retention strategies. Learn solutions to boost nurse satisfaction and curb migration...
- [Nurses in Distress: Nigeria’s Healthcare Heroes Face Unrelenting Hardship](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nurses-in-distress-nigerias-healthcare-heroes-face-unrelenting-hardship.html) - Discover the untold struggles of Nigerian nurses in Fellow Nurses Africa’s 2025 report, exposing a healthcare crisis marked by burnout, low wages, and staff shortages. Explore their resilience amid systemic challenges
- [Nurses Arrested for Alleged Baby Theft in Cross River: NANNM, NMCN Urged to Verify Credentials](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nurses-arrested-for-alleged-baby-theft-in-cross-river-nannm-nmcn-urged-to-verify-credentials.html) - Nurses arrested in Cross River for alleged baby theft. Fellow Nurses Africa urges NANNM and NMCN to verify credentials and ensure justice.
- [NANNM, NMA, JOHESU Unite: FG’s New Committee to Transform Healthcare](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/fg-committee-nannm-nma-johesu-healthcare-reform.html) - The Federal Government has set up a high-powered committee with NANNM, NMA, and JOHESU to address poor remuneration, working conditions, and industrial disputes in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. This move aims to boost staff welfare, curb brain drain, and improve patient care nationwide...
- ["‘Make It Make Sense’: Nigerian Nurse Slam Job Offer Requiring Master’s Degree, 4 Years’ Experience, ₦100k Pay"](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nursing-job-offer-100k-masters-degree-4-years-experience.html) - A Nigerian job listing demanding a Master’s degree in nursing and four years’ experience, for a salary of just ₦100k has ignited heated online debate, with many calling it an insult to healthcare professionals...
- [Complete Guide to NMCN Basic Indexing for Nursing Students in Nigeria (2025)](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/complete-guide-to-nmcn-basic-indexing-for-nursing-students-in-nigeria-2025.html) - Discover the complete 2025 guide to NMCN Basic Indexing for nursing students in Nigeria. Follow our step-by-step process to navigate
- [NANNM Strike Agreement at Risk: Only 48 Hours Remain Until August 15 Deadline as Government Fails to Fulfill MOU Commitments](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nannm-strike-agreement-at-risk-only-48-hours-remain-until-august-15-deadline-as-government-fails-to-fulfill-mou-commitments.html) - NANNM strike 2025 at risk: FG fails to fulfill MOU with 48 hrs to Aug 15, 2025 deadline after failed meetings. Updates from Fellow Nurses Africa! #NANNMStrike2025
- [Oyo State Government Faces Backlash Over "Auxiliary Nurse" Job Ad Amid Quackery Concerns](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/oyo-state-government-faces-backlash-over-auxiliary-nurse-job-ad-amid-quackery-concerns.html) - Oyo State faces backlash over a controversial "Auxiliary Nurse" job ad, accused of endorsing healthcare quackery. Learn how this threatens Nigeria’s nursing standards and public safety. Act now to protect healthcare integrity.
- [NMCN Indexing Crisis Resolved: Portal Restored After Fellow Nurses Africa Report](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nmcn-indexing-crisis-resolved-portal-restored-after-fellow-nurses-africa-report.html) - NMCN’s indexing portal is restored after Fellow Nurses Africa’s report, saving Nigerian nursing students. Join our community for updates
- [NMCN Indexing Portal Malfunction Sparks Frustration Among Nigerian Nursing Students](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nmcn-indexing-portal-malfunction-sparks-frustration-among-nigerian-nursing-students.html) - NMCN’s faulty indexing portal disrupts Nigerian nursing students’ registrations. Join Fellow Nurses Africa for support & updates
- [Niger State Cholera Outbreak 2025: 16 Deaths Confirmed, 150 Cases Recorded by UNICEF](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/niger-state-cholera-outbreak-2025-16-deaths-150-cases-unicef.html) - The Niger State cholera outbreak has claimed 16 lives with 150 confirmed cases, according to UNICEF officials who met with traditional leaders to discuss containment strategies and prevention measures.
- [No Men Allowed? Uncovering Why Patients Refuse Male Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/no-men-allowed-uncovering-why-patients-refuse-male-nurses.html) - Uncover why patients refuse male nurses in this compelling exposé on gender bias in healthcare. Explore real stories, societal stereotypes, and solutions to foster inclusivity. Learn how this issue impacts nurses and patient care.
- [Nigerian Nurse Elizabeth Oshinaike Wins 2025 Carol P. Welsh Scholarship: Inspiring Mental Health Nursing in Africa](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nigerian-nurse-elizabeth-oshinaike-wins-2025-carol-p-welsh-scholarship-inspiring-mental-health-nursing-in-africa.html) - Meet Elizabeth Oshinaike, the Nigerian nurse rocking the 2025 Carol P. Welsh Scholarship! Dive into her inspiring journey, her plans for the APNA 2025 Conference, and her bold vision to transform mental health care in Africa.
- [Kenya Achieves Historic Milestone: WHO Certifies Nation Sleeping Sickness-Free After Decades-Long Battle](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/kenya-who-certifies-sleeping-sickness-free-elimination.html) - Kenya has been officially certified by the World Health Organization as free of human African trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness, marking a historic victory in Africa's battle against neglected tropical diseases.
- [Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu Makes History as UBTH's First Female Chief Medical Director](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/ubth-first-female-chief-medical-director-idia-ize-iyamu.html) - In a groundbreaking appointment that reshapes Nigeria's healthcare landscape, Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu has been named as the first female Chief Medical Director of the prestigious University of Benin Teaching Hospital, breaking decades of male-dominated leadership in the institution...
- [Bauchi Healthdrive Uncovers 125 Hepatitis Cases as Over 1000 Receive Life-Saving Vaccine.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/bauchi-hepatititis-screening-campaign.html) - **Meta Description:** Shafa Foundation's hepatitis screening campaign in Bauchi State identifies 125 positive cases among 1,283 residents tested, while administering over 1,096 protective vaccines across three communities. **Focus Key Phrase:** Bauchi hepatitis screening campaign **Excerpt:**# SEO Elements **Headline:** Bauchi Health Drive Uncovers 125 Hepatitis Cases as Over 1,000 Receive Life-Saving Vaccines A comprehensive hepatitis prevention drive in Bauchi State has revealed 125 new cases of the potentially deadly liver disease while successfully vaccinating over 1,000 residents, health officials announced Friday...
- [Tragedy at Nigeria’s Top Hospital: UCH Medication Error Kills Baby](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/tragedy-at-nigerias-top-hospital-uch-medication-error-kills-baby.html) - A tragic medication error at UCH Ibadan led to an infant’s death after a 17-day Captopril overdose. Learn about the family’s fight for justice and calls for healthcare reform in Nigeria.
- [NMCN Board Dissolution: Tinubu’s Hidden Tactic to Prevent Nurses’ Migration?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nmcn-board-dissolution-tinubus-hidden-tactic-to-prevent-nurses-migration.html) - Nigeria’s nurses face delays in NMCN certificate issuance due to the dissolved NMCN board. Is this Tinubu’s tactic to curb migration? Explore the crisis impacting global opportunities.
- [McPherson University Appoints Mrs. Dorcas Olukemi Oluyemisi Shonibare as Coordinating Dean, Faculty of Nursing Sciences](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/mcpherson-university-appoints-mrs-dorcas-olukemi-oluyemisi-shonibare-as-coordinating-dean-faculty-of-nursing-sciences.html) - In a strategic academic move, McPherson University has named Mrs. Dorcas Olukemi Oluyemisi Shonibare as Coordinating Dean of its Faculty of Nursing Sciences. With over three decades of leadership in nursing education and public health, her appointment marks a new era of excellence for the institution.
- [Kenya Nursing Interns Protest Outside Afya House for Second Day Over Revoked Internship Letters](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/kenya-nursing-interns-protest-outside-afya-house-for-second-day-over-revoked-internship-letters.html) - Nursing internship students in Kenya have staged a second day of protest outside Afya House after Health CS Aden Duale revoked their offer letters, citing failure to meet graduation requirements.
- [In Entebbe, Uganda, Nurse Resty Naluwooza Restores Dreams for Adolescents through Youth-Friendly Sexual Health access.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/in-entebbe-uganda-nurse-resty-naluwooza-restores-dreams-for-adolescents-through-youth-friendly-sexual-health-access.html) - Nurse Resty Naluwooza is transforming adolescent health, in Entebbe; counseling young women in family planning, HIV prevention, and reproductive wellness, restoring futures disrupted by misinformation or lack of access.
- [Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Climbs to 155](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nigerias-lassa-fever-crisis-deepens-as-death-toll-climbs-to-155.html) - Nigeria is battling a worsening Lassa fever crisis, with 155 deaths and 822 confirmed cases reported so far in 2025. The outbreak, now spanning 21 states, shows an alarming 18.9% fatality rate, fueled by late reporting, poor sanitation, and low public awareness...
- [Uganda Nurse Scales Thousand-Foot Mountain Ladders to Vaccinate Remote Children](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/uganda-nurse-scales-thousand-foot-mountain-ladders-to-vaccinate-remote-children.html) - In Uganda's treacherous Mount Elgon highlands, nurse Agnes Nambozo risks her life daily, ascending rickety thousand-foot ladders to reach cliff-side villages where children would otherwise never receive vaccinations. Her extraordinary mission, carrying temperature-controlled vaccines up precarious wooden structures has earned global recognition from Bill Gates and represents a powerful example of healthcare workers adapting to overcome geographic barriers that leave vulnerable populations underserved.
- [From success story to Crisis: Rwanda's Malaria Surge Forces Policy U-Turn](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/from-success-story-to-crisis-rwandas-malaria-surge-forces-policy-u-turn.html) - Rwanda's celebrated malaria elimination program has hit a devastating setback, with cases surging 45% to 620,000 in 2024, reversing nearly a decade of steady progress. The East African nation, once hailed as a continental success story for reducing malaria from 5 million cases in 2016 to just 430,000 in 2023, is now scrambling to address the crisis. Health officials cite drug resistance, changing mosquito behavior, and environmental factors as key drivers behind the surge. Most significantly, Rwanda has reversed its 2023 decision to reject WHO malaria vaccines, signaling a major policy shift. October 2024 alone recorded 112,000 cases concentrated in 15 districts. With preliminary 2025 data showing the upward trend continues, Rwanda's 2030 elimination target faces serious doubt despite officials maintaining it remains achievable with expanded interventions.
- [Nurse's Close Call Highlights Critical Patient Safety Protocols in Home Healthcare](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nurses-close-call-highlights-critical-patient-safety-protocols-in-home-healthcare.html) - When a home healthcare nurse arrived to find a patient already deceased, her commitment to the Five Rights of Drug Administration prevented a tragic medication error. This incident spotlights the importance of patient assessment, clear communication, and emotional resilience in nursing practice.
- [FG, NAFDAC Launch National Task Force to Combat Fake Drugs and Unsafe Foods](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/fg-nafdac-launch-national-task-force-to-combat-fake-drugs-and-unsafe-foods.html) - The Federal Government, in collaboration with NAFDAC, has launched a multi-tiered task force to combat counterfeit medicines and unsafe processed foods, aiming to protect public health and strengthen regulatory enforcement nationwide...
- [Nigerian Scammer Michael Okafor Defrauds UK NHS Worker of ₦168 Million in Romance Scam](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nigerian-scammer-michael-okafor-defrauds-uk-nhs-worker-of-₦168-million-in-romance-scam.html) - NHS worker Hyacinth Blair stole £80,000 to fund a Nigerian romance scam, losing her career to fraudster "Michael." Learn about the case, romance fraud risks, and prevention tips.
- [Stop Draining Africa: WHO Reforms Target Nurse Migration](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/stop-draining-africa-who-reforms-target-nurse-migration.html) - Africa fights nurse migration as WHO reforms target unfair recruitment. Learn how African nurses are shaping a just healthcare future. Read now!
- [Rabies Outbreak in Lagos Sparks Urgent Public Health Alert: Health Workers Call for Immediate Action](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/rabies-outbreak-in-lagos-sparks-urgent-public-health-alert-health-workers-call-for-immediate-action.html) - Lagos faces a rabies outbreak, prompting urgent action from health officials. Learn about the deadly virus, prevention tips, and free pet vaccinations to protect your community. Act now to stop the spread!
- [Beyond Borders: Oghogho Doreen Izedonmwen’s Journey From Nigeria to First-Class Honours in Ireland](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/beyond-borders-oghogho-doreen-izedonmwens-journey-from-nigeria-to-first-class-honours-in-ireland.html) - Discover Oghogho Doreen Izedonmwen’s inspiring journey from Nigeria to First-Class Honours in Ireland. A story of nursing excellence and ambition.
- [Nurse Reward Row: Nigerian Celebrity Faces Backlash for #500K Award to Strike Saboteur](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nurse-reward-row-nigerian-celebrity-faces-backlash-for-500k-award-to-strike-saboteur.html) - Read about the nurse reward row as a Nigerian celebrity faces backlash for a $500K award to a strike saboteur....
- [NANNM Suspends Strike: signs Memorandum of Understanding with the govt.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nannm-suspends-strike-signes-memorandum-of-understanding-with-the-govt.html) - NANNM suspends strike Aug 02, 2025, with MOU ensuring allowances & centralized internships. Read details on Fellow Nurses Africa
- [BREAKING NEWS: NANNM Suspends Seven-Day Warning Strike Following Intense NEC Meeting](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/breaking-news-nannm-suspends-seven-day-warning-strike-following-intense-nec-meeting.html) - BREAKING: NANNM suspends nurses strike on Aug 02, 2025, after tough NEC meeting. Details soon from Fellow Nurses Africa
- [NANNM in Closed-Door NEC Meeting with Potential Strike Suspension](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nannm-in-closed-door-nec-meeting-with-potential-strike-suspension.html) - NANNM’s closed-door NEC meeting on Aug 02, 2025, may suspend nurses strike. Divided opinions on MOU with Minister Prof Ali Pate!
- [NHS Launches New Nurse Prescribing Pilot: Empowering UK Nurses to Prescribe Life-Saving Medications](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/nhs-launches-new-nurse-prescribing-pilot-empowering-uk-nurses-to-prescribe-life-saving-medications.html) - Discover the NHS nurse prescribing pilot empowering UK nurses with life-saving medication rights. A model for Nigeria's striking nurses?
- [Beyond the Strike: How Nurse Consultants Could Redefine Nigerian Healthcare](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/beyond-the-strike-how-nurse-consultants-could-redefine-nigerian-healthcare.html) - Explore how nurse consultants could transform Nigerian healthcare amid the 2025 strike. Learn about demands, roles, and impacts.
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- [Kenya’s Health Ministry Revokes 306 Nursing Internships, Opens 316 New Slots After Integrity Probe](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/08/kenyas-health-ministry-revokes-306-nursing-internships-opens-316-new-slots-after-integrity-probe.html) - Kenya’s Health Ministry revokes 306 nursing internships after a 2025 integrity probe, opening 316 new slots for qualified nurses. Learn about the nursing education crisis, affected universities, and implications for Africa’s healthcare
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- [Outrage in Calabar as Police Detain 3 Nurses Over Missing SIM Card of Deceased Patient.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/05/outrage-in-calabar-as-police-detain-3-nurses-over-missing-sim-card-of-deceased-patient.html) - In a disturbing case that has ignited national outrage, three nurses at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) were arrested and detained by the Nigerian Police Force in Cross River State over allegations linked to a missing SIM card belonging to a deceased patient.
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- [Zambian Nurse Crowned Miss Universe Zambia 2025](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/zambian-nurse-crowned-miss-universe-zambia-2025.html) - This remarkable achievement is a proud moment not only for her community but for nurses across Africa, proving that healthcare professionals can thrive in any arena—including the world of pageantry.
- [What It’s Really Like to Be a Nurse in Nigeria – A Heartfelt First-Person Story](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/what-its-really-like-to-be-a-nurse-in-nigeria-a-heartfelt-first-person-story.html) - Discover the raw, emotional, and inspiring journey of Nurse Umar Rabiu as he shares what it's truly like being a nurse in Nigeria—dealing with long hours, underfunded hospitals, and the deep love for caregiving
- [NMCN Digitalises Council Examiners' Registration Process](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/nmcn-digitalises-council-examiners-registration-process.html) - The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially opened online registration for prospective council examiners for its professional examinations. This is a
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- [NMCN Defends Acceptance of Islamic Arabic Certificate for Nursing Admission, Equates It with WAEC and NECO](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/nmcn-defends-acceptance-of-islamic-arabic-certificate-for-nursing-admission-equates-it-with-waec-and-neco.html) - The Council reiterates that SAISSCE is a recognised and acceptable qualification for admission into nursing programmes, alongside other recognised secondary school certificates such as WAEC and NECO,” the circular stated.
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- [Nurses divided over NMCN approval of SAISSCE certificate for Nursing Admissions](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/nurses-divided-over-nmcn-approval-of-saissce-certificate-for-nursing-admissions.html) - Signed by the Acting Registrar/CEO, Ndagri Hassan, the directive reaffirms that candidates with SAISSCE are to be granted admission opportunities in nursing institutions, on par with applicants holding WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB certificates.
- [From Caregiver to Patient: Nurse Battling Breast Cancer Shares Pains.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/from-caregiver-to-patient-nurse-battling-breast-cancer-shares-pains.html) - For many nurses, the hospital is like a second home. It's where they’ve held hands with patients in pain, smiled through double shifts, and shown up even when they were tired to their bones.
- [Nursing Council of Nigeria Approves SAISSCE for Admission into Nursing Programmes.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/nursing-council-of-nigeria-approves-saissce-for-admission-into-nursing-programmes.html) - The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially confirmed the acceptance of the Senior Arabic and Islamic Secondary School Certificate Examination (SAISSCE) as a valid qualification for admission into nursing programmes across Nigeria.
- [From Lagos to Buckingham Palace: The Remarkable Nursing Journey of Samson Ossai](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/from-lagos-to-buckingham-palace-the-remarkable-nursing-journey-of-samson-ossai.html) - We had the privilege of sitting down with this extraordinary nurse leader to learn more about his inspiring journey, the challenges he’s faced, and his powerful vision for the future of nursing in Nigeria and across Africa.
- [Nigerian Nurse Lands Dream Job After Viral Tweet About Earning ₦40,000 Salary](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/nigerian-nurse-lands-dream-job-after-viral-tweet-about-earning-₦40000-salary.html) - Nigerian Nurse Gets Better Job After Viral Tweet About Low Salary Osogbo, Nigeria – April 2025A young Nigerian nurse from Osogbo has received a better-paying nursing job after sharing a heartfelt tweet about her low salary. Her post, which quickly went viral, sparked nationwide support and advice from many people online. Olamiduni, who finished nursing
- [Oyo State College of Nursing Begins Awarding BSc.Nursing Degree.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/oyo-state-college-of-nursing-begins-awarding-bsc-nursing-degree.html) - In a significant stride for nursing education in Nigeria, the Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan, is preparing to ...
- [Peter Obi Inspires Nursing Students at NUNSA’s 28th General Assembly in Lagos](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/peter-obi-inspires-nursing-students-at-nunsas-28th-general-assembly-in-lagos.html) - From the moment Obi stepped into the auditorium, the atmosphere was electric. Students described the energy as “unmatched,” “goosebump-worthy,” and “a spark that lit a fire.” Speaking with passion and urgency, Obi tackled head-on the systemic challenges facing the nursing profession in Nigeria.
- [Nurse in Africa? Stop Waiting to Be Noticed—Speak Up and Stand Out](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/nurse-in-africa-stop-waiting-to-be-noticed-speak-up-and-stand-out.html) - So many young nurses believe that speaking up is “showing off.” But what’s wrong with letting your supervisor know you spotted a patient error, organized a mini training, or handled an emergency with confidence?
- [We're Not Training You To Japa- Gov. Mba Tells Nursing Students.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/were-not-training-you-to-japa-gov-mba-tells-nursing-students.html) - In a historic move to revolutionize healthcare education, Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to nursing and midwifery training.
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- [Nigerian Nurses in the UK:  NMC Clarifies Deportation Concerns.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/nigerian-nurses-in-the-uk-nmc-clarifies-deportation-concerns.html) - However, in a joint statement released by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association UK (NNCAUK), and the ...
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- [Not Just a Nurse: Reimagining the Role of Nurses in Africa’s Healthcare System](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/not-just-a-nurse-reimagining-the-role-of-nurses-in-africas-healthcare-system.html) - The Role of Nurses in Africa’s Healthcare System By Ojebode Dorcas Ifeoluwa When people think of nurses, they often imagine someone in a white uniform, giving injections or caring for patients at a clinic. This image has followed us since childhood. But today, African nurses are much more than this picture. We are not just
- [From Patterns to Progress: How Learning from Incidents Can Make Healthcare Safer](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/from-patterns-to-progress-how-learning-from-incidents-can-make-healthcare-safer.html) - Every Healthcare Worker Has a Defining Moment By Aderonke Opawande Every nurse or healthcare worker has that one moment that sticks with them. A patient who deteriorated too fast. A crucial detail missed during a handover. A situation where you knew something had been overlooked. These moments can make us feel powerless—but the truth is,
- [N500k Deposit- Hospital Dismisses Allegations of Denying Pregnant Woman Emergency Care](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/n500k-deposit-hospital-dismisses-allegations-of-denying-pregnant-woman-emergency-care.html) - Hospital Dismisses Allegations of Denying Pregnant Woman Emergency Care Lagos, Nigeria – The management of As Salam Convalescent Centre, Ibeju Lekki, has officially responded to allegations circulating on social media regarding the tragic death of a pregnant woman, Kemi Akinbobola. Contrary to claims that the facility refused treatment due to a ₦500,000 deposit, the hospital's
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- [Kenyan Nurses Take to Streets: Demands Better Working  Packages.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/04/kenyan-nurses-take-to-streets-demands-better-working-packages.html) - Kenyan Nurses Push for Permanent and Pensionable Employment Amid Ongoing UHC Demonstrations Nairobi, Kenya – Fellow Nurses Africa Kenyan healthcare workers, including nurses under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, continue their relentless push for improved employment conditions, demanding conversion into permanent and pensionable (PnP) terms. The latest wave of demonstrations in Nairobi has seen
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- [Kenya Introduces Blood Automation Technology to Improve Transfusion Services](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/automated-blood-transfusion-technology-to-be-launched-in-kenya.html) - Kenya Embraces Modern Blood Transfusion Technology NAIROBI, March 30, 2025 — Kenya is set to enhance its blood transfusion services with the introduction of whole blood automation technology. This initiative aims to improve efficiency, quality, and accessibility of safe blood across the country. The announcement was made by Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry
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- [Black Women Three Times More Likely to Die Giving Birth in the NHS – New Research Finds.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/black-women-three-times-more-likely-to-die-giving-birth-in-the-nhs-new-research-finds.html) - The NHS is facing a critical challenge as patient safety concerns continue to escalate, with an estimated 37 avoidable deaths occurring each day, according to a report published by Patient Safety Watch and compiled by Imperial College London. The report highlights worsening patient safety metrics, with 12 out of 22 indicators showing decline over the
- [Birth rate Crisis: London Hospital Maternity Ward Shuts as UK Turns to Immigration for Population Growth.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/birth-rate-crisis-london-hospital-maternity-ward-shuts-as-uk-turns-to-immigration-for-population-growth.html) - London’s Baby Bust: Major Hospital Maternity Unit Shuts as UK Faces Population Crisis London’s declining birth rate has forced one of its biggest hospitals, the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, to shut down its maternity unit, a decision that has sparked concern among healthcare professionals and local communities. The closure was confirmed at a meeting
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- [Calling African Nursing Students & Early-Career Nurses To Apply For ICN 2025 Student Assembly .](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/calling-african-nursing-students-early-career-nurses-to-apply-for-icn-student-assembly.html) - Are you a nursing student, recent graduate, or early-career nurse in Africa? Here's an exciting opportunity to connect with global nursing leaders and peers at the ICN Student Assembly 2025! Date: 8 June 2025Location: Messukeskus Expo & Convention Center, Helsinki, Finland Why Attend the ICN Student Assembly? ✅ Connect with Global Nursing Leaders – Engage
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- [BREAKING: Black NHS Nurse Faces Disciplinary Action for Misgendering Transgender Paedophile Who Racially Abused Her!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/breaking-black-nhs-nurse-faces-disciplinary-action-for-misgendering-transgender-paedophile-who-racially-abused-her.html) - London, UK – A Black NHS nurse, Jennifer Melle, has been disciplined after refusing to use a transgender patient’s preferred pronouns, despite facing racial abuse and threats of violence from the same patient. The incident, which occurred at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton, has sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns over the NHS's treatment of
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- [How to Become a UK Registered Nurse (UKRN) in 2025 – A Complete Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/how-to-become-a-uk-registered-nurse-ukrn-in-2025-a-complete-step-by-step-guide.html) - Are you a nurse dreaming of working in the United Kingdom? Whether you're looking for an employer-sponsored route or prefer the self-sponsorship pathway, this guide will walk you through the exact steps to become a UK Registered Nurse (UKRN) in 2025. At Fellow Nurses Africa, we have partnered with reputable UK healthcare organizations to help
- [Opinion: The Need to Extend Specialist Training for Nurses: Nurse Abdulwahab Usman(ACNO)RN,ROphN,BNSc.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/opinion-the-need-to-extend-specialist-training-for-nurses-nurse-abdulwahab-usmanacnornrophnbnsc.html) - The Need to Extend Specialist Training for Nurses: A Case for a Five-Year Program Using Patricia Benner’s Model The nursing profession is one of the most dynamic and complex fields in healthcare, requiring a blend of technical skills, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. As healthcare systems evolve and patient needs become more intricate, the demand
- [Kenyan Nursing In Crisis: Nurses Fight Back Against Controversial Council Merger](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/kenyan-nursing-in-crisis-nurses-fight-back-against-controversial-council-merger.html) - By Fellow Nurses Africa Correspondent Nairobi, Kenya – March 20, 2025 The Kenyan nursing community is currently in crisis as nurses launched a fierce opposition against the government's proposed plan to merge the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) with other regulatory bodies. The move, part of a wider state restructuring strategy, has sparked an outcry
- [ExclusiveJapa: Become a Canadian RN Without IELTS or CBT!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/exclusivejapa-become-a-canadian-rn-without-ielts-or-cbt.html) - Exclusive Japa: The Canadian RN Licensure Bootcamp – Your Pathway to Success For many nurses, the dream of living and working in Canada feels like a distant reality, one filled with complex procedures, uncertain pathways, and the constant risk of scams. But what if someone could guide you step by step, ensuring a smooth, legitimate
- [From Saving Lives to Making Hits: The Unstoppable Journey of Nurse Kelvin Ossai](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/from-saving-lives-to-making-hits-the-unstoppable-journey-of-nurse-kelvin-ossai.html) - For many, a career in nursing is a lifelong commitment, demanding compassion, resilience, and dedication. But what if your heart beats for something more—something creative, expressive, and deeply personal? For Kelvin Ossai, nursing was never a limitation. Instead, it became the foundation for a life filled with purpose, music, and passion. A Registered Nurse, Midwife,
- [Professor Bayo Lawal Ajibade Bows Out in Grand Style with Valedictory Lecture](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/professor-bayo-lawal-ajibade-bows-out-in-grand-style-with-valedictory-lecture.html) - Ogbomoso, Nigeria – March 18, 2025 The academic and nursing communities came together in a remarkable event at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, to celebrate the retirement of Professor (Nurse) Bayo Lawal Ajibade, a leading figure in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing. The event, which featured a valedictory lecture, was a fitting tribute
- [Nigeria’s Nursing Internship Crisis: Bribery, Corruption, and the Desperate Fight for Placement](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/nigerias-nursing-internship-crisis-bribery-corruption-and-the-desperate-fight-for-placement.html) - Lagos, Nigeria – March 18, 2025 For 26-year-old Aisha Ibrahim, a recent graduate of the University of Lagos’ Bachelor of Nursing Science program, the dream of becoming a registered nurse feels agonizingly out of reach. After five years of rigorous academic training, she now spends her days refreshing hospital websites, anxiously waiting for responses to
- [NMCN Releases March 2025 Midwifery Exam Results, Announces September Exam Dates](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/nmcn-releases-march-2025-midwifery-exam-results-announces-september-exam-dates.html) - The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially released the results of the March 2025 Professional Examination in Midwifery. The announcement was made on March 15, 2025, following approval by the Coordinating Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare. March 2025 Exam Performance A total of 10,948 candidates successfully passed the exam, representing
- [Mohbad's death: Quack nurse gives full details of events in court.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/mohbads-death-quack-nurse-give-full-details-of-events-in-court.html) - Quack Nurse Reveals Details on Mohbad’s Final Moments in Court Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse who treated the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has revealed that the artist began vomiting and showing signs of distress after receiving a tetanus injection. Testifying before Justice C.A. Shotobi at the Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos,
- [JUST IN: New Pre-NCLEX Sponsorship Program Offers Nurses a Way Around U.S. Retrogression](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/breaking-new-pre-nclex-sponsorship-program-offers-nurses-a-way-around-u-s-retrogression.html) - March 14, 2025 | Fellow Nurses Africa News Desk The U.S. visa retrogression has left thousands of internationally trained nurses uncertain about their future—but Interstaff is flipping the script with its Pre-NCLEX Sponsorship Program. During a power-packed virtual event hosted by Decency NCLEX Academy, nurses worldwide learned how this groundbreaking initiative is helping nurses bypass
- [Inspiring Journey: How a 25-Year-Old Nigerian Nurse Became a NHS Manager Within Two Years of Relocating Abroad](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/an-inspiring-journey-how-a-25-year-old-nigerian-nurse-became-a-nhs-manager-within-two-years-of-relocating-abroad.html) - When Damilola Osho arrived in the UK in 2022, he carried with him a mix of hope, excitement, and uncertainty. Leaving behind his family, friends, and the healthcare system he knew, he stepped into a new world, one where he had to start from scratch and prove himself all over again. What he didn’t expect
- [Over 13,000 Candidates Take Nigeria's Midwifery Licensure Exams Nationwide.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/over-13000-candidates-take-nigerias-midwifery-licensure-exams-nationwide.html) - Abuja, Nigeria – March 12, 2025 – The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has commenced its Professional Examination in Midwifery, running from Tuesday, March 11, to Friday, March 14, 2025. The nationwide examination serves as a critical assessment for aspiring midwives, evaluating both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies before licensure. Over 13,000 Candidates
- [One Year After Approval: The Empty Promise of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Role in Nigeria](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/one-year-after-approval-the-empty-promise-of-the-advanced-nurse-practitioner-role-in-nigeria.html) - One year ago, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) proudly announced the approval of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) role—a move that was supposed to revolutionize nursing practice in the country. The approval, backed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, was presented as a game-changer that
- [JUST IN: LEAVE THE UK WITH IMMEDIATE EEFECT, UK HOME OFFICE SERVE NIGERIAN NURSES DEPORTATION NOTICE](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/just-in-leave-the-uk-with-immediate-eefect-uk-home-office-serve-nigerian-nurses-deportation-notice.html) - Nigerian Nurses Face Deportation from the UK Amid Fraud Investigation: In a heartbreaking turn of events, over 50 Nigerian nurses in the UK are now fighting not only for their careers but also for their futures. Despite still awaiting the outcomes of their appeals, many have been served with deportation notices, leaving them in a
- [BREAKING: Nigerian Nurses Issue Strong Warning as Minister Of Health Visits NANNM.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/breaking-nigerian-nurses-issue-strong-warning-as-minister-of-health-visits-nannm.html) - Abuja, Nigeria – March 11, 2025 In a significant move for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Honourable Minister of State for Health, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, paid a courtesy visit to the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) at their headquarters in Abuja today. The Minister was
- [TRAILBLAZING AFRICAN NURSES SHAPING HEALTHCARE: CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2025.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/trailblazing-african-nurses-shaping-healthcare-celebrating-excellence-on-international-womens-day-2025.html) - As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, Fellow Nurses Africa is proud to spotlight 24 trailblazing African nurses who are shaping healthcare across the world. These remarkable women have made significant contributions to the nursing profession, inspiring and leading change in their communities and beyond. Honoring the Trailblazers Here are the outstanding African nurses making
- [NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS ON DIPLOMA NURSING CURRICULUM.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/nursing-and-midwifery-council-of-zambia-engages-stakeholders-on-diploma-nursing-curriculum.html) - A stakeholders' engagement and consultative meeting on the needs assessment findings for the Diploma in Nursing curriculum is currently underway in Lusaka. The meeting, organized by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ), aims to review and align the curriculum with the evolving healthcare demands in the country. Fellow Nurses Africa correspondent reports that
- [NIGERIAN DOCTOR SPARKS OUTRAGE OVER "AUXILLARY NURSES" : THIS HAS TO END!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/nigerian-doctor-sparks-outrage-over-auxillary-nurses-this-has-to-end.html) - Doctor @Ahnie_Etesin Calls Out Auxiliary Nurses, Ignites Heated Twitter Debate A Nigerian doctor, @Ahnie_Etesin, has set social media on fire after publicly condemning the use of auxiliary nurses in private hospitals on her X handle ( Fomerly known as Twitter). Her stance against the employment of unqualified healthcare workers has sparked widespread reactions from nurses,
- [BREAKING: Lagos State Hospital Accused Nurses Of Negligence After Complaining About Faulty Air Conditioner!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/breaking-lagos-state-hospital-accused-nurses-of-negligence-after-complaining-about-faulty-air-conditioner.html) - Nurses Forced to Work in Harsh Conditions In a shocking turn of events, nurses at Lagos General Hospital in Agege have been Threatened with Negligence After demanding better working conditions after enduring unbearable heat due to a faulty air conditioning unit. For weeks, nurses working in the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit have been struggling
- [FAKE NURSE EXPOSED: WOMAN CAUGHT WITH FORGED NMCN CERTIFICATE, NOW IN POLICE CUSTODY.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/fake-nurses-exposed-woman-caught-with-forged-nmcn-certificate-now-in-police-custody.html) - A woman posing as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a fake Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) certificate has been exposed and arrested by the police in Rivers State!
- [EXPOSED: HOW NANNM OFFICIALS ALLEGEDLY RIGGED GOMBE BY-ELECTION IN SHOCKING POWER GRAB!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/03/5421.html) - GOMBE, NIGERIA – The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) is currently embroiled in a major scandal as fresh allegations of election fraud and deliberate manipulation have surfaced. A formal petition obtained by our news team details how key officials allegedly connived to install an ineligible candidate, Martins Mohammed Lekke, as the Chairman
- [BREAKING: UK OPENS DOORS TO 200 OVERSEAS TRAINED NURSES - What This Means for African Nurses Seeking NHS Jobs](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/02/breaking-uk-opens-doors-to-200-overseas-trained-nurses-what-this-means-for-african-nurses-seeking-nhs-jobs.html) - With Cardiff University’s nursing school at risk of closure, the UK’s local pipeline of nurses is shrinking, increasing the need for international hires.
- [A CALL FOR JUSTICE AND FAIRNESS IN GOMBE STATE NANNM LEADERSHIP:NEED FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY- Mustapha Aliyu- (CNO), RN, ROCN, BNSC, MIL, FPC](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/02/a-call-for-justice-and-fairness-in-gombe-state-nannm-leadershipneed-for-transparency-and-accountability-nurse-abdulwahab-usmanacnornrophnbnsc.html) - I write with profound disappointment and deep concern over the recently conducted NANNM by-election for the position of State Chairman. Every credible election is guided by established principles to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability. In an effort to uphold these values, a screening committee was meticulously constituted, comprising highly respected and distinguished professionals from our
- [NANNM IN CRISIS: RIGGED STATE ELECTION, WE MUST ACT NOW!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/02/nannm-in-crisis-rigged-state-election-we-must-act-now.html) - The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) is facing intense scrutiny following allegations of electoral malpractice in the recent Gombe State by-election. Concerned members have expressed deep disappointment over what they describe as a blatant disregard for democracy, transparency, and the rule of law within the association. A prominent member of NANNM, Abdulwahab
- [COURT RULES: AUXILLARY NURSE TO FACE TRIAL OVER MOHBAD'S DEATH.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/02/court-rules-auxillary-nurse-to-face-trial-over-mohbads-death.html) - In a shocking turn of events, an auxiliary nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, is set to face trial for her alleged role in the tragic and controversial death of Nigerian singer Mohbad (Aloba Oladimeji IleriOluwa). The Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, has cleared music stars Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy, and Mohbad’s manager of any wrongdoing,
- [Tragic Loss: 23-Year-Old Final-Year Nursing Student Killed by Learner Driver In Delta State.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/02/tragic-loss-23-year-old-final-year-nursing-student-killed-by-learner-driver-in-delta-state.html) - The nursing community in Delta State, Nigeria, is in deep mourning after the tragic and untimely death of 23-year-old Awele, a final-year nursing student, who was struck and killed by a learner driver. The devastating accident, which also left two other individuals critically injured, occurred recently, sending shockwaves through her family, friends, and the academic
- [Nurses Stripped off their Licenses After Shocking Video- You Won't Believe What They Said !](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/02/nurses-stripped-off-their-licenses-after-shocking-video-you-wont-believe-what-they-said.html) - Two Sydney nurses have been deregistered and banned from practicing after a shocking video surfaced showing them making death threats against Israeli patients Ahmad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, who worked at Bankstown Hospital, were caught on camera stating they would refuse to treat Israeli patients and expressing violent intentions. The video went viral, sparking
- [BREAKING: Africa CDC Opens Exclusive Public Health Fellowship For Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/02/breaking-africa-cdc-opens-exclusive-public-health-fellowship-for-nurses.html) - In a game-changing move for Africa’s healthcare landscape, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially launched applications for the prestigious African Epidemic Service (AES) Program 2025. This elite two-year training initiative is designed to create Africa’s next generation of epidemiology, laboratory leadership, and public health informatics experts. With only a
- [UK Cracks Down On Fake Nurses: New Law To Protect The 'Nurse' Title For Only RNs.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/02/uk-cracks-down-on-fake-nurses-new-law-to-protect-the-nurse-title-for-only-rns.html) - In a significant development within the UK's healthcare sector, Labour MP Dawn Butler has introduced a bill in Parliament aiming to legally protect the title "nurse." Current Situation Presently, while the title "registered nurse" is legally protected—restricted to individuals registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) the term "nurse" remains unprotected. This loophole allows
- [No More Sleeping in Cars: LASUTH Opens First-Ever Free Lodge For Patient Relatives.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/02/no-more-sleeping-in-cars-lasuth-opens-first-ever-free-lodge-for-patient-relatives.html) - In a groundbreaking move to improve patient care and comfort, the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has officially launched operations at its Patient Attendants’ Quarters a dedicated accommodation for relatives of hospitalized patients. A Game-Changer in Nigerian Healthcare For years, family members of patients admitted to public hospitals have endured sleepless nights on uncomfortable
- [Mount Kenya University (MKU) Re-accredited to Train Nursing Students](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/01/mount-kenya-university-mku-re-accredited-to-train-nursing-students.html) - Mount Kenya University (MKU) has been reaccredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) to continue offering its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The reaccreditation process occurs every five years to ensure institutions meet the required training standards, including well-equipped laboratories and affiliated hospitals. The Registrar of NCK, Dr. Lister Onsongo, officially handed over
- [Are Registered Nurses in Nigeria Still Earning N40k per Month?!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/01/are-registered-nurses-in-nigeria-still-earning-n40k-per-month.html) - A recent tweet from a Nigerian registered nurse (Olamidun Abolarin) revealed she was earning just N40k per month. The tweet sparked outrage and pity from people (especially nurses). While some people showed compassion and offer to help, others responded with remarks that could demoralize even the most dedicated professionals. See the tweet below: I'm a
- [Lists of Approved Hospitals For Nursing Internship In Nigeria 2025](https://www.fellownurses.com/2021/03/lists-of-approved-hospitals-for-nursing-internship-in-nigeria-2021.html) - This is an article that deals with the comprehensive list of approved Hospitals for Nursing internship in Nigeria. There was a time this was a burning issue but yes BNSc Nurses (University Nursing graduates in Nigeria) now go their compulsory one-year internship training program just like medical doctors, medical lab scientists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists. Many
- [Have You Registered For Institute of Nursing Research's International Conference?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2021/11/have-you-registered-for-institute-of-nursing-researchs-international-conference.html) - Institute of Nursing Research, Nigeria hereby invites you to her first Annual Scientific Research Conference scheduled to hold November 17-19, 2021. The conference will be an international platform to network and collaborate with world-class health care providers, researchers and scholars blazing the trail in their various specialties. You will meet with professionals from the
- [Quiz Competition for Nurses: Phase One](https://www.fellownurses.com/2023/05/quiz-competition-for-nurses-phase-one.html) - Do You Have What It Takes to Score 80%+? In other to celebrate the 2023 international nurses’ Week, we are using this quiz competition to appreciate YOU for being a good nurse. The winners go home with 20k (winner), 10k (first runner-up), and 5k(second runner-up). When is the quiz starting? The first phase will start
- [Nigerian Nurse Breaks Record, Becomes First Nurse Appointed Vice Chancellor Of A Nigerian University.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2023/01/nigerian-nurse-breaks-record-becomes-first-nurse-appointed-vice-chancellor-of-a-nigerian-university.html) - Nigerian Nurse Breaks Record, Becomes First Nurse Appointed Vice Chancellor Of A Nigerian University. A Professor of Nursing Science at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof. Omolola Oladunni Irinoye, has been appointed as the Acting Vice Chancellor of Achievers University, Owo, Fellow Nurses Africa can confirm. The Ondo State-based University ratified the appointment of Prof.
- [FAKE ADMISSION ROCKS NIGERIAN NURSING SCHOOL, 132 STUDENTS DUPED](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/12/fake-admission-rocks-nigerian-nursing-school-132-students-duped.html) - FAKE ADMISSION ROCKS NIGERIAN NURSING SCHOOL, 132 STUDENTS DUPED Not less than 132 foreign students have been offered fake admission by the School Of Nursing, St. Luke's Anglican Hospital, Wusasa, Zaria, Kaduna state. These set of students were trained overseas and according to the Nursing and midwifery council of Nigeria, NMC&N, they have to enrol
- [How To Become a Registered Nurse In Nigeria (2023) - Halimatu Abdullahi](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/11/how-to-become-a-registered-nurse-in-nigeria.html) - Do you want to become a registered nurse in Nigeria but do not know where to start? I have a good news for you. Halimatu Abdullahi, a registered nurse, has gotten you the right guides (a book) you need to become a nurse in Nigeria. As the Nursing profession becomes "hot cake" because of the
- [Nurse 2 Ireland Bootcamp](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/11/nurse-2-ireland-bootcamp.html) - Do you want to relocate to Ireland as a nurse? This 2-day virtual bootcamp by Synergy Int. Nursing Network is a must-attend for you. You can't just wake up as a nurse in your home country and apply for Ireland nursing jobs. You need to have some things ready and know the SECRETS TO GETTING
- [National Association Of Nigerian Nurses And Midwives should Take A Leaf From  The Royal College Of Nursing, RCN](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/07/national-association-of-nigerian-nurses-and-midwives-should-take-a-leave-from-the-royal-college-of-nursing-rcn.html) - Tunde Jeremiah is one of the many inspiring Nigerian Nurses who currently works with the NHS. In this interview with Fellow Nurses Africa, he recounts his experiences with the RCN which is the largest nursing union in Europe and what lessons the Nigerian Nursing Union , NANNM could learn from it, enjoy... Interviewer: Can you
- [About £10,000 Is Budgeted For Every UKRN Annually For Courses And Training - Olubukola Akinmolayan](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/06/4803-2.html) - "About £10,000 is budgeted for every UKRN annually from Health Education England (HEE) for your Continuous Professional Development courses and trainings"
- [Bukola Salami Elected Into The Board of Canadian Nurses Association](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/06/bukola-salami-elected-into-the-board-of-canadian-nurses-association.html) - A Nigerian- Canadian nurse, Bukola Salami has been elected Into The Board of Canadian Nurses Association, Fellow Nurses Africa can confirm. The election which took place at the association's Annual General Meeting held Virtually at the early hours of yesterday. The AGM provides the members the opportunity to share views and perspectives of interest and
- [You Can Now Take IELTS Academics Online - British Council IELTS](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/06/you-can-now-take-ielts-academics-online-british-council-ielts.html) - Would you love it if you could enrol and take your IELTS right in your sitting room? You can now take the IELTS exam online according to the email sent by British Council IELTS. According to the email sent by the organisation, the online IELTS exam will soon be launched. The email goes thus; We
- [Tech Nurses Win $15,000  Grant At Nursing Innovation Competition in Qatar](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/06/nurses-win-15000-grant-at-nursing-innovation-competition-in-qatar.html) - The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) has announced the winners of its new Nursing Innovation Grant Competition; Faith Nawagi of Uganda, and Stephanopoulos Osei of Ghana, both of whom are trained nurses. This grant, made possible by the support of University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) – Qatar’s only Canadian nursing school – was
- [Never Underestimate The Power Of A Good Sleep - OAU First Class Nursing Graduate.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/06/never-underestimate-the-power-of-a-good-sleep-oau-first-class-nursing-graduate.html) - Opeyemi Olajide is one of the inspiring Nigerian Nurses who just graduated with first class from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. In this interview with Fellow Nurses Africa, Opeyemi talks about her journey so far, her motivation and what's kept her going. Enjoy.. FNA: Some months ago, the house of representatives were agitating automatic employment
- [Pad A Girl Campaign: Nigerian Nurse Takes The Bull By The Horns](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/06/pad-a-girl-campaign-nigerian-nurse-takes-the-bull-by-the-horns.html) - Eze Chioma Joy is a graduate nurse passionate about improving optimal healthcare among individuals and communities in Africa. She has impacted lives and has significantly contributed to health promotion through her brainchild- Optimal Health African Initiative (OHAI). As part of her contribution to health promotion, she organised the ‘Pad a Girl Campaign’. The collosus of
- [ANALYSIS: Can Nigerians Save The NHS?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/06/analysis-can-nigerians-save-the-nhs.html) - As staffing gaps rise by almost 50 per cent in five years, the growing contingent of Nigerian medical staff might help fill the vacancies L-R: Damilola Adesina, Temitope Adewunmi and Yetunde Alao have joined the ward team at Victoria Hospital, in Deal, after a successful international recruitment campaign by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
- [PLATINUM JUBILEE: QUEEN ELIZABETH HONOURS NIGERIAN NURSE, OTHERS.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/06/platinum-jubilee-queen-elizabeth-honours-nigerian-nurse-others.html) - The Platinum Jubilee celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's 70th year on the throne in 2022, with people spending the bank holiday weekend remembering her contributions to the UK. At the same time, thousands of other Britons will receive a similar commendation in her name. The list of people lined up to receive one of nine awards
- [Many Killed, Multiple Injured As Gun Man invade Hospital.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/06/4734-2.html) - Many Killed and Multiple Injured As Gun Man invade Hospital. Fatalities are reported and multiple people are injured following a shooting at the Natalie Building at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, according to police. "We know there are multiple injuries, and potentially multiple casualties," The Tulsa Police Department said in a statement.
- [TRAGIC: LADY DIES AFTER BBL SURGERY AT LAGOS HOSPITAL, NIGERIA.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/06/tragic-lady-dies-after-bbl-surgery-at-lagos-hospital-nigeria.html) - Information reaching Fellownurses.com has it that a social media influencer who goes by the name Christabel has died after undergoing BBL surgery, a twitter user identified as Miss POSHA PROUDLY IGBO with the username @Poshcupcake_1 has revealed. @Poshcupcake has taken to her twitter account today to accuse a private hospital in Lagos, Nigeria of killing
- [Nurse Holds 3-Days Live Crusade in Dublin To celebrate Birthday](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/06/nurse-holds-live-crusade-in-dublin-to-celebrate-birthday.html) - A video of a Nurse has been circulating online. She was seen in the city of Dublin singing and praising God for his birthday celebration. According to the nurse , it is her 36th birthday and all that she is today, is dedicated to God. "My Birthday is always full of activities I’m alive and
- [Edo Born British-Nigerian Nurse Becomes First Female Mayor In London](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/05/edo-born-british-nigerian-nurse-becomes-first-female-mayor-in-london.html) - Edo born British-Nigerian Nurse elected Mayor of Lambert Borough, London. A British Nigerian of Okhuessan in Esan-South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Pauline Akhere George has been elected Mayor of Lambeth Borough, London, United Kingdom for the 2022/2023 year . By the election, she becomes the first female British-Nigerian Mayor of Lambeth Borough. Pauline
- [NJO'S NURSES'WEEK HAS COME AND GONE, BUT THE IMPACTS LINGER ON - NJO BOSS](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/05/abiodun-njo-celebrates-2022-nurses-week-in-grandstyle.html) - International Nurses' Week begins each year on the 6th of May and ends on the 12th of May around the world to commemorate the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. Celebrating these modern-day heroes is one of many ways to encourage their acts of selfless service and bravery, especially in the event of a global pandemic.
- [Nigerian Nurse Guilty Of Murder, Remanded in Prison.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/05/nigerian-nurse-guilty-of-murder-remanded-in-prison.html) - A Magistrate Court in Lagos State, has remanded a Nigerian nurse, Lawrence Omatule, for allegedly performing illegal surgery on a woman, which led to her death. The 39-year-old nurse, was remanded at the early hours on Thursday. Omatule performed surgery on a fibroid patient, Fatimoh Isa, at the Feloban Alpha Convalescent Home, Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos
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- [YOU CAN'T MAKE IMPACTS IN NURSING WITHOUT FIRST FALLING IN LOVE WITH IT - Prof Elizabeth Ojo.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/05/you-cant-make-impacts-in-nursing-without-first-falling-in-love-with-it-prof-elizabeth-ojo.html) - YOU CAN'T MAKE IMPACTS IN NURSING WITHOUT FIRST FALLING IN LOVE WITH IT - Prof Elizabeth Ojo. A professor of nursing has called for the need to first be in love with nursing as this is the precursor to making indelible impacts in the profession. Prof. Elizabeth Ojo who's the Head Of Department nursing, Afe
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- [Nigerian Nurse Wins Nursing Grammies Award!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/05/nigerian-nurse-wins-nursing-grammies-award.html) - Princewill Aghedo DNI, has been named as one of the awardees at the 2022 #NursingNowChallenge award presentation. The event which was held online to celebrate the international Nurses' day is the first of its kind. Many global nurse leaders from different parts of the world were in attendance to add colour to the event. In
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- [Create Special DP To Celebrate 2022 International Nurses' Week With Us](https://www.fellownurses.com/2022/05/create-special-dp-to-celebrate-2022-international-nurses-week-with-us.html) - Great Nurses! Happy International Nurses' Week in advance to you. Nursing is great already. To create your special DP (Display Picture) to use on your social media accounts and celebrate 2022 Nurses' week with us, kindly watch the video below for a quick guide. CLICK HERE TO CREATE YOUR DP
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- [Nurses Accuse CMD, FMC Katsina Of Gross Incompetence.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2021/07/nurses-accuse-cmd-fmc-katsina-of-gross-incompetence.html) - The National Association Of Nigerian Nurses And midwives, NANNM Katsina state chapter has accused the Chief medical director of the institution Dr Suleiman Muhammed of gross incompetence and being over biased which was said to have manifested in the various ways he has handled issues relating to Nurses and Nursing profession since he assumed office
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- [Who Is Nurse Aremu Olayinka? Nursing Excellence Award 2020](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/12/who-is-nurse-aremu-olayinka-nursing-excellence-award-2020.html) - Olayinka Aremu is a Registered Nurse, Midwife and Public Health Nurse. With over 9 years post-qualification work experience as staff nurse/midwife, nurse educator, geriatric nurse, emergency nurse and currently works in the Stroke Unit of the Mater University Hospital, Dublin Ireland. Olayinka is a product of the Department of Nursing Science, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU),
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- [Who Is Nurse Timilehin Eburu? - Nursing Excellence Award 2020](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/12/who-is-nurse-timilehin-eburu-nursing-excellence-award-2020.html) - A charismatic, energetic and vibrant young registered Male nurse. An instrumental figure with exceptional love for nursing and politics and social influencing. He is an activist who loves to fight for human rights and also love to be at the forefront of any struggle that would liberate and empower people. This unique attribute has earned
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- [Who Is Nurse Tobi Omolere? - Nursing Excellence Award 2020](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/12/who-is-nurse-tobi-omolere-nursing-excellence-award-2020.html) - Tobi Omolere is a registered public health nurse with passion for occupational psychology and health of people living with disabilities. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He is the founder and coordinator of Nursing Conception Initiative (NCI), an organization with a sole vision and duty of promoting the
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- [Who Is Nurse Bolarinde Pelumi? - Nursing Excellence Award 2020](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/12/who-is-nurse-bolarinde-pelumi-nursing-excellence-award-2020.html) - BOLARINDE PELUMI NATHANIEL RN, BLS, ECP, RPON(in view), BNSC(in view) SCHOOLS attended - Command Secondary school ibadan - Oyo State college of nursing and midwifery eleyele Ibadan... 2015-2018 - Perioperative Nursing school, UCH ibadan..... Till date -bLadoke Akintola University of technology...... Till date DOB 21st April State of Origin Ibadan, Oyo State. A political and
- [Who Is Nurse Oyelekan Adedoyin Ánìkè? Nursing Excellence Award 2020](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/12/who-is-nurse-oyelekan-adedoyin-anike-nursing-excellence-award-2020.html) - Oyelekan Adedoyin Ánìkè, a 300l student of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Ile- Ife osun state Nigeria, and also Miss SONOAUTHC 2019 Her area of interest in nursing is paediatrics and Opthalmology, outside nursing, I love business, and fashion. She was nominated for Student Nurse of the year.
- [Who is Nurse Opeyemi Godis? - Nursing Excellence Award 2020](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/12/who-is-nurse-opeyemi-godis-nursing-excellence-award-2020.html) - Opeyemi is an accomplished Nurse who works as a theatre nurse in the United Kingdom, she fondly calls the operating room her second home. She is also passionate about health and wellbeing especially disease prevention and health promotion, hence, the reason she started a mini blog in 2013 called; sisinurse.blogspot.com where she shares tips on
- [The Urgent Need For NANNM Reformation  By Olumide Olurankinse](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/12/the-urgent-need-for-nannm-reformation-by-olumide-olurankinse.html) - Greetings to you all- colleagues, senior ones, students and everyone who entered into this profession and have been addressed by the benefit of the rigorous education, time, and practice. It brings me a moment of a painful and funny moment in time as I remember a moment in my nursing education; myself along with friends,
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- [As A Nurse Why Is Self Evaluation Important? Check This Out](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/12/as-a-nurse-why-is-self-evaluation-important-check-this-out.html) - Hello! Can I still wish you a happy new month? Year 2020 has been a roller coaster ride for majority of us. But a few people have still been able to go after their goals! I mean, some of our colleagues planned to write IELTS/CBT, they still did and a lot of them have been
- [DO YOU AGREE?: Holding Urine For Long Can't Cause Kidney Disease - Nephrologist Says](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/11/do-you-agree-holding-urine-for-long-cant-cause-kidney-disease-nephrologist-says.html) - A Professor of Medicine at the Lagos State University College of Medicine, Prof. Olugbenga Awobusuyi, has dispelled the myth that holding urine for too long will cause kidney disease. According to him, such myth is untrue and lacks scientific evidence. Prof. Awobusuyi, who is also a Consultant Nephrologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital,
- [Nursing officer attacked and assaulted in Lagos Hospital](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/11/nursing-officer-attacked-and-assaulted-in-lagos-hospital.html) - Nursing officer attacked and assaulted in Lagos Hospital. A whistleblower at Lagos state general hospital, marina has detailed a horrendous attack on a nursing officer at the emergency department of the hospital by an health attendant at the late hours of yesterday during a night shift. The worker told Fellow Nurses Africa this morning an
- [LAGOS STATE OWES DOCTORS, NURSES, OTHERS COVID ALLOWANCES AS SECOND WAVE LOOMS!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/11/lagos-state-owes-doctors-nurses-others-covid-allowances-as-second-wave-looms.html) - The young medic disclosed that many of the health workers had observed a trend where between N60,000 and N100,000 were deducted from their monthly pay, without explanation from the management
- [Reforming Nigerian Nursing In The 21st Century](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/10/reforming-nigerian-nursing-in-the-21st-century.html) - Enough has been said about nurses. Nigerian nurses have had enough promises and vow from leaders, and politicians, only to be ignored and avoided like the plague when it is time to fulfill these promises. Perhaps, I start by stating that nursing in Nigeria has deteriorated over the years, and our leaders have so watered
- [STAYING PRODUCTIVE AS NURSES](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/09/staying-productive-as-nurses.html) - productivity is possible, imagine it, create it and remain productive!
- [NIGERIANS DON'T KNOW WE HAVE PROFESSORS OF NURSING BECAUSE MANY OF THEM HAVE BEEN WORKING IN ISOLATION  - OLABODE](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/07/nigerians-dont-know-we-have-professors-of-nursing-because-many-of-them-have-been-working-in-hibernation-olabode.html) - Nurse Olaoluwa Olabode is the unit chairman, National Association of Nigeria Nurses And Midwives, (NANNM) Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Ogun State, Nigeria, as well as, the Zonal President, Fellowship Of Christian Nurses, South West Zone. In this interview with Fellow Nurses Africa, he discussed issues around nursing politics, the upcoming NANNM National elections, the recent
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- [BETWEEN THE PRO AND THE ANTI JOHESU NURSES: a state of dilemma for Nigerian Nurses and Midwives](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/04/between-the-pro-and-the-anti-johesu-nurses-a-state-of-dilemma-for-nigerian-nurses-and-midwives.html) - BETWEEN THE PRO AND THE ANTI JOHESU NURSES: a state of dilemma for Nigerian Nurses and Midwives By Abu Sofiyyah. Recent happenings in the joint health sector union (JOHESU) led many nurses and midwives in Nigeria to call for withdrawal of NANNM from this marriage of necessity. There was nothing like JOHESU until the government
- [BREAKING: Meet Nigerian Young Nurse Representative At 2020 #NursingNow Pre-World Health Assembly Congress](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/04/breaking-meet-nigerian-young-nurse-representative-at-2020-world-health-assembly-congress.html) - SOME EXCITING NEWS!!!! ?? Princewill Aghedo (Descendant of Nightingale) shared with Fellow Nurses Africa his nomination to represent Nigeria in the 2020 #NursingNow pre-World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. See what he said below; My application scaled through and I got nominated as a Nigerian delegate to represent my country ?? and attend the biggest
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- [NMCN & NANNM; Speak, We Want To Hear From You - Nrs Oyelakin](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/03/nmcn-speak-we-want-to-hear-from-you-nrs-oyelakin.html) - "I am not anxious to be the loudest voice or the most popular. But I would like to think that at a crucial moment, I was an effective voice of the voiceless, an effective hope of the hopeless." Whitney M. Young Jr. Since the outbreaks of the COVID-19, NMA has been communicating with the public
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- [RE: Letter to Mrs Gladys Oyadiran, HOD, Public Health Department, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Faculty of Nursing Science](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/02/re-letter-to-mrs-gladys-oyadiran-hod-public-health-department-ladoke-akintola-university-of-technology-lautech-faculty-of-nursing-science.html) - Every generation must out of relative obscurity discover its purpose, either to fulfill it or betray it. Facts and falsehood will always travel on the same pedestal, however, facts will always bury falsehood no matter how long it takes, and those that align on the side of facts will always have the day. It is
- [GRATITUDES AS NIGERIAN NURSE DELIVERS A LIVE BABY PREVIOUSLY MISDIAGNOSED AS "IUFD"](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/02/gratitudes-as-nigerian-nurse-delivers-a-live-baby-previously-misdiagnosed-as-iufd.html) - An interesting scenario happened on Sunday 15th of February 2020 at my work place, General hospital ondo state. It was a evening shift. As I got to work to resume duty, I met 2 Labour cases on ground one of which was G4P3 who was referred to the hospital from a TBA on account of
- [Understanding The Health Communication Triangle As A Nurse](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/02/understanding-the-health-communication-triangle-as-a-nurse.html) - The World Health Organization has declared the year 2020 as the International Year For Nurses and Midwives, and coincidentally, it seems as though nurses have been working more since the beginning of this year. Here in Nigeria, there is an outbreak of Lassa fever that has spanned across different states. On the other hand, there
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- [Tyranny Or Slavery; As UNIMEDTH Issue Query To Staff Over Strike Action](https://www.fellownurses.com/2020/01/tyranny-or-slavery-as-unimedth-issue-query-to-staff-over-strike-action.html) - "There's no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice." - Baron de Montesquieu In what looks like a shameful and despotic show of tyrannical force meant to subjugate people into thralldom, fear and insolvency, the management of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital
- [Male Nurse Delivers Woman Of Her Baby By The Road Side After Being Referred For Caesarean Section.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/11/male-nurse-delivers-woman-of-her-baby-by-the-road-side-after-being-referred-for-caesarean-section.html) - Few days ago, a woman identified as Mayowa Adekunle fell into labour inside a tricycle popularly known as Maruwa headed to the hospital where she was referred to for a caesarean section ( A surgical operation to bring out baby from the womb) This happened on 9th of November, 2019 at about 13:00GMT around Seven-up
- [We didn't Spend 6 Years of Study To "Run Errands,"  Nurses Blast bully NYSC Official.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/11/we-didnt-spend-6-years-of-study-to-run-errands-nurses-blast-bully-nysc-official.html) - O We didn't Spend 6 Years of Study To "Run Errands," Nurses Blast bully NYSC Official The news of a corper Nurse who was bullied by one of the NYSC officials at Iseyin camp ground in Oyo state surfaced on the media at the early hours of today with many nurses expressing concern about the
- [Nigeria Set to import doctors from Europe, United States ,Health Minister Disclosed.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/10/nigeria-to-import-doctors-from-europe-united-states.html) - Nigeria to import doctors from Europe, United States. Head, Public Private Partnership and Diaspora Unit, Dr. Omobolanle Olowu (left); Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora and Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire during their budget defence before the Joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Health, at the National Assembly, Abuja…yesterday. •
- [Nurses  Are God Sent, Vanguard cartoons editor, Dada Adekola make a U-turn, Apologizes to Nigerian Nurses.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/10/nurses-are-god-sent-vanguard-cartoons-editor-dada-adekola-make-a-u-turn-apologizes-to-nigerian-nurses.html) - Nurses Are God Sent, Vanguard cartoons editor, Dada Adekola makes a U-turn, Apologizes to Nigerian Nurses. Nigerian nurses received with a great shock the news of a publication on the "Mr And Mrs Segment" of the famous vanguard news paper on Tuesday, 22nd October 2019 by one Dada Adekola. In the cartoon character, a jealous
- [CONSTANT RAPE AND ROBBERY PUT STUDENTS NURSES' LIVES IN JEOPARDY AT UCH,IBADAN.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/10/constant-rape-and-robbery-put-students-nurses-lives-in-jeopardy-at-uchibadan.html) - OUR LIVES ARE AT STAKE, MANAGEMENT ISN'T TAKEN ANY ACTION SAYS NURSING STUDENTS. The Nursing students at the schools of nursing and school of perioperative nursing, UCH ibadan have called on relevant authorities to safe them from constant rape and robbery in the institution. According to them, Rape and robbery have been a constant event
- [Infrastructural Development of PHCs is Key to Attaining SDGs- Nurses ](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/10/infrastructural-development-of-phcs-is-key-to-attaining-sdgs-nurses.html) - Infrastructural Development of PHCs is Key to Attaining SDGs- Nurses The means to attain the health components of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) received a boost at the 10th annual conference/scientific workshop of the Forum for Local Government Nurses and Midwives (FOLGONM), held at the Adeyemi Bero Hall, Alausa, Ikeja, from 15 to 18 October
- [5 Simple Ways You Can Take Your Business Online As A Nurse](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/10/5-simple-ways-you-can-take-your-business-online-as-a-nurse.html) - Are you a Nigerian Nurse with a reputable offline business? Do you know ways your businesses can be in front of MILIONS of internet users? In this article, you will learn 5 simple ways you can take your business online and get local customers without spending a dime. See this simple illustration. I am a
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- [Nigerian Nurse Sets Record, Becomes The First Ever Nigerian Air Force's Female Warrant Officer! ](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/10/nigerian-nurse-sets-record-becomes-the-first-ever-nigerian-air-forces-female-warrant-officer.html) - Nigerian Nurse Sets Record, Becomes The First Ever Nigerian Air Force's Female Warrant Officer! After 55 years of existence, Nigeria’s Air Force has its first female Air Warrant Officer, Grace Garba who is a nurse by training. Garba was born on February 14, 1966, in Garkida, Gombi Local Government Area of Nigeria’s Adamawa State, barely
- [Nigerian Police Bust Lagos 'Baby factory' Run By Quack Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/10/nigerian-police-bust-lagos-baby-factory-run-by-quack-nurses.html) - “I am a nurse. I learnt it from one of my brothers, who has a hospital …” Sherifat Ipaye, told local outlet Punch. “Madam called me and said that she had some pregnant women she would bring for me to help deliver their babies,’’ she said.
- [Vacancy For Senior Executive Officer At HMO, Lagos](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/10/vacancy-for-senior-executive-officer-at-hmo-lagos.html) - A leading Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) located in Lagos is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior Executive Officer (Health Services) Location: Lagos Requirements Medical graduates No experience in HMO. Medical Degree in Medicine. Candidate must have strong computer skills. Salary N1,200,000 - N1,350,000 annually. Application Closing Date 10th October, 2019. How to
- [Two Nigerian Doctors Arraigned For Running A Hospital With CHEWs In Place Of Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/09/two-nigerian-doctors-arraigned-for-running-a-hospital-with-chews-in-place-of-nurses.html) - Two doctors on Wednesday were arraigned before the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Tribunal, over alleged use of Community Health Extension Workers ( CHEWs ) in place of Registered Nurses and Doctors. Those who appeared are Dr Ikeji Charles of Kefland Family Hospital, Apo Mechanic Extension, Abuja, and Dr Terhemba Lan, who runs a
- [Hefamaa Shuts Down 20 Health Facilities In Lagos](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/09/hefamaa-shuts-down-20-health-facilities-in-lagos.html) - The Lagos State Government through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA has shut 20 health facilities for non-compliance with regulatory standards. The Executive Secretary of HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu who disclosed this after a monitoring and inspection exercise carried out by the Agency, stressed that the State Government remains committed to putting a
- [Nurses' Hangout S3 Gone But Its Memories Linger on!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/09/nurses-hangout-s3-gone-but-its-memories-linger-on.html) - Nurses' Hangout S3 Is Gone But Its Memories Linger On - Oluwatosin K. Odunayo Scintillating! That's how the Nurses Hangout season 3 would have been described but it was more than that. The event which took place over the weekend required painstaking preparations and were in every sense a hangout of fun at its peak!
- [Nigerian-born Nurse, Uzoma Asagwara elected into Canadian parliament](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/09/nigerian-born-nurse-uzoma-asagwara-elected-into-canadian-parliament.html) - Nigerian-born Nurse, Uzoma Asagwara elected into Canadian parliament A Nigerian-born nurse Uzoma Asagwara has been elected as a lawmaker into the Manitoba legislative Assembly in Canada. Asagwara, a psychiatric nurse and community activist, was announced as the winner of Manitoba’s Union Station riding on Tuesday, making Asagwara the first Black, queer woman in the legislature,
- [Balancing Your Nursing Job And Business By Oloniyo Oluwanifemi](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/09/balancing-your-nursing-job-and-business-by-oloniyo-oluwanifemi.html) - "You can maintain work-life balance even while pursuing careers." Chanda Kochhar Stress is an aspect of life we can't by pass, and as nurses we get to shuffle between a life in the hospital and outside the hospital. However, stress can be managed well if certain factors are put into consideration. - Are you an
- [Doctors - Medical Lab Scientists' Clash, The Undiluted Truth Of The Matter](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/09/doctors-medical-lab-scientists-clash-the-undiluted-truth-of-the-matter.html) - THE GENESIS The recent clash between the Medical Doctors and Medical Laboratory Scientists at the University of calabar Teaching hospital was as a result of a long battle for who is in charge of the lab because the resident doctors who are doctors on training by way of training come for posting in the lab,
- [NANSNM National Convention --- Climax or Endpoint (Unity in Nursing - a charade or mirage?)](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/09/nansnm-national-convention-climax-or-endpoint-unity-in-nursing-a-charade-or-mirage.html) - It was an atmosphere of mixed encounters in the just concluded National Association of Nigerian Student Nurses & Midwives (NANSNM) national convention. The convention, which was subject of major discuss in the Nigeria nursing community in recent times featured a symposium session that had in attendance nursing leaders across board, notable among them were the
- [Stop Stealing From Our Cookie Jar....It's Our Sweat And Stress, EKSUTH Staff Tells Management](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/09/stop-stealing-from-our-cookie-jar-its-our-sweat-and-stress-eksuth-staff-tells-management.html) - Pilfering is a shameful act, EKSUTH staff tells management* In what looks like a replica of the good old days when labour unions aren't afraid to stamp there feet down and dat is there's. The members of staff of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) under the umbrella of Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) files
- [WHY ULTRASONOGRAPHY SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE NURSING CURRICULUM - Adeyemo Nifemi](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/08/why-ultrasonography-should-be-included-in-the-nursing-curriculum-adeyemo-nifemi.html) - Nrs. Adeyemo Nifemi is one of the brilliant brains in nursing profession making great waves in the field of Ultrasonography. He has trained major health professionals like doctors, Nurses and medical laboratory scientists etc on ultrasound skills. He co-founded Recon health consult with his beautiful wife who's a spine surgeon. In this interview with Fellow
- [How To Treat A Naggy Patient; Understanding The Struggles Of A Dying Patient by Oladunke](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/08/how-to-treat-a-naggy-patient-understanding-the-struggles-of-a-dying-patient-by-oladunke.html) - Being naggy simply mean acting irritably and this may be evidenced by negative reactions towards treatment, these characters are most times shown to nurses because they are the closest health worker to the patient. Sequel to admission of any patient to an hospital is always an attached attitudinal or behavioural change this invariably mean that
- [5 Ways Nurses Can Improve Their Relationship With Other Medical Professionals By Rasheed Ramat](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/08/5-ways-nurses-can-improve-their-relationship-with-other-medical-professionals-by-rasheed-ramat.html) - The importance of a good relationship as a nurse with other medical professionals is too good to be ignored. Lack of healthy and good relationship among healthcare workers is one of the numerous problems facing the healthcare system. Most nurses are observed to be frustrated and tired of other healthcare personnel's behavior. It varies from
- [The Best Guide To Understand And Create Nursing Care Plans by Daniel OYE](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/08/the-best-guide-to-understand-and-create-nursing-care-plans-by-daniel-oye.html) - Nursing Care plan is a written guideline or blueprint for action of strategies to be implemented to help client achieve optimal health. Also is a set of standardized tools that are utilized to set priority in nursing action which support what nursing profession is intended to be "Care,Cure and Sacrifice". Nursing Care Plan is a
- [Why Nurses Need Emotional Intelligence By Faith Salako](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/08/why-nurses-need-emotional-intelligence.html) - Written by Salako Faith Interning with FNA Emotional intelligence or emotional quotient is a term that broadly refers to the capability of an individual to evaluate his or her emotions and objectively use it to control the emotions of others in a positive manner. It involves understanding the way people react, and make use of
- [Letter To The Government In Memory Of Late Nurse Justina Ejelonu Who Died While On Duty](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/08/nurse-justina-ejelonu.html) - Letter to the government in memory of late Nurse Justina Ejelonu, who died an heroic death while treating Ebola patient "Dr Patrick Sawyer" Bleeding from inside out Feeling pain and headache Sound of siren Infeted with a deadly virus. A hemorrhagic and terminal disease called Ebola. Worried on recovery. Placed on VSV-EBOV, A ninty-five percent,
- [7 Things To Know Before Starting Your Nursing Career](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/08/7-things-to-know-before-starting-your-nursing-career.html) - “Who inspires me to be a nurse? Every nurse who doesn’t turn their back on nursing students, or graduate nurses, every nurse who acknowledges it’s okay and simply human to make foolish mistakes, every nurse who takes a moment of their time to help when you’re scared, and every nurse who remembers what it’s like
- [Nigerian Doctor collapsed And Died Of Cardiac Arrest, No Defilbrillator For CPR Says Hospital Management](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/07/nigerian-doctor-collapsed-and-died-of-cardiac-arrest-no-defilbrillator-for-cpr-says-hospital-management.html) - It was a case of "bad day devil drink water" for the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors NARD, FMC Yenogoa Yesterday as a resident Dr identified as Stephen Ijeuwe colapsed and died during the National Executive Council meeting of the association . According to an eye witness, Dr Stephen had a cardiac arrest and was
- [Nursing Is Like A Ladder For Me ~ Comfort Akaehie, Founder Of Primadonna Naturals](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/07/nursing-is-like-a-ladder-for-me-comfort-akaehie-founder-of-primadonna-naturals.html) - Comfort Akaehie, is a registered nurse midwife, and naturalist. She is the co-founder of Every Mother Matters Healthcare Limited, and Primadonna Naturals. In this interview she talks about her business, and what entrepreneurship is all about. Enjoy! FNA: Please introduce yourself (your name, occupation, and educational background). Comfort Akaehie: My name is Comfort Akaehie (a.k.a
- [Nigerian Doctors Trick Us to CS Because it is an easy way of making money - Women Cry out](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/07/nigerian-doctors-trick-us-to-cs-because-it-is-an-easy-way-of-making-money-women-cries-out.html) - Some Nigerian women has taken over the street of twitter at the early hours of today to recount their experiences in some Nigerian Hospitals, Private hospital especially of how doctors deceive them into having a Caesarian section without any clinical indication. According to them, this is done to swindle from them their hard earned money.
- [Nigerian Nurse Died Minutes After Getting UK Visa.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/07/nigerian-nurse-died-the-day-she-got-uk-visa.html) - Information reaching us has it that Nrs. Tinuola Odunola Gbenga-Usman, a staff nurse at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital has passed away. She was a member of set 2005 of the College of Nursing Ilorin. Until her untimely death, she was working with UITH Ilorin. News had it that she went to visit her husband
- [Nurses Flaunt Entrepreneurship Skills At LAUTECH](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/06/nurses-flaunt-entrepreneurship-skills-at-lautech.html) - It was a moment of surprises yesterday at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, open and distance learning centre as the centre held it first entrepreneur practical class for its pioneer set of Nursing students. The 500L students who are already registered nurses currently undergoing the 4 years RN-BNsc program in the institution were seen
- [Retired Matron Blast Nurses working two places](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/06/matron-blasted-nurses-working-two-place.html) - During our days, we did nursing with passion. worked by the precept of the profession. When I was on night shift, everybody leaves me to rest so that I can work all through the night. This days, you see someone who's on night duty going to work somewhere else, definitely that type of a nurse
- [PRESS RELEASE BY NATIONAL  ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENT NURSES AND MIDWIVES (NANSNM)](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/06/press-release-by-national-association-of-nigerian-student-nurses-and-midwives-nansnm.html) - FROM THE TABLE OF THE NANSNM NATIONAL EXECUTIVES. Protocol, Unto God is all glory and honour for the great things he has done for us. Solidarity greetings to the entire nursing students across the federation. The long passage of time without an address from the national body of NANSNM has being tied to the challenges
- [Stress; Your Body's Nemesis by Umoh Ukeme Elijah](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/06/stress-your-bodys-nemesis-by-umoh-ukeme-elijah.html) - Right from our first encounter, I could tell Mr. James was under enormous stress. As a Nursing officer on duty that night, I had resumed with checking of inpatient folders as part of taking over the shift from the afternoon nursing team; when I noticed a man in his late forties, talking to himself and
- [No Profession Is Generally Doing Well In Nigeria , We Are All Victims Of Poor Leadership - Collins Ogbolu](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/06/no-profession-is-generally-doing-well-in-nigeria-we-are-all-victims-of-poor-leadership-collins-ogbolu.html) - Collins Ogbolu is a registered nurse, founder of the Lead Nurse organization, and a seasoned public speaker. In this interview he talks about how he found his way into nursing, what nursing is outside the walls of Nigeria and why success should come before money as an entrepreneur. FNA: Introduce your self ( your name,
- [For How Long Shall Nurses Continue With These Demoralizing Ways Of Treating Young Ones?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/06/for-how-long-shall-nurses-continue-with-these-demoralizing-way-of-treating-young-ones.html) - It was just like a movie yesterday when the Provost College of nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele Ibadan, Oyo State, Mrs Gbonjubola Owolabi ordered the students nurses to carry their hoes and cutlasses and start cutting grasses. According to her the newly sworn-in Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde will be coming to the school to commission
- [No matter where You Graduated From, The Nursing license made Us All Registered Nurses - Mercy Mary.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/05/no-matter-where-you-graduated-from-the-nursing-license-made-us-all-registered-nurses-mercy-mary.html) - Nrs. Otoijaghale Mercy Mary is the founder and CEO of Nurses lecture room, a platform for grooming Nurses for their NMCN professional examinations. In this interview with Fellow Nurses Africa, she talks about her journey into nursing profession, her passion and what's kept her going. FNA: Good day Ma, May we meet you? Otoijaghale Mercy:
- [WE WANT TO RUN OUR OWN PRIVATE FACILITIES AND CLINICS, CHEW TELLS LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/05/we-want-to-run-our-own-private-facilities-and-clinics-chew-tells-lagos-state-government.html) - Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW) and Community officers in Lagos State, on Friday advocated a review to the extant Health Service Reform Law 2016, to legally authorise practitioners to own and operate private healthcare clinic. Members of the CHEW, operating under the aegis of Association of Private Community Health Practitioners, made the proposition at a
- [I'M SORRY ,FORGIVE ME, NURSES ARE NOT BABY SWAPPERS NIGERIAN DOCTOR APOLOGISES.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/05/im-sorry-forgive-me-nurses-are-not-baby-swappers-nigerian-doctor-apologises.html) - One Nigerian Doctor simply known as Dr Ajabb had on Thursday 2nd of may gone on twitter to accuse Nigerian Nurses of swapping babies after delivery and As such expectant mothers should always take a birthing patners along with them while going into the labor room. According him, "In Lagos, my friend sister gave birth
- ["Nursing lover birds" - Classy Pre-wedding Pictures Of Two Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/05/nursing-lover-birds.html) - The internet is still 'awww awww'-ing over the pre-wedding pictures released by Adewa Taiwo (CEO, o'click media) Professional Graphics director for Nrs. Ajayi Oluwasegun and his wife to be Nrs. Adenipekun Adedoyin Rhoda both Alumni of Schools Of Nursing And Midwifery, Ado Ekiti. The two lovers who are currently based in Ado Ekiti are all
- [Why Nursing Is A Charity Work In Nigeria](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/04/why-nursing-is-a-charity-work-in-nigeria.html) - WHY NURSING IS A CHARITY WORK IN NIGERIA By Ikechukwu Ogbu A story is told by Moses Iorapu of Hilary Clinton’s visit to the Asian country of Parkistan. Hardly had her convoy passed through the ghetto part of the country than she saw shiny beautiful sheets hanging infront of the houses on clotheslines apparently to
- [NIGERIAN NURSES, LEAVING THE COUNTRY MORE THAN US BUT THEY MAKE NO NOISE ABOUT IT - DOCTOR CRIES OUT](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/04/nigerian-nurses-leaving-the-country-more-than-us-but-they-make-no-noise-about-it-doctor-cries-out.html) - Current statistics show that 1 in 4 doctors, and 10 in 20 nurses, trained in Africa are currently working in developed countries, and many are on the verge of leaving.
- [The  doctor is "gentle", The Nurse  is "Ungentle"](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/04/the-doctor-is-gentle-the-nurse-is-ungentle.html) - The last thing she heard was the sound of the door close noisily before her.She came out, went into the hall and like a tigress who had contracted a trait of violence and aggression from her master, mounted on the innocent patients, roaring with unprocessed grammatical constructions. A patient whispered again,“This nurse is ungentle.”
- [Fellow Nurses Africa Presents "Nigerian Nursing Time" Vol. 4 (Download Here)](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/04/fellow-nurses-africa-presents-nigerian-nursing-time-vol-4-download-here.html) - Hello guys! How have you been? Have you been expecting our volume 4 of our Nursing Times? It is now at your reach. ??? When you download and read, don't forget to give your feedbacks to know where we can improve. This volume four of Nigeria Nursing Times by Fellow Nurses Africa covers; Relationship Patient
- [Patient Assaulted Nigerian Doctor,  Landed Him A "Dirty Slap"](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/04/patient-assaulted-nigerian-doctor-landed-him-a-dirty-slap.html) - HE LANDED A SLAP ON ME "TAWAAII"! NIGERIAN DOCTOR RECOUNTS HOW A PATIENT ASSAULTED HIM. A Nigerian doctor popularly known as "Aproko doctor" has recounted how an aggressive patient's relative slapped him some years ago while attending to another patient going unconscious. According to his tweets "Today makes it 3 years a patient's relative slapped
- [What I Learnt From 2nd International Nursing And Midwifery Leadership Conference By Lead Nurse Africa - Suliyat Olawuwo](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/04/what-i-learnt-from-2nd-international-nursing-and-midwifery-leadership-conference-by-lead-nurse-africa-suliyat-olawuwo.html) - So, I attended the 2nd International Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Conference by Lead Nurse Africa which held in Accra, Ghana. Internalizing my experience, this is my bring home for fellow nursing students. A thread! Advocacy for the inclusion of nurses in healthcare policymaking is on the rise. And the negative image of nursing is one
- [NIGERIAN NURSES WEEP,  AN ICON IS GONE!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/04/nigerian-nurses-weep-an-icon-is-gone.html) - Nigerian Nurses lose a Nursing icon Information reaching Fellow Nurses Africa has it that Nurse Catherine Okwuchi Adeleye is dead. Adeleye was said to have died at the early hours of today after a "sudden illness" and before getting to the hospital, she gave up the ghost. Below is the brief profile of the deceased.
- [To Fight Quackery, Nursing Leaders Need Cordial Relationahip With The Police - ASP Ogunbameru](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/04/to-fight-quackery-nursing-leaders-need-cordial-relationship-with-the-police-asp-ogunbameru.html) - TO FIGHT QUACKERY, NURSING LEADERS NEED A CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE POLICE - ASP OGUNBAMERU. ASP Ogunbameru Oluwafemi Oluwatosin is a practising nurse currently working with the Nigeria Police Force , Ekiti- State command , where he serves as the HOD Nursing services. In this interview with Fellow Nurses Africa, he disclosed what could be
- [Enough Is Enough, Move Us To University, NANSNM Cries Out](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/04/enough-is-enough-move-us-to-university-nannm-cries-out.html) - ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, MOVE US TO UNIVERSITY , NANSNM CRIES OUT. The National association of Nigerian student nurses and midwives (NANSNM) has urged the Nursing and midwifery council of Nigerian and other relevant bodies to move the current schools and colleges of nursing and midwifery across the federation to university based program, this was made
- [You Are Grossly Incompetent  And Bias, Nurses Tell CMD, FMC Katsina.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/03/you-are-grossly-incompetence-and-bias-nurses-tell-cmd-fmc-katsina.html) - The National Association Of Nigerian Nurses And midwives, NANNM Katsina state chapter has accused the Chief medical director of the institution Dr Suleiman Muhammed of gross incompetence and being over biased which was said to have manifested in the various ways he has handled issues relating to Nurses and Nursing profession since he assumed office
- [EXPOSED: THE SUSPECTED "BABY SELLER NURSE" IS A QUACK .](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/03/exposed-the-suspected-baby-seller-nurse-is-a-quack.html) - Barely a week after the the news of the baby seller nurse who sold a baby for 350k was published, The Association of General And Private Nursing Practitioners ( A professional Association Of Nurses who have their own private Nursing homes and convalescents) AGPNP has responded to the allegations that the suspected baby seller is
- [NIGTHINGALE STILL LIVES](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/03/nigthingale-still-lives.html) - NIGTHINGALE STILL LIVES As difficult as it seems, I am delighted to socially display the candor of some nurses and of course the quest to making a difference even in this our present day nursing and in our rickety country where nothing works . This brings me to the story of this perioperative nurse, Owajoba
- [EXPOSED : How Nigerian doctor sedated female patient before raping her.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/03/exposed-how-nigerian-doctor-sedated-female-patient-before-raping-her.html) - EXPOSED : How Nigerian doctor sedated a female patient before raping her. By Jaafar Jaafar. A medical doctor at a public hospital in Sokoto State, Tijjani Faruk, has thrown the Sokoto medical community into grief after confessing to raping a married woman after administering sedative injection on her. Mr Faruk took both the code of
- ["School Of Nursing Is  An Amazing Place To Be" ~ STN Aghayedo](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/03/school-of-nursing-is-an-amazing-place-to-be-stn-aghayedo.html) - Aghayedo Paulina Olayinka is the SUG president, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital school of Nursing. In this interview with Fellow Nurses Africa, she describes her journey to nursing, the challenges and what has kept her going, enjoy. FNA: Can we meet you ma? S.N Paulina: I'm Aghayedo Paulina Olayinka by Name. Final year student in
- [7 Unexpected Things You Can Do with Your Nursing Career](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/03/7-unexpected-things-you-can-do-with-your-nursing-career.html) - 7 Unexpected Things You Can Do with Your Nursing Career By Sarah Stasik Nursing schools often point new grads and students toward common nursing career paths, including specialties such as NICU nursing, med-surg and labor and delivery. It's also not uncommon for nurses to take a slightly different approach, especially after years of direct patient
- [Ambode Appoints Nrs. Oyefunso  Orenuga As The Provost, Lagos State College Of Nursing And Midwifery](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/03/ambode-appoints-nrs-oyefunso-orenuga-as-the-provost-lagos-state-college-of-nursing-and-midwifery.html) - Ambode Appoints Nrs. Oyefunso Orenuga As The Provost, Lagos State College Of Nursing. The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has approved the appointment of Nrs. Oyefunso Orenuga as the pioneer Provost of the Lagos State College of Nursing, Midwifery & Public Health Nursing, Igando. According to a statement issued by the Office
- [Women who work night shifts more at risk of early menopause – Study](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/03/women-who-work-night-shifts-more-at-risk-of-early-menopause-study.html) - Women who work night shifts more at risk of early menopause – Study A study has revealed that women who work night shifts are nine per cent more likely to have an early menopause. According to Dr. Eche Ugochukwu , a general medical practitioner, menopause is the time that marks the end of a woman’s
- [stop The Fight For Supremacy: Ozumba Tells Nurses, Others](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/03/stop-the-fight-for-supremacy-ozumba-tells-nurses-others.html) - stop The Fight For Supremacy: Ozumba Tells Nurses, Others An obstetrics and gynaecologist and vice-chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Professor Benjamin Ozumba, has urged medical practitioners in the country to stop fighting for supremacy, saying the persistent supremacy crisis among nurses, doctors and technologist is one of the reasons for brain drain in the health
- [10 TYPES OF DOCTORS YOU WILL MEET IN NIGERIAN HOSPITALS](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/03/10-types-of-doctors-you-will-meet-in-nigerian-hospitals.html) - 10 TYPES OF DOCTORS YOU WILL MEET IN A NIGERIAN HOSPITAL Nigerian hospitals are a bit different from any other hospital you can ever see in any part of the world, apart from the difference in policies,the mode of operation differs as well as the workforce, the Nurses, Doctors and others. Below are the 10
- [Antibiotics Resistance in Nigeria; How Can Nurses Curb It?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/02/antibiotics-resistance-in-nigeria-how-can-nurses-curb-it.html) - An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria and is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections. There are different types of antibiotics. Each type is used for specific bacteria infection. Several drugs are abused in Nigeria, and antibiotics are one of them. Antibiotic resistance is the ability
- [[Music] Mighty God Mp3 by Olumba [A Registered Nurse]](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/02/music-mighty-god-mp3-by-olumba-a-registered-nurse.html) - Olumba as fondly called by friends is Olumide Anthony Ilesanmi. He started singing right from the age of 7. Who is he?: He is a Nigerian Registered Nurse, Guitarist musician and an Entrepreneur. Have you heard the popular saying that "Nurses got talent"? This is a typical example. Listen, Download and Enjoy Mighty God Mp3
- [FIND A NURSE TO MARRY IF YOU WANT TO SECURE YOUR FUTURE AND THAT OF YOUR KIDS,NIGERIAN DOCTOR ADVISES](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/02/find-a-nurse-to-marry-if-you-want-to-secure-your-future-and-that-of-your-kidsnigerian-doctor-advises.html) - FIND A NURSE TO MARRY IF YOU WANT TO SECURE YOUR FUTURE AND THAT OF YOUR KIDS, NIGERIAN DOCTOR ADVISES. A Nigerian doctor identified as Dr Lekan Falusi has taken to his twitter handle to advice young men who wants to secure their future and that of their unborn kids to ensure they get married
- [Are All Drugs Chewable?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/02/are-all-drugs-chewable.html) - Most parents teach their children to chew their tablets even if they are bitter, most parents who are ignorant about pharmacology justify their actions by bluffing words like, “chewing makes the drugs work faster” It is expedient that we have adequate knowledge as nurses to administer 100% care to patients. During drug administration, a nurse
- [Love Story Challenge 1.0 By Oclick Media (Nrs Adewa)](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/02/love-story-challenge-1-0-by-oclick-media-nrs-adewa.html) - During this season of love, Love story Challenge 1.0 is organized by Oclick Media (Oclick_Photography) that is owned by Nrs Adewa Taiwo Olubunmi. The instruction is to write 200 words article on "My Love", share the picture on instagram, tagging oclick_photography and others and stand a chance to win any of the giveaways as specified
- [I Didn't Find Nursing, Nursing Found Me ~ Julie Mogbo](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/02/i-didnt-find-nursing-nursing-found-me.html) - My name is Julie Mogbo, a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. I am the CEO of JulieMo International Limited, a Family Focused Healthcare Company, the Premier Trainer of Family Bond Systems, the Family Health Director of LeadNurse Africa International Foundation and the Country Representative of International Family Nurses Association, Canada.
- [NURSING POST BASIC SCHOOLS TO BECOME POST GRADUATE COLLEGES FOR THE AWARD OF "MASTERS CERTIFICATES" AS LAUTECH TAKES THE LEAD.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/02/nursing-post-basic-schools-to-become-post-graduate-colleges-for-the-award-of-masters-certificates-as-lautech-takes-the-lead.html) - NURSING POST BASIC SCHOOLS TO BECOME POST GRADUATE COLLEGES FOR THE AWARD OF "MASTERS CERTIFICATES" AS LAUTECH TAKES THE LEAD.The Nursing and midwifery council of Nigeria put smiles on the faces of Nigerian Nurses yesterday after the release of the circular mandating all nursing post basic schools to be upgraded to post graduate colleges for
- [NJO Webinar: "Economic Opportunities In Nursing" [Apply Now]](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/02/njo-webinar-economic-opportunities-in-nursing-apply-now.html) - NJO - Nurses Jobs and Opportunities Presents his 3rd Premium Webinar: Economic Opportunities In Nursing “If people like you, they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you, they’ll do business with you.” — Zig Ziglar. Dear Business CEO, this WhatsApp webinar is designed for YOU, particularly those ready to take their business to the
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- [FELLOW NURSES AFRICA Congratulates "Triple A" On His Election As NLC VP](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/02/fellow-nurses-africa-congratulates-triple-a-on-his-election-as-nlc-vp.html) - A hearty congratulatory message to Nurse Abdurafiu Alani Adeniji ( Triple A) on his election as the Vice President of NLC.
- [Aspirin; Its Uses, Side Effects And Nurses' Responsibility](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/02/aspirin-its-uses-side-effects-and-nurses-responsibility.html) - Aspirin is an OTC drug, and despite its effectiveness and importance, a lot of damages are developed when individuals who patronize patent drugs sellers use these drugs without due health education. As nurses, we need to health educate the public about the effect of OTC, and why a lot of them need a prescription before
- [National Drug Dosage Calculation Competition For Nurses, The success story](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/national-drug-dosage-calculation-competition-for-nurses-the-success-story.html) - The first edition of the National Drug Dosage Calculation Competition for Nurses (NDDCCN) has come and gone but the indelible marks left remains evergreen. NDDCCN is an initiative of the Global Impact Health Initiative (GiHi). The initiative seeks to provide specific solutions to identified problems or challenges in patient care and safety. This competition is
- [Lateral Violence: 18 Steps to overcome a toxic workplace](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/lateral-violence-18-steps-to-overcome-a-toxic-workplace.html) - Lateral Violence: 18 Steps to overcome a toxic workplace By wali khann I’m hiding in the restroom. It is peaceful here. I’m by myself. My shift just started and I know my patients need me - I’m supposed to be there to protect them. But, who’s protecting me from the attack I feel by my
- [Nigerian Woman dies after giving birth to quintuplets](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/nigerian-woman-dies-after-giving-birth-to-quintuplets.html) - Nigerian Woman dies after giving birth to quintuplets Emmanuel Ezunu, Head, Clinical Services and Training, Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Asaba, has confirmed the death of a housewife who died 15 hours after she was delivered of quintuplets. Mr. Ezunu who made the confirmation to newsmen in Asaba, said Chukwunonso Onyejekwe, 29, died of complications after
- [25 Business Ideas for Nurses In 2022](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/25-business-ideas-for-nurses.html) - Nursing is a thriving field at the moment. But it’s not all about the job numbers. If you have the education and experience necessary to work as a nurse, you could also consider running your own business. There are plenty of entrepreneurial opportunities where you could use the same skills and knowledge. Here are 25
- [NURSING: Bridging The Gap Between Passion And Profession](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/bridging-the-gap-between-passion-and-profession.html) - Walking through the wards, looking at the various faces of patients, with unexplainable blood stains on the uniform, blaming the clock for being too slow; she almost couldn’t wait for the shift to be over. This isn’t working, I have had enough!, I am not exactly cut out for this!, anything else but having to
- [NMCN Inducts 53 Foreign Trained Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/nmcn-inducts-53-foreign-trained-nurses.html) - Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has inducted 53 graduates of nursing from foreign institutions. Speaking during the induction ceremony in Abuja, Registrar of the council, Alhaji Faruk Umar said it was the first time nurses of foreign trained institutions were being formerly inducted into the profession ever-since it started registering nurses trained outside the
- [Open Letter To All Male Nurses Fighting Quackery](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/open-letter-to-all-male-nurses-fighting-quackery.html) - Dear male Nurses, I hope my letter meets you in good spirit. How has nursing been treating you? Treating you well? Oh… good! It is with pleasure and concern for our dear Nursing profession that I am writing this letter to you whether you chose Nursing or it chooses you. What am I concerned about?
- [Health Care Service Delivery In Rural Communities - The Role Of NGOs In Ensuring Equal Coverage](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/health-care-service-delivery-in-rural-communities-the-role-of-ngos-in-ensuring-equal-coverage.html) - Rural populations disproportionately suffer from chronic disease relative to the general public.Access to quality health care in rural areas is restricted by poor infrastructure and a smaller health care workforce, hindering the utilization of preventative health services and compromising the implementation of wellness and healthy lifestyle programs in these regions.To meet the health care needs
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- [Jos School Of Post Basic Critical Care Nursing Admission Form is out](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/jos-school-of-post-basic-critical-care-nursing-admission-form-is-out.html) - Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into a twelve (12) months training programme for Critical Care Nurses for 2019/2020 academic session Admission Requirements: Applicants must be registered nurses with at least one 11) year post registration practice with up to date practicing license. Applicants must also possess a minimum of five (5)
- [Book Review: Nurse By Peggy Anderson](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/book-review-nurse-by-peggy-anderson.html) - Year of Publication: 1978 The Nurse is a true life story about a nurse, and all stories and explanation are all true. The book has 21 chapters. As young nurses, we want to know why nursing is the way it is, why nurses face so much in the ward, why the public thinks bad of
- [WhatsApp Groups For Nursing Jobs [Never Miss An Advert]](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/whatsapp-groups-for-nursing-jobs.html) - Have been out of school going to three years now and I haven't gotten a job! This country is bad! Do this sentence relate to you? In this article, am going to give you some WhatsApp groups for Nursing jobs. Do you belong to any Nursing WhatsApp group? FYI, job advertisers send their nursing jobs
- [Abuad Matriculates Nursing Students: Photo News](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/abuad-matriculates-nursing-students-photo-news.html) - Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti Matriculated her New students today. Check the beautiful pictures below... Congratulations to the matriculating Students
- [Goal Review Coaching Session With The Sent Nurse [Must Attend For Nurses]](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/goal-review-coaching-session-with-the-sent-nurse-must-attend-for-nurses.html) - "The unexamined life is not worth living" This is a call to evaluate the first month of the month in preparation for the rest of the year because it is the most important part of life and it is necessary to if knew would find purpose and value in life. If a person chooses to
- [Salbutamol: It's Uses, Interactions, And Nurses' Responsibilities](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/salbutamol-its-uses-interactions-and-nurses-responsibilities.html) - It is also known as albuterol, and it is marketed with the make Ventolin. It is classified as a bronchodilator. The bronchus in the lung may become narrowed, it opens the medium and large airways in the lungs. Dosage Salbutamol is both available in a gaseous form, which can be used with an inhaler or
- [Our Mumu Don Do, JOHESU Tells FG](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/our-mumu-don-do-johesu-tells-fg.html) - The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has said it "Mumu don do" In a letter to the Minister of Labour and Employment, JOHESU said it had decided to resume its suspended strike beginning from January 31, unless the Federal Government accedes to its demands over welfare and other issues. It noted that it "Mumu don
- [Personal Branding For The 21st Century Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/personal-branding-for-the-21st-century-nurses.html) - I was invited to talk to some nurses this week, on the topic of personal branding as related to nurses. A lot of nurses do not believe in the significance of having a brand or having an online appearance. When personal branding is mentioned, a large portion of nurses imagines logos and TV ads, unknown
- [Nursing Jobs At King Solomon Hospital, Lagos State](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/nursing-jobs-at-king-solomon-hospital-lagos-state.html) - King Solomon Hospital - A reputable Hospital based on the mainland of Lagos is currently recruiting to fill the position below. Position: Registered Nurse (Female) Job Type: Full Time Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Location: Lagos Deadline: 21st January, 2019 Job Description Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons
- [Top 10 Inspiring Nigerian Nurses In 2018](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/top-10-inspiring-nigerian-nurses-in-2018.html) - Nursing is a Noble Career with diverse specialities. As a nurse, you can decide to specialize in pediatrics, geriatrics, anaesthetics,oncology, midwifery, cardio thoracic, Nephrology, accident and emergency Etc. Despite these specialities and expanded roles of a nurse, many nurses are doing amazingly great in other areas of life combined with their nursing careers. For instance,
- [NURSING AND POLITICS: A SYNERGISTIC APPROACH TO LIBERATION BY PRINCE ALEGE OLUSEGUN EDMUND](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/nursing-and-politics-a-synergistic-approach-to-liberation-by-prince-alege-olusegun-edmund.html) - NURSING AND POLITICS: A SYNERGISTIC APPROACH TO LIBERATION BY PRINCE ALEGE OLUSEGUN EDMUND PREAMBLENurses are increasingly being urged to become more politically aware and active. The relationships between political awareness, political activity and professionalism are explored, and it is argued that until nurses recognise and utilise the power engendered by their special and unique expertise
- [The Right Way To Set Your Goals As A Nurse](https://www.fellownurses.com/2019/01/the-right-way-to-set-your-goals-as-a-nurse.html) - Happy new year to you if you are reading this. It is a beautiful and brand new year, and each days of the year should be carefully treated with both caution and deliberation if we must achieve our goals after 365days.I have always said Nursing is more of a constant job but not any more,
- [Meet The Founder Of NJO, How He Started And What Has Kept Him Going](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/12/meet-the-founder-of-njo-how-he-started-and-what-has-kept-him-going.html) - Meet the founder of Nursing Job Opportunities, Nurse Abiodun Oluwatobi. In this interview he talks of what prompted him to embark on this nursing journey and how he created NJO, which is today the number one platform in Nigeria that helps nurses in their careers. Enjoy your read! FNA: Can we meet you?Mr Abiodun: Abiodun
- [OPEN LETTER TO THE REGISTRAR, NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/12/open-letter-to-the-registrar-nursing-and-midwifery-council-of-nigeria.html) - Nursing and midwifery council of Nigeria,Plot 713, cadastral Zone,Life camp District,Gwarimpa, Abuja.7th December, 2018.OPEN LETTER TO THE REGISTRAR, NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIADear Sir,It is with great pleasure that Fellow Nurses Africa writes you at this point in time when nursing profession in Nigeria needs urgent attention.We reiterate our sincere congratulations on your achievements
- [Nursing council releases November Professional examination  results](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/12/nursing-council-releases-november-professional-examination-results.html) - The Nursing and midwifery council of Nigeria has today released the November 2018 professional examination results, Fellow Nurses Africa has confirmed. This is coming barely a month after the examination.Details soon...Congratulations to the new Nurses!Copyright © 2018 | Fellow Nurses Africa | All Rights Reserved
- [Vitamin E: Its Uses, Interactions And Nurse's Responsibility](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/12/vitamin-e-its-uses-interactions-and-nurses-responsibility.html) - Vitamin E is an antioxidant and it is the name of a group of eight fat soluble vitamins, known as tocepierols and tocotrienols. It is not only used when Vitamin E deficiency is noticed, vitamin E is rare and usually caused by an underlying problems with digesting fat. Vitamin E dissolves in fat and it
- [2023 Elections: Nurses and their votes](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/12/2019-elections-nurses-and-their-votes.html) - As the election fever rents the air again and we are all gripped by the sentiment of choosing and voting for the candidate that will steer the affairs of the country in the next 4 years, the onus lies on us as responsible citizens to file out in our numbers to considerably and strategically vote
- [Hydrocortisone: It's Uses And Nurses' Responsibility](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/12/hydrocortisone-its-uses-and-nurses-responsibility.html) - Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid with glucocorticoid and to a lesser extent mineralocorticoid activity. It is used as an immunosuppressive drug, and for conditions adrenogenital syndrome, adrenocortical insufficiency and high blood calcium.Topics hydrocortisone is used to treat itching, redness.Dosage and administrationHydrocortisone is available in oral, topical and injections. It may be intravenously given, slowly, in emergencies
- [4 Common Hazards In Nursing And Solutions](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/12/4-common-hazards-in-nursing-and-solutions.html) - Nursing is beautiful, but it is so dangerous if it is done without adequate knowledge and carefulness. Student nurses most times see the perfect side of nursing, all they know is nursing is noble, then life takes a new turn the day a road traffic accident patient’s blood splash on the face and they have
- [Labetalol: What Is It, Side Effects And Nurses Role?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/12/labetalol-what-is-it-side-effects-and-nurses-role.html) - Labetalol is a medication used to treat high blood pressure. It can be administered intravenously in severe hypertension or orally for long term hypertension management. Labetalol is a Beta- Alpha blocker, it has effects on both short and long term situations.In short term, it decreases blood pressure by decreasing systemic vascular resistance with no increase
- [The Good Samaritan Law: Is Home Rescue Covered?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/11/the-good-samaritan-law-is-home-rescue-covered.html) - Nobody wants to be a good Samaritan any longer, you know why? The world is so filled with dangers, and corruption that we are so scared of going out of our houses because we are not sure of what can happen to the house few minutes after our departure. Nurses by virtue of their jobs
- [Book Review: Who Moved My Cheese by Dr Spencer Johnson](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/11/book-review-who-moved-my-cheese-by-dr-spencer-johnson.html) - When I picked up this book, I was wondering what the author had in mind to use such title, but, as a I read on I realized I also need to get a new cheese rather than asking who moved my cheese.The book is divided into three categories: this is to help you understand the
- [NURSES AND 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS, WHO DESERVES OUR VOTES?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/11/nurses-and-2019-general-elections-who-deserves-our-votes.html) - NURSES AND 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS, WHO DESERVES OUR VOTES? - Oluwatosin K. OdunayoWhich of the presidential candidates has promising manifestoes for nurses and our patients and who exactly deserves our votes? Sounds awkward right?Here, Fellow Nurses Africa will be setting out some of what we should know.Who's the next Nigerian president?As the general elections approach,
- [Re: Maiden Edition Of Fellow Nurses Essay Competition Result Is Out](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/11/re-maiden-edition-of-fellow-nurses-essay-competition-result-is-out.html) - The maiden edition of the essay writing competition of Fellow Nurses Africa has finally come to an end. The long awaited essay competition has finally come to an end with over 29 nurses as participants, which includes both nursing students currently undergoing their education in various schools, and staff nurses.Apart from the essay writing which
- [“NMCN has failed Nigerians and its Nurses”- mixed reactions trail upward review of council verification fees](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/11/nmcn-has-failed-nigerians-and-its-nurses-mixed-reactions-trail-upward-review-of-council-verification-fees.html) - Barely few hours to the release of the circular from the nursing and midwifery council of Nigeria indicating an upward review of the licenses verification fees from #8700 to #53,500, Nigerian nurses had taken over various social media platforms to communicate their displeasure about the development.Below are some of the reactions to the development:@Bodunde: This
- [Nurses, the most ethically responsible Professionals - CESVO](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/11/nurses-the-most-ethically-responsible-professionals-cesvo.html) - The Centre for ethics and self value orientation ( CESVO ) has presented the award of the most ethically responsible professionals to the National association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Lagos state chapter. This award is coming at a time the public have seen nurses as the most insulting set of professionals.Com. Awojide receiving the
- [Nursing Internship In Nigeria: Everything You Need To Know - Nrs Princewill Aghedo](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/11/nursing-internship-in-nigeria-everything-you-need-to-know-nrs-princewill-aghedo.html) - Compiled By Nurse Princewill Aghedo On Reception of the circular from the Head of Service of the Federation to the Hon. Minister of Health (Ref.No.HCSF/EPO/EIR/CND/100/ST dated 7th,September 2016), the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) concluded arrangements for the commencement of the Internship for University Graduates from January 2017. The Nursing Internship is a
- [How Nollywood Tarnishes Nursing Image In Nigeria - Obembe S.D](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/11/how-nollywood-tarnishes-nursing-image-in-nigeria-obembe-s-d.html) - One would have thought that the Nigeria movie industry would help the masses see some professions in positive light. But it is disheartening how they have been poisoning people's mind and tarnishes nursing image in Nigeria. (You want to know why?, keep reading). Oh! my dear Nursing, see what Nollywood has done to you. Am
- [TAKING THE LEAD AND FORGING YOUR CAREER PATH IN NURSING](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/10/taking-the-lead-and-forging-your-career-path-in-nursing.html) - TAKING THE LEAD AND FORGING YOUR CAREER PATH IN NURSING. A PRESENTATION BY NURSE ZACCHEUS OPEYEMI OYEWUMI AT FCN LAUTECH ALUMNI MAIDEN EDITION OF TITBITS.OUTLINES•Introduction•Definition of Nursing•who is a leader•areas where you are expected to lead as nurses • career paths in nursing•what do we stand to benefit from the career paths in nursing IntroductionThe
- [3 Common Nursing Errors You should Avoid](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/10/3-common-nursing-errors-you-should-avoid.html) - Errors in nursing can be either be deliberate or unintentional. While you are considering the mistakes you committed or that happened in your shift, you need to also consider if they are reversible or irreversible.Certain errors are irreversible, yet they are not fatal, and may not lead to death of a patient, while certain errors
- [JUTH POST BASIC NURSE ANAESTHESIA ENTRANCE EXAM POSTPONED](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/10/juth-post-basic-nurse-anaesthesia-entrance-exam-postponed.html) - JUTH POST BASIC NURSE ANAESTHESIA ENTRANCE EXAM POSTPONEDThe management, Jos university teaching hospital has postponed the post basic Nurse Anaesthetist entrance exam scheduled to hold on Wednesday 3rd of October 2018. The decision according to them was as a result of the insecurity presently been encountered in the city. Recall that sometimes last week, the
- [I DIDN'T CHOOSE NURSING, NURSING CHOSE ME: STUDENT NURSE AROWOLO](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/09/i-didnt-choose-nursing-nursing-chose-me-student-nurse-arowolo.html) - Arowolo Damilare is the founder of Beat NCDs Nigeria, a 500L Nursing student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, College of Health Sciences, Osogbo. In this interview with Fellow Nurses Africa, he shares his views on the future of Nigerian Nursing profession, the challenges and possible solutions. Enjoy...FNA: Can we meet you sir?Jonathan Arowolo: I
- [10 Types Of Nurses You Will Meet At The Hospital](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/09/10-types-of-nurses-you-will-meet-at-the-hospital.html) - The BossThese ones regard themselves as a Nurse Manager,love to be at the helm of every decision.Dont like to be overlooked, try to dictate work pace and doesn't love to be directed. They are right all the time, and do not take No for an answer.Busy but doing NothingThese kind are always on the move,
- [THE NURSING UNIFORM, HOW SACRED?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/09/the-nursing-uniform-how-sacred.html) - Few days ago I came across a wedding video online where some group of Nurses were seen in white dancing and picking money, one was even carrying the Nurses lamp. This has generated some missed feelings amidst Nurses as Some were of the opinion that such act is a disrespect and a dent on the
- [Student Nurse Drank Harpic To Attempt Suicide: Facebook User Alleged](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/09/student-nurse-drank-harpic-to-attempt-suicide-facebook-user-alleged.html) - There is a war about to be unleashed in nursing, you read that right. A Facebook user was allegedly accused for wanting to tarnish the image of the School of Nursing, Abeokuta.The SUG of SONAB took the bait and wrote a letter to the alleged accuser, named Thomas Aboidun who is a staff nurse in
- [NMA Set To Unite With JOHESU, Says  We can solve our problems by Ourselves.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/09/nma-set-to-unite-with-johesu-says-we-can-solve-our-problems-by-ourselves.html) - The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA has disclosed that the association was in talk with its rival group in the health sector, the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), with the aim of ensuring industrial harmony in the sector, said the President of the Association, Francis Faduyile.” NMA is looking at how we can have harmony within
- [Nigerian Center for SDGs To Facilitate Nursing Event - Presidency](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/09/nigerian-center-for-sdgs-to-facilitate-nursing-event-presidency.html) - The presidency has confirmed that the Nigerian Sustainable Development Goals center headed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs will facilitate General Private Nursing practitioners Lagos Chapter Scientific Conference design to explore the opportunities and the responsibility of Nursing professionals in the Sustainable Development Goals Era.This is another evidence that Nursing leadership is
- [Fellow Nurses Africa Essay Contest [Apply]](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/09/fellow-nurses-africa-essay-contest-apply.html) - FELLOW NURSES AFRICAPRESENTS HERMAIDEN EDITION OF FNA ESSAY CONTESTTAGGED: IF I WERE THE NMCN REGISTRARARE YOU A NIGERIAN REGISTERED NURSE?ARE YOU CURRENTLY UNDERGOING YOUR NURSING TRAINING EITHER AT THE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF POST BASIC STUDIES OR SCHOOL OF NURSING?HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO WRITE AN ESSAY ON THE ABOVE TOPIC WHILE YOU STAND
- [10 Most marketable courses in Nigeria: Johnson Olawale](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/09/10-most-marketable-courses-in-nigeria-johnson-olawale.html) - If you check the JAMB brochure, you will discover that there are many courses you can study in Nigeria. But the truth is that some courses are way more marketable than the others. And the marketability of any course is one of the things you should make findings of before applying for the course. To
- [Meet The Sent Nurse: Nursing Is God's Will For Me.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/09/meet-the-sent-nurse-nursing-is-gods-will-for-me.html) - Meet Adenike Oladimeji, popularly known as The Sent Nurse. In this interview she tells us what has been keeping her going in her nursing career, and how she came about the name 'The Sent Nurse'EnjoyFNA: Can we meet you beautiful nurse? Nurse Oladimeji: I am Adenike Oladimeji, a registered NurseFNA: Where did you finish from?Nurse
- [Nigerian Nurses Hangout In Style!  By Oluwatosin K. Odunayo](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/09/nigerian-nurses-hangout-in-style-by-oluwatosin-k-odunayo.html) - Some groups of Young And talented Nurses decided to organize a hangout and get together party last weekend, the hangout according to one of the organisers, Com. Olarenwaju Bunmi popular known as "Tuale pastor" was organized out of the need for Nurses to socialize, network and while away stress. In his words, Nurses are overworked
- [5 Nursing Opportunities Nigerian Nurses Can Get](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/09/5-nursing-opportunities-nigerian-nurses-can-get.html) - FellownursesNurses lament bitterly on how there are no nursing opportunities in Nigeria, which is about 50% true. Nursing is versatile, more versatile than medicine, yet nursing has been crippled in Nigeria. Nurses are in demand in a variety of specialisation and work settings. Nurses can choose to specialise in different department. - pediatric - travel
- [Nigerian Patient Injected  With Formalin during surgery, paralyses Her](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/nigerian-patient-injected-with-formalin-during-surgery-paralyses-her.html) - May 30, 2017 was supposed to be the start of a new beginning in her marriage. Weeks earlier Christina Ohunyan, 40, had been diagnosed of myomectomy, commonly known as fibroid.Doctors had told her that the tumour growing in her uterus was the reason she had not been pregnant four years after she got married to
- [My Mother, My Nursing Heroine: Student Nurse Oluwagbemiga](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/my-mother-my-nursing-heroine-student-nurse-oluwagbemiga.html) - Temola Oluwagbemiga is a 400L Nursing student and NUNNSA President, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateIn this interview with Fellow Nurses Africa, he explains the challenges of being a Nursing student in a private university and how he got into Nursing through his mother.Enjoy....FNA: Good day Student Nurse, Can we meet you?Temola: My name is Oluwagbemiga
- [Vice President Of Achievers University Found Love](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/vice-president-of-achievers-university-found-love.html) - A friend of mine says only the heart understands the language of the heart.I am so glad that the heart of a student nurse Faith Odunayo Kehinde, who is the Vice President of Achievers University, Owo, understood the language of her heartthrob Gabriel Abayomi Adenle.Congratulations to the Vice President of NUNSA Achievers University.Let's wish her
- [Building Researchers in Nursing Profession - A Case of Nigeria's Foremost Institute of Nursing Research.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/building-researchers-in-nursing-profession-a-case-of-nigerias-foremost-institute-of-nursing-research.html) - Building Researchers in Nursing Profession - A Case of Nigeria's Foremost Institute of Nursing Research.Research has been known to be one of the bedrocks of sustainable growth and development in any society and profession. This, with all intent and purpose has been the pursuit of Institute of Nursing Research in Nigeria. So, what looked like
- [Re: Patient's Bill Of Right #PBOR, How Patients Can Help Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/re-patients-bill-of-right-pbor-how-patients-can-help-nurses.html) - Should patients help nurses?Do patients have any help to render to nurses?Do nurses need the help of patients?I believe you must have interpreted the topic of this blog post as the questions above. Last week, I wrote extensively about the #PBOR. Today, I will be writing on 3 patients right that will need the cooperation
- [The Trouble With Maternal Healthcare In Nigeria](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/the-trouble-with-maternal-healthcare-in-nigeria.html) - BY HAPPINESS NLEWEOHA AND NJIDEKA AGBOMaria has been in a popular hospital for three weeks since the delivery of her twins. She says her husband ran away after he found out she was pregnant. Despite the cheap cost of the medical bills, Maria cannot afford to cover her bills. Since then, doctors, whose profession is
- [Nurses and Social Media: Guard Your Career and Your Reputation](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/nurses-and-social-media-guard-your-career-and-your-reputation.html) - Social Media Guidelines for NursesA tired nurse, just off duty from her shift at a flu-ridden emergency department, posted a video titled "After Work Thoughts" on Facebook, in which she told the public, in bold terms, how to protect themselves from exposure to the influenza virus. She's not the only nurse who is communicating with
- [Court adjourned Nurse's  Assault  Case As Doctor Threatens](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/court-adjourned-nurses-assault-case-as-doctor-threatens.html) - Court adjourned Nurse's Assault Case As Doctor ThreatensYou remember the 35-year-old doctor, Emmanuel Okolo, who allegedly slapped a nurse working in a private hospital in Lagos?He was yesterday arraigned at an Epe Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State.Police prosecutor Moses Oyekanmi told the court at the hearing of the case on July 19th 2018 that the
- [Re: Ondo State School of Nursing To Award Degree,  NANNM Reacts](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/re-ondo-state-school-of-nursing-to-award-degree-nannm-reacts.html) - Health workers under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, Ondo State chapter have expressed satisfaction with the State government’s decision to upgrade the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Akure to a degree awarding institution in line with global standard.The State Executive Council led by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu had this
- [Re: Patient's bill of right #PBOR, Nurses Are Not Angels](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/re-patients-bill-of-right-pbor-nurses-are-not-angels.html) - The first few days in August had nurses as one of the trendy tags on social platforms. July 31st, the Vice President, Professor Osibanjo, implemented the patient's right of bill.The fuse or I rather say, the trend was not all about the new implemented patient's right of bill but about the image of nurses that
- [Should I Quit This Darn Nursing Job?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/should-i-quit-this-darn-nursing-job.html) - Have you ever wondered when it's time to quit your nursing job and move on? Are you stuck in a job, uncertain where to go next as a nurse? Or do you just need a change of scenery? It's all about timing, self-care, finances, lifestyle and workstyle, career development, and other factors that impact how
- [Nursing Now Nigeria, What You Need to Know by OLUWATOSIN K. Odunayo.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/nursing-now-nigeria-what-you-need-to-know-by-oluwatosin-k-odunayo.html) - Nursing Now Nigeria, What You Need to Know by OLUWATOSIN K.Odunayo.NursingNow is a global campaign launched in five countries on 27th February year 2018 and has reached more than 40 national NursingNow groups around the world with Nigeria recently inclusive.If by now you haven’t heard of NursingNow campaign, it is either you’re a nurse but
- [10 Ways To Save If You Earn Little - SirPhren](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/10-ways-to-save-if-you-earn-little-sirphren.html) - We all want to be rich...who wouldn't want to. But before we can be, we must know how to save some percentages of our monthly income. But if you earn little income, how do you? If you are living your life from hand to mouth just because you're not earning millions, it is high time you learnt
- [2018, ANNUAL NURSING CONFERENCE](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/2018-annual-nursing-conference.html) - Nursing is an evolving profession.According to Zig Ziglar, "whatever your passion, get involved in it at a level that is bigger than you are"Having a passion for nursing is much different from get involved in wonderful works around the profession. One of the ways yo get involved in a greater force is to participate in
- [Meet The Nurse who wants to be first female councillor of Abuja ward](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/meet-the-nurse-who-wants-to-be-first-female-councillor-of-abuja-ward.html) - Born in Oyo town on January 3, 1986, Abiodun Essiet is a nurse, gender activist and community development worker.Although her parents hail from Remo North Local Government of Ogun State, Mrs Essiet grew up in Ibadan where she completed her secondary school education at United Missionary Comprehensive Girls college, Molete in 2002.She later moved to
- [Is Nursing An Invisible Sector On Media?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/is-nursing-an-invisible-sector-on-media.html) - Nurses work at bedside, teach in universities. They are a large part of the society yet the society fails to know about the profession.I had to surf the internet for news and events around the nursing profession few days ago. The few I saw on colleagues WhatsApp status was not detailed. It was sought of
- [3 Extra Months Added To Maternity Leave](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/08/3-extra-months-added-to-maternity-leave.html) - It is widely known in Nigeria that after every delivery a woman is expected to go on 3 months maternity leave. This leave was later pegged into 4 months. The reason is to help mothers give adequate care to infants, by feeding them with exclusive breastfeeding.The Minister of health, Isaac Adewole, has assured Nigerians that
- [To The Nurse Next Door](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/to-the-nurse-next-door.html) - She is a candleShe burned every nightLosing strength with pains untoldBut she wouldn't mindBecause she was born to serve humanity.She is batmanShe skips breakfast to save a lifeDancing to the tune of a rumbling stomachBut she wouldn't mindBecause she was born to serve humanity.Like a priestShe missed important family meetingsMissing out on every scene of
- [If You Think Nursing Is Fulfilling, What About The Stress?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/if-you-think-nursing-is-fulfilling-what-about-the-stress.html) - "Nursing, no doubt is a fulfilling career" Ajah Kingsley saysNothing gives a Nurse more joy than seeing a patient return hale and hearty to his family and business after a lengthy stay at the hospital.Knowing that a once critical patient still draws breath as a result of your efforts gives fulfilment.With each day that dawns,
- [Nigerian Doctors Resort to Beating Nurses in Turns - The Firsthand Story of The Assaulted Nurse in UMTH](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/nigerian-doctors-resort-to-beating-nurses-in-turns-the-firsthand-story-of-the-assaulted-nurse-in-umth.html) - Barely a month after one Dr. Okolo went wild allegedly beating a Registered Nurse at a private hospital at Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos state, a junior doctor (House Officer) identified as Dr. Nuwar Alhaji Modu has decided to take the baton from his senior colleagues as he beat up a Nurse at the early
- [Romance On The Ward: The Doctor-Nurse Romantic Relationship](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/romance-on-the-ward-the-doctor-nurse-romantic-relationship.html) - My mum used to say you meet your spouse where you are. Even for those who met on social media, they still met their spouse on a site they belonged to. So if you don't meet your spouse as an undergraduate, in church, at NYSC camp or PPA, at internships. You would likely meet your
- [The Modern Nurse: The Use Of Long Braid's And Coloured Weavon](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/the-modern-nurse-the-use-of-long-braids-and-coloured-weavon.html) - I was with a group of young nurses and everyone talked about their fantasies and desires on fashion and trends. One of them said she would love to get a golden braid on her head with the hair length reaching her waist.She said she loves long hairs and I can testify to the fact that
- [World Health Organization Shared Their Database On Immunization](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/world-health-organization-shared-their-database-on-immunization.html) - WHO shared their database on immunization, vaccines. They shared the global immunization coverage levels on their twitter handle.Photo credit: WHO twitter handleGlobally, 85% of children have been vaccinated with the first dose of measles vaccine by their first birthday through routine health services and 67% with a second dose. 167 countries have included a second
- [Latest On Nrs Adeyera's Court Hearing That Was Adjourned Till 19th Of July, 2108](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/latest-on-nrs-adeyeras-court-hearing-that-was-adjourned-till-19th-of-july-2108.html) - You remember Nrs. Adeyera and Dr Okolo's case?The adjourned court hearing is scheduled for Thursday 19th of this month (Day after tomorrow).There's an arranged bus to convey those that will be willing to go from Lagos to the court at a subsidized rate.Venue: Magistrate Court, Epe, Lagos StateTime: 9:00am Also, there's a vest available for
- [Frequently Asked Questions About Insulin](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/frequently-asked-questions-about-insulin.html) - Why Should I Mix The Insulin Before Drawing?The first time I was taught on the use of insulin, I was informed that it is very necessary to shake the vial before drawing.Few weeks ago at my place of work, we had a forum for those in medical field, the nurses and the doctors and we
- [Nigerian Nursing Lacks Autonomy -Prof. Ajibade](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/nigerian-nursing-lacks-autonomy-prof-ajibade.html) - Prof.Ajibade lawal is one of the great mentors in Nursing academia. As a Fellow, West African College Of Nursing, he has used his position towards propelling and uplifting Nursing education in Nigeria. He's currently the Head of department, Nursing at Achiever's University Owo as well as the Nursing education director, Lautech open And distance learning
- [Nollywood: The nurses are begging for rescue](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/nollywood-the-nurses-are-begging-for-rescue.html) - The nursing profession is serious business, so are doctors and policemen. I wonder why professional nurses are not complaining and helping to train nurses for Nollywood in a collaboration. Hollywood actors spend months getting into character. We may not have their budget but we can try.I am excited as any Nigerian, indeed any African about
- [Testosterone Mishap..What Did She Do To Deserve The Battery?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/testosterone-mishap-what-did-she-do-to-deserve-the-battery.html) - Came rushing down like a collapsed damBouncing violently like an untamed ramTowards a she like an unashamed lamTestosterone mishap, and we heard the loud bamThis time around, are the neurons misfiring?Or hormonal imbalance like we are hearing?Or you just needed a punching bag for hiring?Testosterone mishap, you must be a hirelingWhat did she do to
- [July Message From FNA: THAT EXTRA DEGREE](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/07/july-message-from-fna-that-extra-degree.html) - THAT EXTRA DEGREESometimes, success is simply a matter of making one small adjustment. For example, at 99 degree celsius water is hot but at 100 degrees celsius, it boils, wow! Incredible right?! This makes all the difference! Just one extra degree is the difference between hot water and boiling water! Sam Parker and Mac Anderson
- [Nigerian Nurses Get Improved security Nursing Licenses!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/nigerian-nurses-get-improved-security-nursing-licenses.html) - The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has approved a new license for the Nurses and Midwives across the country, the new Nursing license has unique features different from the previously used nursing licenses which will make it difficult to forge, however, the green color remains unchanged. According to the NMCN Registrar, Alh Faruk Umar
- [Nurses Mourn As colleague Dies Of Lassa](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/nurses-mourn-as-colleague-dies-of-lassa.html) - An outbreak of Lassa fever has allegedly claimed the life of Henry Ehimati, a male nurse working with Okomu Oil Palm Company staff clinic, located in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo.The victim, said to be in his 30s and married with a child, works at the clinic, but lives with his family at
- [Great News! UK Considers Relaxing Visa Rule For Nigerian Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/great-news-uk-considers-relaxing-visa-rule-for-nigerian-nurses.html) - The United Kingdom is set to exclude medical staff from the government’s visa cap, according to Saffron Cordery, Deputy Chief Executive of NHS Providers. Visa Cordery told BBC Radio, yesterday, that the rules were making it difficult to recruit enough staff.Theresa May, UK Prime Minister, introduced the visa limit for all non-EU skilled workers at
- [Probe Mass Failure By Foreign Trained Doctors: FG Orders](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/probe-mass-failure-by-foreign-trained-doctors-fg-orders.html) - Worried by the high rate of failure by foreign trained medical students in the assessment examination conducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), the federal government has directed the council to investigate the phenomenon.It asked the MDCN to investigate some of the foreign medical institutions attended by Nigerians to ascertain their suitability.
- [100,000 sickle cell Babies Delivered Annually In Nigeria](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/100000-sickle-cell-babies-delivered-annually-in-nigeria.html) - A Consultant, Bone Marrow Transplant, Dr. Gaurav Kharya has stated that about 75 per cent of persons living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) reside in sub-Saharan Africa, while Nigeria records at least 100,000 babies delivered with the disease every year in the country.Stating this in a press conference to commemorate the 2018 World Sickle Cell
- [RE: Lekki Hospital Queries Nurse And Doctor For Fighting.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/re-lekki-hospital-queries-nurse-and-doctor-for-fighting.html) - It is quiet disparaging, appalling and unimaginably absurd to wake up this morning to the Nigerian Punch's publication about the case of the assaulted nurse at a private hospital in Ibeju-Lekki. This got me puzzled and I can't but write to make some cogent clarifications.Foremost, the healthcare services is a team work with the PATIENT
- [Doctor Goes Gaga: Another Nurse Beaten To Stupor.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/doctor-goes-gaga-another-nurse-beaten-to-stupor.html) - A crisis is looming at the Awoyaya Hospital and Maternity Centre, Awoyaya, Ibeju lekki Lagos, after a medical doctor, identified as Dr Okolo Emmanuel allegedly assaulted a nurse, Adeyera Dorcas.FELLOW NURSES AFRICA gathered that the duo had a confrontation at the early hours of Monday over a patient.A patient was said to have been rushed
- [Nurses And Politics In Nigeria: Who And What Will Catalyze It?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/nurses-and-politics-in-nigeria-who-and-what-will-catalyze-it.html) - Good day my esteemed professional colleagues.My name is Smart Madu Ajaja.I am a US-based Registered Nurse with professional and service experiences in general, Orthopedic, industrial, correctional and oncology nursing.I am also a writer, philosopher, motivational speaker, public policy commentator and Human and environmental Rights activist with interests in socioeconomic, civil and criminal, and environmental justice.
- [Johesu May Resume Suspended Nationwide Strike This Week.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/johesu-may-resume-suspended-nationwide-strike-this-week.html) - Fear of another nationwide strike in the health sector is hanging on the loose as the minister of health, Isaac Adewole has confirmed that government may not be able to pay federal health workers nationwide after resuming from near two months strikeReports from across the country have reliably confirmed that the federal health institutions have
- [Doctor Bathed Nurse with Irrigation Fluid.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/doctor-bathed-nurse-with-irrigation-fluid.html) - One Dr. Ajibola from the Accident and emergency unit, ondo state trauma and surgical centre has decided to pour wound irrigation fluid on a nursing officer, Nrs. Oladele Olayinka of the same institution at about 11:30pm on Saturday 9th of June 2018.Nrs. Oladele was said to have sent a porter to the pharmacy to get
- [Nurses outperform doctors in colorectal cancer surveillance model](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/nurses-outperform-doctors-in-colorectal-cancer-surveillance-model.html) - Putting nurses in charge of colorectal cancer surveillance instead of doctors has shown to reduce the number of unnecessary colonoscopies and the number of cases progressing to cancer.The South Australian audit of 732 colonoscopies over three months in 2015 found that 97 per cent of procedures adhered to Australian guidelines in the nurse-led model while
- [Doctors Demand A Role In JOHESU Negotiations](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/doctors-demand-a-role-in-johesu-negotiations.html) - The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended the decision by other health workers under the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) to shelve thier nationwide strike after six weeks.While describing themselves ‘leaders of the health sector’, the doctors also demanded to play a part in the negotiation of JOHESU’s demands.JOHESU, a body of all other health
- [Surgeon plan Womb transplant after the first successful one was recorded in 2013](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/surgeon-plan-womb-transplant-after-the-first-successful-one-was-recorded-in-2013.html) - A surgeon is preparing to select three women to undergo Britain’s first womb transplant later in the year, following permission granted to British medics to carry out the procedures.Report sais three women are among 50 infertile patients on a waiting list for the pioneering operation and they will be informed “within a few weeks”.The operation,
- [Admission Into Post Basic Nurse Anaesthesia Program JUTH](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/06/admission-into-post-basic-nurse-anaesthesia-program-juth.html) - Application are invited from suitable qualified candidates for admission into the above mentioned training programme for the 2019/2020 academic session.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS1. Applicant must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a current practicing license.2. Have at least one (1) year post-qualification experience preferably in theatre unit.3. Hold the West African School Certificate/Senior Secondary Certificate/National Examination Council
- [I WORK AS A LOCUM NURSE  GO AND HUG TRANSFORMER: NIGERIAN NURSE TELLS JOHESU!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/05/i-work-as-a-locum-nurse-go-and-hug-transformer-nigerian-nurse-tells-johesu.html) - It is no longer news that the federal ministry of health under the leadership of Professor Isaac Adewole and the Nigerian Medical Association ( NMA ) had in its recent circular ordered the striking health workers under the auspice of JOHESU to either resume work within 48 hours or remain dismissed. The circular directed further
- [THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS: Meet The Winner Of Nightingale Speech Contest](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/05/this-week-on-campus-meet-the-winner-of-nightingale-speech-contest.html) - STN. ADEBAYO ABIMBOLA WINS THE 48TH EDITION OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE SPEECH CONTEST.The National Florence Nightingale Trophy Speech Contest (FNTSC) is an annual contest open to students from all Schools of Nursing in Nigeria. The 48th Annual Florence Nightingale Trophy Speech Contest held at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) School of Nursing, Egbe Kogi State,
- [Editorial comments: Key To Resolving Current Health Issue](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/05/editorial-comments-key-to-resolving-current-health-issue.html) - GOOD INTERPROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP: A KEY TO RESOLVING THE CURRENT HEALTH SECTOR TUSSLE.The healthcare sector globally could be likened to a game of football with each player working towards achieving a particular aim of scoring a goal and winning the game. Every player is important from the goal keeper to the defenders, to the midfielders and
- [The Quack Nurse - A Time Bomb: Eradicate Quackery And Save Lifes](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/05/the-quack-nurse-a-time-bomb-eradicate-quackery-and-save-lifes.html) - The Nursing Profession takes pride in the fact that it is committed to protecting, promoting, and improving health care for all as well as serving the public in a wide range of roles and work settings.Therefore, as Nurses it is only fitting that we take one week each year to celebrate our profession and the
- [INTERVIEW: No Work No Pay Policy, Baseless And Against Public Service Rule - Morakinyo](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/05/interview-no-work-no-pay-policy-baseless-and-against-public-service-rule-morakinyo.html) - Comrade MorakinyoComrade Morakinyo Olajide Rilwan is the unit NANNM chairman of National Ear care centre Kadunna as well as JOHESU chairman of that same institution. In this interview with Fellow Nurses Africa, ( FNA ) he addresses some misconceptions about the ongoing JOHESU strike and why Nurses should not pull out of JOHESU.Enjoy...FNA : The
- [Virginity: What Most Females Don't Know](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/05/virginity-what-most-females-dont-know.html) - Bleeding doesn't determine if a girl is a virgin or not, so I decided to release this article to help educate our young men and women on this issue of girls bleeding during first sex...THE MYTH ABOUT FEMALE VIRGINITY -why most women won't bleed the first time they have sex. There's a very common myth
- [Why Improved Interpersonal Relationship Is Essential For Good Nursing Image (Part 2)](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/05/why-improved-interpersonal-relationship-is-essential-for-good-nursing-image-part-2.html) - Hello dear professional colleagues, I hope you have been caring holistically? As for me, I have been trying my best!I started a topic on why improved interpersonal relationships essential for good Nursing Image and I promised to continue in the next post which is the one you are reading now. If you will like to
- [Energy Therapy: A strategic Partner To The 21st Century Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/05/energy-therapy-a-strategic-partner-to-the-21st-century-nurses.html) - As had earlier been introduced, I am Dr Iwowarri Berian James, a Consultant Energy Therapist, and promoter of Energy Therapy in Nigeria and Africa. I am delighted to be among you this evening to share or introduce the new field of Energy Therapy to you. Also called Energy Medicine or Energy Psychology, the process is
- [THEY RUINED OUR TEAM AND DAMAGE THE SPIRIT.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/05/they-ruined-our-team-and-damage-the-spirit.html) - When we were admitted into the university, some of us were in Nursing Sciences, Optometry, Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine and Surgery, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Radiology etc.We were subjected to general studies (GST,GSS).We were taught by mathematicians, Education teachers, physicists and philosophers.In unity lies our strengthSince they knew little or nothing about the slight differences in
- [Awojide, A Chicken Hearted Unionist](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/05/awojide-a-chicken-hearted-unionist.html) - I will try as much as possible not to disrespect anybody but one thing is certain I will be blunt and straight.Who is Awojide?He's a perfect gentleman from modakeke, Oyo state, southwest, Nigeria. The incumbent president, National association of Nigerian Nurses And Midwives, Lagos state.My first encounter with Awojide was in 2017 during the Telenursing
- [Scientists Decode Enzyme Causing Ageing, Cancer](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/scientists-decode-enzyme-causing-ageing-cancer.html) - Elated scientists announced Wednesday the completion of a 20-year quest to map the complex enzyme thought to forestall ageing by repairing the tips of chromosomes in plants and animals, including humans.Decoding the architecture of the enzyme, called telomerase, could lead to drugs that slow or block the ageing process, along with new treatments for cancer,
- [JOHESU Strike: There Was No Agreement Between FG And JOHESU - Minister Of Health](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/johesu-strike-there-was-no-agreement-between-fg-and-johesu-minister-of-health.html) - The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Wednesday said the Federal Government had no agreement with the striking members of the Joint Health Sector Union, NWN reported.Adewole said this in an interview with State House correspondents at the end of the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The
- [JOHESU Strike: Employ Locum Staff, Enforce No Work No Pay, Minister of health orders](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/johesu-strike-employ-locum-staff-enforce-no-work-no-pay-minister-of-health-orders.html) - The Nigerian minister of health,professor Isaac Adewole has ordered the chief Medical Directors of the Federal Health institutions across the country to ensure all activities are on going at the hospitals during the period of industrial action embarked upon by the Joint Health Sector Union, Johesu. He also made it clear that the NO WORK
- [Professor ( Nursing Science) Vacancy At UNIMED](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/professor-nursing-science-vacancy-at-unimed.html) - Professor (Nursing Science) Vacancy at the University of Medical Science (UNIMED)Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following academic staff positions as full-time, contract and adjunct staff in the University:Positions: ProfessorLocation: OndoFaculty: Faculty of Allied Health ScienceDepartment: Nursing ScienceQualifications* Candidates should possess a PhD/Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of
- [Senior Lecturers Vacancy At UNIMED](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/senior-lecturers-vacancy-at-unimed.html) - Senior Lecturers (Nursing Science) Vacancies at the University of Medical Science (UNIMED)Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following academic staff positions as full-time, contract and adjunct staff in the University:Positions: Senior LecturersLocation: OndoFaculty: Faculty of Allied Health ScienceDepartment: Nursing ScienceQualifications* Candidates should possess a PhD/Fellowship with a minimum of five
- [Associate Professor ( Nursing Science) vacancy At UNIMED](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/associate-professor-nursing-science-vacancy-at-unimed.html) - Associate Professors (Nursing Science) Vacancies at the University of Medical Science (UNIMED)Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following academic staff positions as full-time, contract and adjunct staff in the University:Positions: Associate ProfessorsLocation: OndoFaculty: Faculty of Allied Health ScienceDepartment: Nursing ScienceQualifications* Candidates should possess a PhD/Fellowship with a minimum of seven
- [Lecturer 1 & 11 vacancies At UNIMED](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/lecturer-1-11-vacancies-at-unimed.html) - Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following academic staff positions as full-time, contract and adjunct staff in the University:Positions: Lecturers I & IILocation: OndoFaculty: Faculty of Allied Health ScienceDepartment: Nursing ScienceQualifications* Candidates should possess a higher degree, preferably a PhD/Fellowship.* All interested candidates Must be Computer literate and possession of
- [Training Of Nursing Assistants: Lagos State NANNM cancelled Proposed Strike Action.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/training-of-nursing-assistants-lagos-state-nannm-cancelled-proposed-strike-action.html) - About a month ago, there were controversies when Nigerian Nurses got hold of the documents and logbook meant for Nursing assistants training program by the Lagos state Government, this led to an emergency press conference jointly organised by the Nurses on Air, National Association Of Nigerian Nurses And Midwives, Lagos state chapter and Men In
- [Curb Quackery And Exorbitant charges: Aisha Buhari Warns Doctors.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/curb-quackery-and-exorbitant-charges-aisha-buhari-warns-doctors.html) - By Ahmed UbandomaThe wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has advised medical doctors to check quackery, abuses and exorbitant charges in order to deliver affordable and quality healthcare.She made the call when members of the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN) visited her in Abuja on Wednesday.Aisha told the group to
- [17 Therapeutic Communication Techniques To Enhance Your Nursing Practice](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/17-therapeutic-communication-techniques-to-enhance-your-nursing-practice.html) - One of the main ways nurses establish trust with patients is through communication. Because nurses are likely to have the most direct contact with patients, effective nurse-patient communication is critical. Nurses can utilize proven therapeutic communication techniques that promote quality care.What Is Therapeutic Communication?Therapeutic communication is a collection of techniques that prioritize the physical, mental,
- [Ten Career Shift Choices You May Not Excel at as a Nurse.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/ten-career-shift-choices-you-may-not-excel-at-as-a-nurse.html) - As Nurses, we are wonderful creatures and good at a lot of things. This is far from bragging. I speak the truth, and we all know it. We wear a lot of hats in our profession. You name a job, we can do it! But, there are some jobs that we wouldn’t excel at doing
- [Nigeria Nursing : Time For Change](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/nigeria-nursing-time-for-change.html) - Few days ago, I stumbled on an internship advert by the university of port harcourt Teaching hospital with reference number UPTH/CS&T/240/VOL.I/25 and dated 23rd February, 2018 inviting interns pharmacists, physiotherapists, medical laboratory scientists, Dental Therapists and Dental Technologists for Internship. Nursing who happen to be the most populous workforce and the heart of healthcare was
- [How do you prevent pimples?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/how-do-you-prevent-pimples.html) - How do you prevent pimples?By Rachel Nall, RN BSN CCRN Reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHTAcne is a common skin disorder that can result in several types of blemish. Some include pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads. There are many ways to prevent acne.Dermatologists have identified four factors that contribute to the development of
- [Zamfara To Recruit 340 Nurses, Doctors](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/zamfara-to-recruit-340-nurses-doctors.html) - Alhaji Lawal M-Liman, Zamfara Commissioner for Health said on Thursday that 340 health personnel including doctors, nurses and midwives would soon be recruited by the state government.M-Liman stated this at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Gusau while addressing participants at the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Training Programme, organized by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- [Nurses takes on doctors over management positions in public hospitals](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/nurses-takes-on-doctors-over-management-positions-in-public-hospitals.html) - By;Paul O OgembaKenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Secretary General Seth Panyako addressing a press conference in reaction on the brutal murder of a patient in Kenyatta National hospital which led to interdiction, arrest and arraignment of four health staff. [Photo by Willis Awandu/Standard]Nurses have gone to court to try to stop the implementation of
- [Nurse Barred from Practice For Sexual Assault](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/04/nurse-barred-from-practice-for-sexual-assault.html) - A registered nurse in Victoria has been barred from practice after admitting he sexually assaulted a 73-year-old patient, according to the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. (CRNBC).According to a complaint resolution with the college, which regulates “40,000 registered nurse and nurse practitioners to protect the public,” Gary Dromarsky sexually assaulted a client last September.While
- [Opinion: Stay Away From Nursing!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/opinion-stay-away-from-nursing.html) - OPINION: My friends said to me 'don't come back, it's not like it used to be'.I had left my A&E department back in small town New Zealand about 10 years ago to work in bigger hospitals abroad, and I had fond memories of my years working in my hometown.Sure it was busy and tough and
- [Nurse Of The Moment: Adeleye C.O(Mrs)](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/nurse-of-the-moment-adeleye-c-omrs.html) - Catherine Okwuchi Adeleye (Mrs) was born on the 26th March, in the late 60s in her home town, Amuro Ibere in Ikwuano Umuahia of Abia State, South-East Nigeria in West Africa. She is the 5th out of 8 children in a monogamous family. She is married to Dr. Toyin E. Adeleye who hails from Ekiti
- [Nurses Are Permitted Legally To Have Nursing and Maternity Homes](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/nurses-are-permitted-legally-to-have-nursing-and-maternity-homes.html) - General And Private Nurse Practice: You can Be Your Own Boss.By MUSTAPHA TAOFEEK OPEYEMI, RN, BNSC, PGDE ,GNISP.Good evening professional colleaguesIts a pleasure to be here with you and a privilege to discuss with us a vital tool that will liberate Nigeria Nurseswith the spirit of Aluta and as a political animal I say great
- [A Shot Of Nursing Self -Esteem](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/a-shot-of-nursing-self-esteem.html) - A Shot of Nursing Self-EsteemDo you hold yourself and your nursing skills in high esteem? Do you internalize and embody your value as a nurse? If not, it's high time that you did.a shot of self esteemMost of us have voices in our heads that attempt to derail our self esteem or throw us off
- [Operation Show Your License To Start Soon: NMCN Boss](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/operation-show-your-license-to-start-soon-nmcn-boss.html) - COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MEETING OF NUNSA NATIONAL EXECUTIVES WITH THE NMCN REGISTRAR HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 AT THE HEAD OFFICE, NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL NIGERIA, CADASTRAL ZONE, GWARINPA, ABUJA.The executives, congratulated the registrar (Alh. Faruk Abubakar) and also appreciated him for the achievements made so far within the short
- ["Nigerian Doctors Are Irresponsible And Selfish"; El-Rufai](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/nigerian-doctors-are-irresponsible-and-selfish-el-rufai.html) - Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, yesterday attacked trade unions in Nigeria, accusing them of always pursuing their narrow minded selfish interest without thinking of the good of the country.Governor Nasir who was speaking at the ‘Governance Matters’ roundtable organised by Development Alternative Incorporation, DAI in Abuja, accused trade unions of always dragging their state chapters
- [Hospitals offer Huge pay,Free Accommodation and Tuition For Nurses.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/hospitals-offer-huge-payfree-accommodation-and-tuition-for-nurses.html) - By Parija Kavilanz.Five-figure signing bonuses, free housing, college tuition for employees and their children.Hospitals and other medical facilities are getting so desperate to recruit and retain nurses they're offering all sorts of pricey perks and incentives."These are some of the grandiose examples we've heard from our members," said Seun Ross, director of nursing practice and
- [This Week On Campus: ABUAD 2018 NUNSA](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/this-week-on-campus-abuad-2018-nunsa.html) - COMBINING ACADEMICS WITH FUN.....THE JUST CONCLUDED ABUAD NUNSA WEEK, 2018.ABUAD 2018 NUNSA has come and gone but not without leaving an experience to relish for a long time to come. The Nursing Students of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti celebrated their 3rd annual Nurses week, on the 13th-17th of February, 2018, it was a week of
- [FUOYE To Start B.Nsc. Nursing, Pharmacy, Anatomy And Others](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/fuoye-to-start-b-nsc-nursing-pharmacy-anatomy-and-others.html) - The Federal University Oye Ekiti is planning to expand academic activities with the creation of a faculty of basic medical sciences.Courses to be offered in the new faculty are Anatomy, Physiology, Physiotherapy, Nursing and Laboratory Science.According to a statement made available to TheCable Lifestyle, Kayode Soremekun, vice chancellor of the university, had earlier received reports
- [FAMILY BONDS WITH JULIE MOGBO: Roles Relationship and Family Well-being](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/family-bonds-with-julie-mogbo-roles-relationship-and-family-well-being.html) - To live is to play roles.No one who is alive today is not playing any role .We start playing roles the minute we are born.The role of a newborn is being a child to her parents. The minute the child's mother gives birth again, the first child takes up a new and additional role of
- [Nurse On Duty: Do You Have Ulcer?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/nurse-on-duty-do-you-have-ulcer.html) - Me: Do you have Peptic ulcer?Patient: Worker ni mi ni church sugbon mi o kin se Usher ( I am a church worker but not an usher)Me: I meant do you have stomach ulcer?Patient: No o,ulcer ke? Olorun ma je kin ro gun ulcer! Where do I even want to see ulcer? Emi ti mo
- [Understanding Research Vol 1: Difference Between Research Paper And Research Review](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/understanding-research-vol-1-difference-between-research-paper-and-research-review.html) - RESEARCH PAPERA research paper is a primary source that reports the methods and results of an original study performed by the authors. It is based on original research.A research study may vary (it could have been an experiment, survey, interview, etc.), but authors need to collect and analyze raw data and conduct an original study.
- [Positioned For Leadership: A Tool For Professional Relevance In Nursing](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/positioned-for-leadership-a-tool-for-professional-relevance-in-nursing.html) - Nursing leaders in the health care environment need to understand the influence of various leadership styles on nurses. Leadership styles may impact the overall discipline of nursing.Eze Victor Obinna, RN (Author Of Positioned For Leadership)Nursing leaders who are able to inspire, engage, and positively influence nurses at various levels can help change nursing attitudes, behaviours
- [Home Remedies For Peptic Ulcer](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/home-remedies-for-peptic-ulcer.html) - 1. Cabbage JuiceCabbage is a popular natural ulcer remedy. Doctors reportedly used it decades before antibiotics were available to help heal stomach ulcers.Its rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant shown to help prevent and treat H. pylori infections. These infections are the most common cause of stomach ulcers.In fact, several animal studies show that cabbage
- [Nursing In Diaspora: An Alternative Nursing Labour Union Formed In Ghana, Vows To Restore Good Leadership](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/nursing-in-diaspora-an-alternative-nursing-labour-union-formed-in-ghana-vows-to-restore-good-leadership.html) - THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA FOR NURSES AND MIDWIVES IN GHANA We bring you greetings from GNANM. Article 79 subsection 1 of the Labour Act 2003 states that Every worker has the right to form or join a trade union of his or her choice for the promotion and protection of the workers economic
- [Fruit Of The Month: Oranges](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/fruit-of-the-month-oranges.html) - Orange trees are the most commonly cultivated fruit trees in the world. Oranges are a popular fruit because of their natural sweetness, wide variety of types and diversity of uses, from juices and marmalades to face masks and candied orange slices.An orange has over 170 different phytochemicals and more than 60 flavonoids. Many of these
- [THE UNION OF TWO NURSES: Moses Barinua Nyobana hooks Promise Gbarale.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/the-union-of-two-nurses-moses-barinua-nyobana-hooks-promise-gbarale.html) - "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing and obtaineth favor of the lord."These were the words of Rev. S. T Omuku as he joined Mr Moses Barinua Nyobana and Miss promise Gbarale together in holy matrimony over the weekend. The wedding rites started with a traditional marriage last week friday at the bride's compound
- [Why An Improved Interpersonal Relationship Is Essential For Good Nursing Image](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/why-an-improved-interpersonal-relationship-is-essential-for-good-nursing-image.html) - One of the tags Nurses has received from the public is Nurses are rude. I have gotten this feedback in almost 95% of places I have been to and I cannot blame them because I have witnessed many colleagues treating patients/relatives with bad manners and rudeness.As nurses, we relate with most people when they are
- [HEALTH HUB With McTommy: What Is In The Breast Milk?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/health-hub-with-mctommy-what-is-in-the-breast-milk.html) - By Simon Godwin Email: gsimon474@gmail.comRecently, I spoke with a 75-year old grandmother. She stopped giving birth about 45 years ago, and she had supervised the upbringing of 12 of her grandchildren. I purposely went to her to enquire about the pattern of breastfeeding children as at the time she was basking in the fresh euphoria
- [SexualAssualt: Nurses Beat Up Ward Boy After Attempted Sexual Assault On Student Nurse.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/sexualassualt-nurses-beat-up-ward-boy-after-attempted-sexual-assault-on-student-nurse.html) - Nurses at Civil Hospital severely beat up a ward boy after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault a student nurse in PakistanSources said when the student nurse complained of the incident, the other nurses took action themselves and started beating up the ward boy.When the media reached the hospital to cover the incident, the ward
- [NURSING IN NIGERIA: A TREASURE AT THE VERGE OF COMPLETE EXTINCTION. PART 3](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/03/nursing-in-nigeria-a-treasure-at-the-verge-of-complete-extinction-part-3.html) - Part 3.Till today, those nurses who were absorbed and abandoned by the state government are still suffering the non payment of their salaries issues.The Director of Nursing services, Rivers State ministry of health and the principal school of Nursing Port Harcourt, who were both suspended in one day on the basis of student Nurses protest
- [NURSING IN NIGERIA: A TREASURE IN THE VERGE OF COMPLETE EXTINCTION PART 2](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/nursing-in-nigeria-a-treasure-in-the-verge-of-complete-extinction-part-2.html) - Part 2Some of these problems facing our profession were caused by us Nurses, while some were caused by many years of neglects Nursing as a profession has face over the years.INSTANCES:In 2017, I and few other like minds in Rivers State came together to examine the problems our Nurses are facing in our State, especially
- [NURSING IN NIGERIA: A SPECIAL TREASURE AT THE VERGE OF COMPLETE EXTINCTION. PART 1](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/nursing-in-nigeria-a-special-treasure-at-the-verge-of-complete-extinction-part-1.html) - I'm a Nigerian Nurse who is very active and informed in the activities of my Profession. And I must tell you, I'm not pleased with the millions and one problems our dear profession has faced and is still facing.Nurses across Nigeria are almost being treated like second class citizens, especially in public service. Among all
- [University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital Advertises Vacancies For Interns: Nurses miss Out!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/university-of-port-harcourt-teaching-hospital-advertises-vacancies-for-interns-nurses-miss-out.html) - By Oluwatosin K.OThere's been a lot of controversies earlier this morning as the circular advertising vacancies for eligible interns at University of Port Harcourt Teaching hospital begins to circulate on various Nursing groups.The vacancies advertised include Pharmacist interns, Medical lab scientists , Physiotherapist, dental therapist, dental technologist and optometrist interns but Nurses was yet missing.Have
- [Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/joint-united-nations-programme-on-hiv-aids.html) - Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the National Agency for Control of AIDS (NACA) have alerted that on daily basis, there are about 5,000 new Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) infections globally, out of which Nigeria contributes about 700 cases. They said ‎Nigeria has the biggest HIV burden in West and Central Africa, representing
- [NMCN OSCE Training Dates And Venues](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/nmcn-osce-training-dates-and-venues.html) - Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I am directed to inform you that the venues for the OSCE Workshop scheduled to hold from February 26th - March 2nd, 2018 is as follows:1. Akwa Ibom State: School of Nursing Ikot Ekpene.2. Abia State: School of Nursing Umuahia.3. Lagos State: School of Nursing LUTH Idi Araba.4. Gombe State: College
- [Nurse Practitioners; The Future Of Nursing Practice. Part 1](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/nurse-practitioners-the-future-of-nursing-practice-part-1.html) - "The Nurse Practitioners (Nps) have not come on the scene to take over the job of the Physician, but they have come to enhance and extend health care practice" -Staff Nurse Digest-. Health care advances as technology advances and research is made. Medical practice is a field that vehemently forbids stagnation. The wheels are always
- [Federal Government Sets To Engage 100,000 CHIPS to Tackle Maternal And Child Mortality](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/federal-government-sets-to-engage-100000-chips-to-tackle-maternal-and-child-mortality.html) - The Federal Government has completed plans to engage 100,000 agents under the Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Services (CHIPS) Programme, Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib disclosed.This was in order to reduce high rate of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria. CHIPS, a community-based programme was designed to allow traditional
- [Elephant In The Room: Oluwatosin K. Odunayo](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/elephant-in-the-room-oluwatosin-k-odunayo.html) - As much as I wish to shy away from this, my conscience won’t just let me or probably its because of the love I have for this profession.Oluwatosin K.O (RN,)It is no longer strange to hear that nurses who are supposed to be caring are sometimes called careless and the most wicked group of professionals
- [Coping With Relatives, Patients and Clients With Medical Backgrounds. Part 1.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/coping-with-relatives-patients-and-clients-with-medical-backgrounds-part-1.html) - THE STAFF NURSE DIGEST.Have you ever come across a patient/client with a medical background? Let's say he/she's a Physician, Nurse, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist e.t.c. And as a Nurse, their care is your responsibility. At times, taking care of care givers poses it's own unique challenges which if not approached or handled professionally, could cause
- [Moin Moin: The New Silent Killer Of Nigerians](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/moin-moin-the-new-silent-killer-of-nigerians.html) - Many decades ago, the word ‘Cancer’ sounded strange…like it was a disease restricted to some faraway lands abroad. It wasn’t common in Africa and most certainly not in Nigeria. But nowadays, cancer has become very prevalent on these shores and has taken the lives of many prominent Africans and Nigerians alike.So what has changed? What
- [7 Home Remedies For Cough](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/7-home-remedies-for-cough.html) - What’s in a cough?Generally speaking, coughing is perfectly normal. A cough can help to keep your throat clear from phlegm other irritants. However, sustained coughing can also be symptomatic of a number of conditions, such as an allergy, a viral infection, or a bacterial infection.Sometimes a cough isn’t due to anything related to your lungs.Gastroesophageal
- [2018 WORLD CANCER DAY: Institute Of Nursing Research, Nigeria Joins “WE CAN. I CAN.” Campaign](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/2018-world-cancer-day-institute-of-nursing-research-nigeria-joins-we-can-i-can-campaign.html) - February 4 is World Cancer Day. It is a day set aside every year to reflect on what we can do, make a pledge and take action against cancer. For the past 3 years (2016 – 2018), World Cancer Day has being taking place under the tagline ‘We can. I can.’ This is to explore
- [World's Cancer Day 2018](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/02/worlds-cancer-day-2018.html) - It’s World Cancer day, what is it all about?World Cancer Day is the initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic. It takes place every year on 4 February.The THEME of this year's Cancer Day is: We Can. I CanTaking place under the tagline ‘We can.
- [The Union Of Two Nurses: OJURONGBE OLUMIDE Hooks GBEMISOLA ANIMASAHUN.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/the-union-of-two-nurses-ojurongbe-olumide-hooks-gbemisola-animasahun.html) - Scintillating! That is how the traditional and white weddings that united two powerful Yoruba families-the Ojurongbe and Animasahun families, would have been described, but it was more than that.The ceremonies which took place over the weekend required painstaking preparations and were in every sense a celebration of love at its peak.After the court marriage which
- [Family Bond With Julie Mogbo, RN](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/family-bond-with-julie-mogbo-rn.html) - Hiba was excited planning a camp expedition with her tea campftes for one of the social groups she belongs to. She felt she really needed that break away from all the demands of life which seemed to have recently become a cause for her recent nightmares ‘daymares’.Hiba was independent when she was single. She knew
- [Nurse On Duty: I Dey Kill Mosquito Welli Welli](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/nurse-on-duty-i-dey-kill-mosquito-welli-welli.html) - I haven’t felt so bad all my life.It really hurt me to see this happen. I had chased this thing for over 5minutes, clapped my hands in the air,hit them so hard. I could see the redness in my palm already. With their whispers,I felt like removing my ears. I couldn't count how many 'Igbaju'
- [Patient's Care Desk: Does Being A Nurse Still Excites You?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/patients-care-desk-does-being-a-nurse-still-excites-you.html) - My dear colleagues, it is such a joy and privilege to share with you all. As I mentioned during my introduction to this desk, improving patient’s care is a great way to change the public’s wrong perception about nursing/nurses.TheSentNurseI know there are certain hindrances to effective nursing care ranging from poor management, poor staffing (low
- [Fruit Of The Month: African Cherry](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/fruit-of-the-month-african-cherry.html) - African cherry – the fruit popularly known as agbalumo among the Yoruba and udara to the Igbo – Is BACK! Botanically called Chrysophyllum albidum, African cherry or white star apple, belongs to the Sapotaceae family. Found throughout tropical Africa, the fruit has many health benefits. Thanks to yours truly I have them here for you.
- [EKSUTH/SONAD 2018 Reunion. Homecoming To Remember](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/eksuth-sonad-2018-reunion-homecoming-to-remember.html) - It was a weekend of joy, relatedness, enthusiasm as members of the Alumni Association of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, School of Nursing, Ado Ekiti gathered to celebrate and officially inaugurate the association at the School Auditorium. The theme of the reunion was LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: THE MISSING LINK. It was a two day programme
- [NMCN Breaks Silence Over Exorbitant Fees Some Schools Of Nursing Collect In Their Name](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/nmcn-breaks-silence-over-exorbitant-fees-some-schools-of-nursing-collect-in-their-name.html) - The Nursing and Midwifery Council Of Nigeria (NMCN) recently breaks silence over exorbitant fees some schools/institutions of nursing collect, in their name, from their students.The council, in which Alhaji Faruk Umar Abubakar is the registrar, circulated letter to notify all institutions in the country (Nigeria) to alert them of their concerns.See the copy of the
- [LASSA FEVER OUTBREAK: NANNM BREAKS SILENCE!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/lassa-fever-outbreak-nannm-breaks-silence.html) - With great concern about the state of affairs of the health sector in our nation, the leadership of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives expresses heartfelt displeasure and lamentation on the recent re-emergence of LASSA FEVER in one of our Federal Teaching Hospitals at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State in the South Eastern region of Nigeria.
- [Synopsis For Nurses To Marital Fulfilment - Dr Adeolu Olusodo](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/synopsis-for-nurses-to-marital-fulfilment-dr-adeolu-olusodo.html) - Dr Adeolu Olusodo, Co-founder and Director of operations of Life Plus AfricaOn the 19th of Jan, 2018, the seminar themed, SYNOPSIS FOR NURSES TO MARITAL FULFILMENT took place on the WhatsApp group of this very website, FELLOW NURSE AFRICA. These are the details of the seminar and that of the Chief speaker, Dr. Adeolu Olusodo
- [Mediocrity: A Devourer](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/mediocrity-a-devourer.html) - I believe reading is not enough, practising is much better and putting God first in all is the over all best. I stand to be corrected on this 90% of people on this part of the world are mediocres. In nursing profession a lot are still mediocres, let's call a spade a spade. We hid
- [LAUTECH Matriculates 800 Nursing Students!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/lautech-matriculates-800-nursing-students.html) - The ladoke Akintola university of Technology Ogbomoso has today matriculated not less than 800 Registered Nurses into its Open and Distance learning centre LODLC to pursue the bachelor of Nursing science, BNsc.The matriculation Was The second to be conducted for Undergraduate Nurses since the inception of the the programme in the year 2015.The four years
- [Lassa Fever: All You Need To Know](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/lassa-fever-all-you-need-to-know.html) - Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness of 2-21 days duration that occurs in West Africa. The Lassa virus is transmitted to humans via contact with food or household items contaminated with rodent urine or faeces.Person-to-person infections and laboratory transmission can also occur, particularly in hospitals lacking adequate infection prevention and control measures.Lassa fever
- [Nurses Mourn As Accident And Emergency Nurse Dies Of Lassa Fever](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/nurses-mourn-as-accident-and-emergency-nurse-dies-of-lassa-fever.html) - It was all tears yesterday at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ebonyi as an Accident and Emergency Nurse dies of lassa fever.Innocent Egwuchukwu, who worked at accident and emergency unit of Federal Teaching Hospital (FETHA)Ebonyi State, Nigeria as a Nurse has passed away at the early hours of yesterday as a result of lassa fever.He was
- [Premature baby weighing less than a pound survives](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/premature-baby-weighing-less-than-a-pound-survives.html) - Premature baby born weighing less than a pound is one of the smallest ever to surviveTruly a miracleOne of the smallest babies in the world to ever survive is finally going home - after spending the first six months of her life in the hospital.Baby Manushi weighed just 400 grams when she was born 12
- [TRUST: What Is It?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/trust-what-is-it.html) - A man in my neighborhood has 2 "chacha" cars properly parked in his garage yet he uses "legedez" Benz. I was so curious as to why he would have 2 good cars and still choose to suffer himself. I walked up to him one day after gathering enough courage to do so and luckily for
- [ADMISSION INTO POST BASIC PSYCHIATRIC NURSING TRAINING PROGRAMME](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/admission-into-post-basic-psychiatric-nursing-training-programme.html) - The School Of Psychiatric Nursing Federal Psychiatric Hospital Calabar announces to the general public:ADMISSION INTO POST BASIC PSYCHIATRIC NURSING TRAINING PROGRAMME COMMENCING APRIL, 2018. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Nurses seeking admission into the Post Basic Psychiatric Nursing Training Programme for the 2018/2019 academic year. Addmission Requirements Interested candidates should be holders of RN
- [Do Nurses Really Love Themselves?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/do-nurses-really-love-themselves.html) - Of recent I lost my job to a fellow nurse who happened to be a pal right from school. Losing the job isn't the issue here, losing it to a trusted friend and colleague at a point I least expected and stunned with no alternative is.Ordinarily he wouldn't have done that, but because of what
- [WEAPONS FOR YOUR NURSING ARSENAL: BE EQUIPPED!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/weapons-for-your-nursing-arsenal-be-equipped.html) - In nursing, there is a race you must run; there are battles to be won. Down the years, some nurses have distinguished themselves by winning their races and battles. Some have provided solutions to the problems in Nursing. Their names have been written in gold! What was their secret? They were equipped! Florence Nightingale was
- [NMCN'S BOSS ACHIEVEMENTS WORTHY OF COMMENDATION IN THE LAST ONE YEAR](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/nmcns-boss-achievements-worthy-of-commendation-in-the-last-one-year.html) - ALH. FARUK UMAR ABUBAKAR SECRETARY-GENERAL/REGISTRAR OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA MODEST ACHIEVEMENTS IN ONE YEAR. On 3rd October 2016, the Honourable Minister of Health Professor Isaac Adewole approved the appointment of Alh. Faruk Umar Abubakar as the Secretary-General/Registrar, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Alh. Faruk Umar Abubakar stepped into office one year
- [Did You Know Oral Sex Can Give You Cancer?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2018/01/did-you-know-oral-sex-can-give-you-cancer.html) - You know the benefits of oral sex: It builds intimacy, helps her orgasm, and feels fantastic. In fact, we doubt any of the 85 percent of adults who have had oral sex at least once with their partner would argue that it’s not pretty damn awesome. But that doesn’t mean oral sex is risk-free. In
- [TOP  TEN INSPIRING NIGERIA MALE NURSES IN 2017.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/12/top-ten-inspiring-nigeria-male-nurses-in-2017.html) - At a time when Nigeria Male Nurses are shying away from the profession as a result of intimidation, poor public perception and job dissatisfaction.At a time when many male nurses have seen the nursing profession as a dead end.At a point when the Nigeria male nurses are afraid to answer the title 'Nurse' And at
- [Pharmasists endorse  N50b Fund in Oyo](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/12/pharmasists-endorse-n50b-fund-in-oyo.html) - The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), in Oyo State has expressed support for the establishment of the state’s N50 billion Health Endowment Fund.The state’s PSN Chairman, Abiodun Ajibade, expressed the council’s support for the fund while handing over drugs estimated at N344, 000 to the state at the weekend.Mr Ajibade said the council provided the
- [Jesus Is The Reason For The Season](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/12/jesus-is-the-reason-for-the-season.html) - Jesus is the reason For the seasonNow let's go a Lil bitDown Memory LaneTo the creation storyWe were created in His imageFormed just like HimBut something happenedThat Changed our courseThe course of HumanityAdam fell, he fellBringing curse upon us allAnd death with itMaking us all doomedAnd hopelessAnd then.......A greater than Adam cameThe ONE in whose
- [All you need to know about varicose veins](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/12/all-you-need-to-know-about-varicose-veins.html) - Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins. They are often blue or dark purple and lumpy, bulging, and twisted in appearance. They occur on the legs and feet.Not all varicose veins bulge to the surface; sometimes they can be invisible and buried deep in the body. Therefore, some people experience pain and discomfort for a
- [Forgiveness; the primary key to happiness](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/12/forgiveness-the-primary-key-to-happiness.html) - Forgiveness; the primary key to happinessForgive himForgive herForgive themForgive yourselfFor as long as we exist as humans we would offend people, get on their nerves and also get offended.To forgive and forget requires a special grace. Some people and situations often seem unforgivable but the more we forgive and forget, the happier we shall be.
- [SUICIDE: The Risk And Protective Factors](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/12/suicide-the-risk-and-protective-factors.html) - Suicide is not a word uncommon in this our present society. There is hardly a month when someone will not commit one. Some killed themselves by hanging, poison and even jumping into lagoon. It ranges from students to working class, even directors. The question is, what went wrong? Why did they decide to leave family
- [Who's Driving The Bus of Your Nursing Career?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/12/whos-driving-the-bus-of-your-nursing-career.html) - Plenty of people probably have opinions about what your nursing career should look like. However, the person behind the wheel of your nursing career should be you. Are you truly driving the bus of your nursing career?Who's driving the bus of your nursing career?Who's Driving the Bus?Nurses, it's crucial for us nursing professionals to internalize
- [Time; The true Test of ALL](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/12/time-the-true-test-of-all.html) - Time; The true Test of ALLIt Tests USIt Tests loyaltyIt Tests strengths and weaknessesIt Tests abilitiesIt Tests stupidityIt Tests wisdomIt Tests friendship and familyIt Tests relationshipsIt Tests opportunities when it aboundsIt Tests dreams and aspirationsTime is never wastedLessons are learnt and life goes on.We may not be where we are in dreamsWe all actually think
- [Nursing And Politics - La Lucë Views](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/12/nursing-and-politics-la-luce-views.html) - In a world where the ones who care for people's health and ensure that good health is enjoyed by all, irrespective of status, class or background do not have a say in the happenings around them, that could either promote health or be detrimental to health, but are merely "observers", all that is experienced therefore
- [Early Ambulation : A key to Early Recuperation after Surgery](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/12/early-ambulation-a-key-to-early-recuperation-after-surgery.html) - Early Ambulation : A key to Early Recuperation after SurgeryEarly walking after surgery is one of the most crucial things you can do to prevent problems. The importance of this very fact can never be over emphasized.As a young perioperative nurse, i have seen and nursed post operative patients and have seen in so many
- [More Than Just A Nurse: Entrepreneurship Opportunities For Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/12/more-than-just-a-nurse-entrepreneurship-opportunities-for-nurses.html) - Let's appreciate God for giving me the platform to speak here tonight.Good evening everyone, it's wonderful having great nurses on board! I appreciate the conveners of this great conference.I salute my leaders in the profession and all my colleague. We are about to embark on a journey that is going to leave an indelible mark
- [The curse of thinking](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/the-curse-of-thinking.html) - I was commuting on one of the country’s most populous metropolis. The stately trees planted on the dividing kerb smeared its green on the atmosphere. The sun’s shine had a remarkably golden hue; falling on colored and rusty rooftops alike to give off a sharp shadow that lay idly on the tarred roads. The traffic
- [5 Fun Facts About Male Nurses](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/5-fun-facts-about-male-nurses.html) - 5 fun facts about male nurses The first male nurses were third-century Italians! How much do you know about the history of male nurses? Test your knowledge with our five fun facts. 1. Hooah! Approximately one-third of all nurses in the United States military are male—an impressive number compared to the 4.9 percent rate
- [Family Bond Nursing: An Innovative Path To Nursing Care](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/family-bond-nursing-an-innovative-path-to-nursing-care.html) - I celebrate every Nurse on the Fellow Nurses Africa platform. It is indeed a great honour and privilege to grace this platform and share by novel nursing care concept. With profound gratitude I thank the founder and executive team of the Fellow Nurses Africa for this platform where Nurses can glean from and impact their
- [Career Progression In Nursing: Opportunities Abound](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/career-progression-in-nursing-opportunities-abound.html) - Good evening Fellow Nurses Africa?‍♀It is my pleasure being here this awesome evening. I thank God for sparing my life and guiding my path in Nursing.He brought me into Nursing and He has been so good to me in Nursing. Glory to your name the God of Nursing.I want to thank Fellow Nurses Africa crew
- [Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe resigns, Emmerson Mnangagwa to be sworn in as president](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/zimbabwe-robert-mugabe-resigns-emmerson-mnangagwa-to-be-sworn-in-as-president.html) - Emmerson MnangagwaRelated NewsRobert Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe PresidentEmmerson Mnangagwa to be sworn in as Zimbabwe PresidentZimbabwe: British govt reacts to military actionZimbabwe Crisis: EU, Germany, South Africa, others react‎Jubilation in Zimbabwe as lawmakers plot to remove Robert MugabeZimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has resigned, ending his 37-year reign.His resignation brings to an end the political impasse
- [NANNM: The Only Recognised Professional Body for Nigerian Nurses –Adeniji](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/nannm-the-only-recognised-professional-body-for-nigerian-nurses-adeniji.html) - NANNM: The Only Recognised Professional Body for Nigerian Nurses –AdenijiSays the phrase ‘graduate nurses’ has divisive tendencies.For clarification of some issues spreading fast among healthcare providers, especially nurses, the President, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) Comrade Abdrafiu Adeniji, has categorically stated that any professional association for Nigerian nurses and midwives, aside NANNM,
- [Make Malaria Drugs Free: Senate Tells FG](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/make-malaria-drugs-free-senate-tells-fg.html) - The Senate yesterday urged the Federal Ministry of Health to procure effective antimalarial drugs and supply them free of charge to all public health facilities across the country. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (APC, Kano) on the upsurge in malaria cases in the country. The Senate also urged the
- [Nurse Be Nimble, Nurse Be Quick](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/nurse-be-nimble-nurse-be-quick.html) - The notion of pivoting in your nursing career isn't a new one, and that readiness to pivot can emerge emerges from a nimbleness of mind and a willingness to read the tea leaves of your career. Are you nimble?Nurse Be Nimble, Nurse Be QuickBeing nimble in terms of your career means that you're willing to
- [Becoming a person of value.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/becoming-a-person-of-value.html) - Becoming a person of value. Value is an indicator of worth. Value defines quality. Value determines the quality of influence or impact. Value could be an upward surge or a downward spiral; it could be worthwhile or worthless; its quality could be excellent or mediocre; its influence or impact could be positive or negative. In
- [NMCN RE-OPENS PUF PORTAL!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/nmcn-re-opens-puf-portal.html) - You will recall that Nursing council of Nigeria directed all nurses and midwives registered with NMCN to go online and complete the online professional update form ( PUF ) However, it was observed that some nurses and midwives couldn't complete the update as at October 31st when it closes. Since the closure, Council has received
- [AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT SUFFERS HEART ATTACK, COLLAPSES IN A CONFERENCE](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/american-heart-association-president-suffers-heart-attack-collapses-in-a-conference.html) - American Heart Association President Suffers A HEART ATTACK At The Annual Conference For Cardiologists - After Giving A Speech About His Family History Of Heart IssuesThe 52-year-old president of the American Heart Association suffered a heart attack during the organization's annual conference. John Warner, CEO of UT Southwestern University Hospitals in Dallas and a practicing
- [FREE ADMISSION FORMS INTO INTO NURSING SCHOOL](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/free-admission-forms-into-into-nursing-school.html) - FREE ADMISSION FORMS FOR FEMALE STUDENTS OF KEBBI, SOKOTO AND ZAMFARA STATE ORIGIN SEEKING A NURSING CAREERHer Excellency Dr Zainab Bagudu has purchased 50 admission forms for prospective entrants into the Kebbi State School of Nursing and Midwifery for Basic Midwifery Program, Post Basic Nursing and Remedial Program for this academic session.Interested female candidates from
- [LESSONS LEARNED FROM LITIGATION: LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSEQUENCES OF SOCIAL MEDIA](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/lessons-learned-from-litigation-legal-and-ethical-consequences-of-social-media.html) - Lessons Learned from Litigation: Legal and Ethical Consequences of Social Media.Brous, Edie JD, MPH, MS, RN; Olsen, Douglas P. PhD, RNEditor's note:To the surprise of many, a Canadian nurse's Facebook post complaining about the medical care a family member had received resulted in disciplinary action by the licensing board. We asked our legal and ethical
- [ISAAC ADEWOLE ESSAY COMPETITION FOR NURSING STUDENTS AND OTHERS: IF I WERE THE MINISTER OF HEALTH](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/isaac-adewole-essay-competition-for-nursing-students-and-others-if-i-were-the-minister-of-health.html) - OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, NANS PresentsPROFESSOR ISAAC FOLORUNSO ADEWOLE ESSAY COMPETITION PRIZES:1st position #250,0002nd position #150,0003rd position. #100,000And other consolation prizes*GUIDELINES:*✅Participants should be students of medicine,pharmacy,nursing,dentistry, medical laboratory science,radiography,physiotherapy, optometry, physiology,anatomy or any allied health science or technology undergoing undergraduate or post graduate study in any tertiary institution in Nigeria.✅Essay on "if
- [HOW TO COPE WITH NIGHT SHIFTS](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/11/how-to-cope-with-night-shifts.html) - By Hannah NicholsWhat do doctors, nurses, firefighters, truck drivers, and air traffic controllers all have in common? Many of them work night shifts.Whether you are an early riser or a night owl, working shifts at night can be challenging. We have compiled some tips to help you cope with working into the late and early
- [NURSING WAS NEVER A FEMALE'S PROFESSION](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/10/nursing-was-never-a-females-profession.html) - Before I got into the nursing profession, the picture of a young lady in white uniform and cap receiving order from a Doctor was the first thing that came into my mind anytime I hear the title 'Nurse'There's been this long standing misconception in the society of ours that only females meet the criteria to
- [INCLUDE OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN RESIDENCY PROGRAM OR ABOLISH IT COMPLETELY: JOHESU WRITES BUHARI](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/10/include-other-qualified-health-professionals-in-residency-program-or-abolish-it-completely-johesu-writes-buhari.html) - The attention of the JOHESU/AHPA has been drawn to a malicious publication credited to the Nigerian Medical Association and addressed to the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, and widely circulated in the media. The said letter titled "An Urgent Call for an Intervention to Redress Aberrations in Health Service in Nigeria" was laden with
- [NON-PNEUMATIC ANTI SHOCK GARMENT: A Tool For Reducing Maternal Morbidity & Mortality  In Nigeria](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/10/non-pneumatic-anti-shock-garment-a-tool-for-reducing-maternal-morbidity-mortality-in-nigeria.html) - INTRODUCTIONIn developing countries post partum Hemorrhage (PPH) continues to be the single most common cause of maternal morbidity & mortality, accounting for approximately 25% of maternal deaths Globally and over 90% of these deaths occurs in developing counties, for women suffering from uncontrollable PPH, a method to control the bleeding, reverse the shock and stabilize
- [WORLD NO BRA DAY 2017: LEAVE THE BREAST TO REST, WEARING A BRA DOESN'T STOP SAGGING OF THE BREAST.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/10/world-no-bra-day-2017-leave-the-breast-to-rest-wearing-a-bra-doesnt-stop-sagging-of-the-breast.html) - October 13th of every year has been dedicated to celebrating world no bra day. Though not popular yet, it is beginning to gain popularity on social media.The day is dedicated to creating awareness on self breast examinations, screening and recognizing the early signs of breast cancer. The best way to spend this day is for
- [WORLD NO BRA DAY 2017: LEAVE THE BREAST TO REST, WEARING A BRA DOESN'T STOP SAGGING OF THE BREAST.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/10/world-no-bra-day-2017-leave-the-breast-to-rest-wearing-a-bra-doesnt-stop-sagging-of-the-breast-2.html) - October 13th of every year has been dedicated to celebrating world no bra day. Though not popular yet, it is beginning to gain popularity on social media.The day is dedicated to creating awareness on self breast examinations, screening and recognizing the early signs of breast cancer. The best way to spend this day is for
- [BREAKING NEWS: JOHESU SUSPENDS STRIKE](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/09/breaking-news-johesu-suspends-strike.html) - Workers Suspend Nationwide StrikeThe Joint Health Sector Union has suspended its industrial action in principle.The suspension follows a conciliation meeting between its leadership and representatives of the Federal Government in Abuja today.Consequently, the union has asked its members across the country to resume work on Wednesday next week after a meeting of its executive members
- [IN LOVE WITH A PATIENT?](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/09/in-love-with-a-patient.html) - You find yourself strongly attracted to a patient and, especially if the attraction seems to be mutual, you could be heading for a problem. We all know that it is unethical to enter into any type of romantic relationship with a patient and that such a relationship can lead to a charge of professional misconduct
- [CONTRACEPTIVE OPTIONS AFTER CHILD BIRTH](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/09/contraceptive-options-after-child-birth.html) - Another pregnancy may be the last thing a woman has on her mind after she has had her baby and is caring for her newborn.Once sexual activity has resumed, couples should think about their birth control options if they want to prevent another pregnancy from occurring.After childbirth, most doctors will recommend that a woman visits
- [NIGERIAN NURSES,MIDWIVES AND OTHERS BEGIN AN INDEFINITE STRIKE!](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/09/nigerian-nursesmidwives-and-others-begin-an-indefinite-strike.html) - -Nurses, Midwives and other JOHESU members which make up 95% of the workers in the health sector will shut down health sector from todayThe major unions of health workers have announced the commencement of their nationwide strike on Wednesday.The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals, JOHESU, and the National Association of
- [7 TRAITS YOU MUST POSSESS AS A SUPER STAR NURSE](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/09/7-traits-you-must-possess-as-a-super-star-nurse.html) - 7 Traits of Super Star NursesI was recently asked to make a recommendation for a client, and the CNO sent me a message which said “hopefully you’ll find us a superstar!”This got me thinking – what is it that makes someone a superstar employee?Every company has its superstar employees who seem to get more done,
- [LOOMING STRIKE: NEVER DREAM NURSES SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT, UGONSA WARNS JOHESU](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/09/looming-strike-never-dream-nurses-solidarity-and-support-ugonsa-warns-johesu.html) - The University Graduates of Nursing Science Association (UGONSA) has said that the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) Should not dream Nurses solidarity and support in the looming Nationwide strike.In a statement, Thursday, by its National President, Chief (Hon.) Solomon E.O. Egwuenu and National Secretary, Nurse Goodluck I. Nshi, the association said that JOHESU had not
- [HOME REMEDIES FOR SHORTNESS OF BREATH](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/09/home-remedies-for-shortness-of-breath.html) - Seven home remedies for shortness of breathLast reviewed Wed 30 Aug 2017By Lana Burgess Reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHTShortness of breath, or breathlessness, is when a person has trouble taking in enough air to breathe. It can range from mild to severe.The medical term for shortness of breath is dyspnea. Despite
- [MEET OUR DEMANDS OR EXPECT TOTAL SHUTDOWN OF NIGERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES: JOHESU THREATENS FMOH](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/09/meet-our-demands-or-expect-total-shutdown-of-nigerian-healthcare-services-johesu-threatens-fmoh.html) - Gentlemen of the press and the entire citizen of our nation Nigeria, it is disheartening to note that the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH)has been turned to the Federal Ministry of Medical Practitioners. It is highly vivid that the Minister of State for Health, Minister of Health and the Minister of Labour and Employment (FML&E)
- [ILLEGAL NURSING TRAINING: A CANKERWORM TO NURSING PRACTICE IN NIGERIA](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/09/illegal-nursing-training-a-cankerworm-to-nursing-practice-in-nigeria.html) - From a depressed, disappointed and saddened heart comes the content of this episode.The last institution to fail in a nation and to derail from her original function is supposed to be the living church of God. It was so drenching and painful to see the omega power ministry at the forefront of this corrupt and
- [3 WAYS NURSES CAN CONNECT WITH THEIR PATIENTS.](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/08/3-ways-nurses-can-connect-with-their-patients.html) - Distractions abound on every nursing shift. Nurses are constantly pushed and pulled in every direction with numerous interruptions. Call lights, doctors’ questions, new orders, phone calls, colleagues needing help, patient family members… the list is endless. And every once in awhile, we get a moment -- maybe a magical moment? -- to connect with our
- [HOW TO DEAL WITH LAZY COLLEAGUES](https://www.fellownurses.com/2017/08/how-to-deal-with-lazy-colleagues.html) - working with lazy nurses is, perhaps, one of the most annoying things you can experience on the floor. This goes particularly true when you’re running a very busy shift. With your co-nurses pretending to be “busy” reading the paper, disappearing for a few minutes to a full hour and leaving empty coffee cups and candy
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