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Today, 12 May, marks International Nurses Day—a time to recognise the indispensable role nurses play in sustaining healthcare systems worldwide. This year’s theme is “Our nurses. Our future. Empowered nurses save lives.”

New nurse graduates in critical care units need better support

New nurse graduates in South Africa often enter the workforce with limited exposure to CCUs during their undergraduate training. By investing in the next generation of nurses, we…

Bringing policy to fruition in training South African nurses ==== South Africa needs to retain nurses and encourage the next generation to join the profession.

Our nurses. Our future. Investing in nursing education

We must address the global shortage of nurse educators by investing in nursing education and ensuring their well-being.

Former Eskom chief executive André de Ruyter.

Q&A Sessions: ‘I cannot fix Eskom. But we can fix this’ — André de Ruyter

Meet the father, the cook and the chief executive of Eskom, who wakes up at 3am and writes speeches. André de Ruyter speaks to Athandiwe Saba about the future of the power…

Tackling gender imbalances in our health system would save lives and herald a healthier future
(Photo by Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Employing more nurses can reduce total health costs

Having sufficient numbers of nursing staff leads to better patient care and safety. This, in turn, lessens the financial burdens placed on the healthcare system, a study has found

A mother to 30; a nurse to thousands

Undaunted by apartheid and Aids, she has made all the difference to those otherwise abandoned.

Midwife Miriam Mathose conducts an ultrasound on a pregnant woman.

SA’s midwives chart a new course

Scandinavian expertise is helping to train top nurses in how to handle difficult pregnancies.

Bara nursing college closed indefinitely

The Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College has been closed indefinitely because of student protests, the Gauteng department of health said.

Nursing scarred by negligence

Nursing scarred by negligence

It’s not about a lack of funding, it’s about a pervasive indifference to the patients’ needs.

Plan to improve nursing in SA

A three-day national nursing summit has developed a plan of action to improve the profession, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Thursday.

A profession in need of a cure

What is being done to improve conditions in hospitals to help nurses render a more professional service? After all, nursing is a profession.

Cash injection for nursing

Nursing education in SA is to receive a R70-million boost in the next four years from international donor organisation Atlantic Philanthropies.

Nursing a career

Nurses and midwives must be given the opportunity to advance their careers while staying in their jobs, writes Cheryl Nikodem.