Tag: nurses

The best electric wheelchairs for 2024, according to nurses and therapists

Electric wheelchairs have made big technological strides in recent years, becoming more accessible for users who want more independence and mobility than traditional wheelchairs can provide. And those are just two of the benefits, experts say. “A power wheelchair can minimize a person’s risk for falls, can assist in energy conservation and can preserve shoulder […]

32 Morticians, ER Nurses, And Other People Who Work With The Dead Reveal Their Most Terrifying Experiences On The Job

WARNING: This post contains graphic content regarding death, dead bodies, and gore. Please proceed with caution.  I asked BuzzFeed readers who are morticians, ER nurses, or have other jobs that routinely work with the dead to share their wildest, creepiest on-the-job stories. From shocking to straight-up horrifying, here are 32 unbelievable workplace experiences they shared: Note: Submissions […]

Nurses’ union, Queen’s, still in disagreement over terms of new contract

The union for nurses at The Queen’s Health System said they were disappointed at the progress of negotiations for a new contract with hospital management. The Hawaii Nurses’ Association, which represents nearly 2, 000 nurses at Queen’s Punchbowl and West Oahu campuses, said in a news release Friday that in-person meetings with management next week […]

The best walker for seniors of 2024 according to therapists, nurses and other health care professionals

Mobility problems affect millions of people worldwide, especially seniors. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 12% of Americans have a severe mobility disability that significantly affects walking or climbing stairs, and many more people have less severe mobility issues that interfere with daily activities. Conditions like arthritis […]

New book shines a light on Ireland’s nurses in the Second World War

A new book has shone a light on the contribution of nurses from across Ireland working in dangerous conditions in the Second World War. Memories and records, as well as a roll of honour, of nurses from across Ireland has been compiled by the Royal College of Nursing Northern Ireland. These nurses followed thousands of […]