As healthcare systems advance, nursing is transforming into a complex operational function that calls for greater recognition, training, and structural support.
Gandhinagar, May 12 (IANS) Comparing healthcare systems in developed countries with India, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Tuesday said that developed countries often face longer waiting times for treatment, while Gujarat’s public health
Over the years, nurses have a special insight into the factors of health that are not just the result of treatment, but of daily living and timely care.
Many nurses work 12-hour shifts that easily stretch longer because of staff shortages, emergency admissions, delayed handovers, and endless documentation. As a result, breaks disappear, meals get skipped, and rest becomes an afterthought.
Modern healthcare has become increasingly complex, making trained and evidence-based nursing practices more important than ever.
On International Nurses Day, Fortis Escorts Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Ms. Ratna N Rana explains how digital tools, AI systems, EMRs and smart monitoring devices are reshaping nursing care and patient safety in India.
World Nurses Day was observed at the Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital on Tuesday with an awareness rally and participation from doctors, nurses, trainee nursing students, and hospital staff.
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare infrastructure. They have an expanded role in dispensing specialised and critical care, as explained by nursing head Gigi Pradeep.
Under this project, experts will gather inputs from patients about their experiences so that their feedback can be used to improve facilities and processes in these hospitals
Ravi Kumar, a shop owner, and Lalitha, a nursing student, had a love marriage nearly a decade ago. Over the years, their relationship grew strained, resulting in frequent arguments.
A doctor and two nurses on board assisted flight attendants to successfully deliver a baby roughly 30 minutes before Delta Flight 478 came in for an emergency landing in Portland.
The fraud was orchestrated using a Facebook advertisement, a WhatsApp number and a fake delivery agent.
AIIMS NORCET 10 Stage 1 Result: Candidates who took the Nursing Officer exam on April 11 can check their roll number-wise results on aiimsexams.ac.in.
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday approved a project aimed at strengthening medical education, nursing, and healthcare services across the state with financial assistance worth Rs
He praised the hospice nurses, calling them excellent workers and nothing short of saints.
"We find that Charles Oppong's purpose was probably an offensive attempt at humour," notes the judgment.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Marking the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to healthcare workers and all those committed to improving global well-being, while reiterating the need to buil
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Monday launched the VR training centre for medical and nursing education, a step towards adopting immersive technologies in healthcare learning.
Nisha Mehta was pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the institution from 2006 to 2010.
Danish Pandor added, "These decisions are all taken by the director himself"
In Dhurandhar 2, Yami Gautam portrays a nurse who is operating as an Indian undercover agent in Pakistan
A new study suggests that greater adherence to a healthy diet, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), may lower the risk of self-perceived cognitive decline and support better brain function.
Lucknow, March 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday distributed appointment letters to 1,228 newly selected nursing officers, highlighting the state government’s resolve to strengthen the healthcare system and also its com
The strike targeted Al-Daein Teaching Hospital, leaving it non-functional and depriving thousands to access critical medical services. Among those killed were multiple patients, two female nurses and a male doctor.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
Coronavirus outbreak: Take necessary precautions. Practise personal hygiene and social isolation. Utilise this time to do all the things you never found the time to do earlier. Here are some more tips to maintain your mental health by Psychiatrist Dr Sanjay Chugh
Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
Coronavirus India: Airlines have been asked to ensure distance at check-in counters and enough space as passengers wait for their flights
With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.


Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.


Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).


If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.


The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.


Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.


Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.


Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.

