Nursing in the United Kingdom

Conexus MedStaff CEO Andrew Moreton Named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 40 Under 40 List

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
General Health, Health, Professional services, Nursing, Human resources, Augstsprieguma tīkls, American Staffing Association, Nursing in the United Kingdom, Conexus MedStaff, Staffing Industry Analysts, CONEXUS MEDSTAFF, STAFFING INDUSTRY ANALYSTS

Conexus MedStaff, the leading global recruitment agency that propels the careers of international nurses in the U.S., is pleased to announce that CEO Andrew Moreton has been named to the 40 Under 40 list by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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  • Conexus MedStaff, the leading global recruitment agency that propels the careers of international nurses in the U.S., is pleased to announce that CEO Andrew Moreton has been named to the 40 Under 40 list by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
  • Congratulations to this years 40 Under 40 honorees, said Subadhra Sriram, Editor & Publisher at SIA.
  • As CEO of Conexus MedStaff, Moreton created the vision and business model that has driven tremendous growth for the company.
  • In 2020, Conexus MedStaff was named #4 Fastest Growing Staffing Firm in the country by Staffing Industry Analysts and was awarded American Staffing Associations Elevate Award for its nursing education program that supports the growth of Conexus nurses.

31 Promising Nursing Students Awarded 2021 APNA Student Scholarships

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Health care, Health, Psychiatric Nursing, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Apna, Nursing in the United Kingdom, Nursing, Nurse education

FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is pleased to announce the 31 nursing students selected to receive this year's APNA Board of Directors and APNA Industry Sponsored Student Scholarships.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) is pleased to announce the 31 nursing students selected to receive this year's APNA Board of Directors and APNA Industry Sponsored Student Scholarships.
  • The APNA student scholarship program introduces promising nursing students to experienced nurses in the field of psychiatric-mental health, provides a preview of the variety of career options within the profession, and introduces them to cutting-edge resources and education.
  • Each year, undergraduate and graduate-level nursing students across the nation apply for the scholarship and members of the APNA Awards & Recognition Committee review their submissions.
  • Funded by the APNA Board of Directors, the 2021 APNA Board of Directors Student Scholarship is being awarded to 30 undergraduate and graduate nursing students.

StaffDNA Launches Permanent Placement Offering for Healthcare Professionals

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Occupations, Nursing in the United Kingdom, Nursing, Health professional

PLANO, Texas, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- StaffDNA, the online platform app for healthcare professionals just launched permanent placement offering for nursing and allied workers.

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  • PLANO, Texas, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- StaffDNA, the online platform app for healthcare professionals just launched permanent placement offering for nursing and allied workers.
  • Professionals searching for staff jobs can now download the #1 app for healthcare careers to search for desirable positions and apply with only 1-click.
  • "In twelve months, we built the largest, fastest-growing app for healthcare careers," said Sheldon Arora, CEO of StaffDNA.
  • StaffDNA gives healthcare professionals the freedom to find the jobs they want, while making it easier for healthcare facilities to manage their staffing needs more efficiently than ever before.

Chamberlain University Releases Results from National Study on Nurses During COVID-19; Launches Nurse Well-Being Assessment

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Research, Nursing, Consulting, Professional services, Training, General Health, University, Health, Science, Education, Health care, Health, Nursing, Critical care nursing, Nursing in the United Kingdom, Chamberlain University, Adtalem Global Education, CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY, ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION

The study findings and the Nurse Well-Being Assessment underscore the ongoing need to ensure nurses have access to well-being supports as they simultaneously care for their patients.

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  • The study findings and the Nurse Well-Being Assessment underscore the ongoing need to ensure nurses have access to well-being supports as they simultaneously care for their patients.
  • The study is notable for its national scope and for surveying nurses multiple times over a six-month period.
  • Among the findings:
    During some of the most unrelenting periods of the COVID-19 pandemic, 90% of nurses experienced high stress levels.
  • For the study, nurses were asked about well-being prior to COVID-19, and 75% of nurses surveyed reported a high level of well-being before the pandemic.

San Joaquin Valley College Announces New Award Program for Nursing Students and Faculty

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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b'VISALIA, Calif., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) is pleased to announce The DAISY Award program at every campus with an applicable nursing program in honor of National Nurses Month.

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  • b'VISALIA, Calif., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) is pleased to announce The DAISY Award program at every campus with an applicable nursing program in honor of National Nurses Month.
  • "As part of this ongoing effort, we are proud to launch The DAISY Award program at our campuses in Visalia , Ontario , Bakersfield , Santa Maria and Rancho Mirage .
  • "We honor faculty who inspire nurses to care for others like Patrick\'s nurses cared for him and our family.
  • Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at www.accjc.org .\n'

Baker-Polito Administration Proclaims May 12th to be MA School Nurse Day

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Health care, Health, Community nursing, School nursing, Nursing in the United Kingdom, Nursing

b'MARLBORO, Mass., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Baker-Polito Administration has proclaimed May 12th to be MA School Nurse Day to honor the dedicated nurses who protect our children\'s health and safety by serving in Massachusetts\' schools.\nMA School Nurse Day is a time to celebrate the specialty practice of school nursing, and comes to our state as a part of a national effort to recognize school nurses with a special day annually since 1972.

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  • b'MARLBORO, Mass., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Baker-Polito Administration has proclaimed May 12th to be MA School Nurse Day to honor the dedicated nurses who protect our children\'s health and safety by serving in Massachusetts\' schools.\nMA School Nurse Day is a time to celebrate the specialty practice of school nursing, and comes to our state as a part of a national effort to recognize school nurses with a special day annually since 1972.
  • Since its origin, School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurse expertise in the educational setting.\nThis year\'s MA School Nurse Day is especially relevant as parents, schools, and officials continue to ensure a healthy and safe return to school for children throughout the Commonwealth.
  • MSNO President, Doreen Crowe, added "This day is the perfect opportunity to honor school nurses as the important public health servants they are.
  • The Baker-Polito administration\'s expression of gratitude for this work through their proclamation of MA School Nurse Day is well-timed and applauded by the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/baker-polito-administration-proc...\n'

Windsor Care Centers Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week and National Nurses Week

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Health care, Health, Nursing in the United Kingdom, Nursing, Community nursing, Florence Nightingale, International Nurses Day, Primary nursing

b'LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Windsor Care Centers ("Windsor"), providers of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services across California and Arizona, celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week ("NSNCW") and National Nurses Week.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Windsor Care Centers ("Windsor"), providers of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services across California and Arizona, celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week ("NSNCW") and National Nurses Week.
  • The theme this year "honors the collaborative commitment of skilled nursing care facilities and their staff in providing compassionate care to their residents during this unprecedented time."
  • (American Health Care Association, n.d.)\nNational Nurses Week, an initiative of the International Council of Nurses, began on May 6 and concludes on May 12, Florence Nightingale\'s birthday.
  • Skilled Nursing Week and Nurses Week are the perfect opportunity for us - the management, residents and family-members - to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude to these incredible people.

Indigenous Services Canada announces 2021 recipients of the Awards of Excellence in Nursing

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
Health, Community nursing, Nursing in the United Kingdom, Nursing, International Nurses Day, Faith community nursing

In many First Nations and Inuit communities, nurses are the primary point of contact for accessing health care and providing essential services and critical care to community members in need.\nToday, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced the recipients of the 2021 Awards of Excellence in Nursing.

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  • In many First Nations and Inuit communities, nurses are the primary point of contact for accessing health care and providing essential services and critical care to community members in need.\nToday, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced the recipients of the 2021 Awards of Excellence in Nursing.
  • The three recipients, who were nominated by their peers, have demonstrated commitment to their nursing practice through sound judgement, professionalism and culturally safe health care work.\nOften in Indigenous communities, nurses face a unique set of health care challenges.
  • Even when adding the extra complications of an unprecedented pandemic, nurses have continued to practice with tremendous integrity while serving First Nations and Inuit.
  • We thank the three recipients and we thank all nurses throughout Canada for their admirable resiliency in caring for communities during these times.\n"In the best of times, we know nursing is a tireless and selfless profession.

Aster DM Healthcare Announces Global Nursing Award Worth US $ 250,000

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Managed care, Hospitals, Health, Nursing, Health care, Health, Aster DM Healthcare, Aster, Nursing in the United Kingdom, International Nurses Day, Nursing

b'To recognize the phenomenal contribution of nurses to the healthcare delivery system across the world, Aster DM Healthcare has launched the Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award.

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  • b'To recognize the phenomenal contribution of nurses to the healthcare delivery system across the world, Aster DM Healthcare has launched the Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award.
  • The start date for the application will be announced shortly.\n\xe2\x80\x9cNurses form the backbone of healthcare and play the most critical role in patient care, aiding recovery through professional and personal care.
  • The final Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award winner will be announced on 12th May- International Nurses Day in 2022.
  • Aster DM Healthcare will not be in any way responsible for any action taken based on such statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.\n'

Amedisys Celebrates National Nurses Week

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Health care, Health, Amed, Nursing in the United Kingdom, Nursing, Hospice, Florence Nightingale

b'BATON ROUGE, La., May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED), one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s leading home healthcare, hospice and personal care companies, celebrates National Nurses Week by honoring the thousands of nurses who call the company home.\nNational Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale\xe2\x80\x99s birthday.

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  • b'BATON ROUGE, La., May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED), one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s leading home healthcare, hospice and personal care companies, celebrates National Nurses Week by honoring the thousands of nurses who call the company home.\nNational Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale\xe2\x80\x99s birthday.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cOur nurses have gone above and beyond the call of duty to care for our patients with a relentless commitment to quality of care and excellence, even amid such a difficult year.
  • More than 2,900 hospitals and 78,000 physicians nationwide have chosen Amedisys as a partner in post-acute care.
  • with an executive office in Nashville, Tenn., Amedisys is a publicly held company.