Nursing, The Noble Profession, they say. But oftentimes we forget about the dangers that come with the profession. When we talk about dangerous professions, nursing may be the last thing that may come to mind but the...
DO NOT FILL FORMS FOR ANY MEDICAL INSURANCE, GRNMA WARN MEMBERS
Ghana Health Service has issued an insurance form for nurses and midwives to fill for subsequent deduction...
NURSES AND MIDWIVES “STRIKE” STARTS TODAY AS GOVERNMENT FAILS TO MEET DEMANDS
The past few days have been very intense as the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and its allied Association’s negotiations with the government over Condition of Service have stalled. This has...
NURSES AND MIDWIVES DECLARE TOTAL STRIKE EFFECTIVE 21ST SEPTEMBER 2020.
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) together with its allied Associations, has declared a total strike across the country starting 21st September 2020
INTERVIEW DATE SET FOR NURSING TRAINING SCHOOLS AND OTHER HTIs for 2020
The interviews shall be conducted from 14th September 2020 to 26th October 2020
NMC DONATES COMPUTERS TO NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS
The beneficiaries include: NMTC, Kete Krachi, NTC, Sefwi Wiawso, NMTC, Koforidua and NMTC, Sekondi..
HOW TO PREPARE FOR NURSING ADMISSION INTERVIEW IN GHANA
Going for a nursing admission interview is one of the most dreaded tasks for a lot of people since it is mostly their first time attending an interview. While it is perceived as difficult, preparing adequately can give...
NURSING STUDENTS UNABLE TO CHECK RESULTS AS NMC’S RESULTS CHECKER WEBSITE KEEPS FAILING TO LOAD
The recent results for 2020 have not been different. Many students have complained about their inability to access..
HOW TO CHECK NMC RESULT THE EASY WAY, 2020.
Follow these easy steps to check your results.
For those with scratch card...
UCC TO INTRODUCE MASTER’S DEGREE IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
In an event with the Level 400 sandwich students of the mental health class, the Head of the Department of Mental Health, Dr. Paul Doku revealed that the Department is working with the school...
Nursing Procedures and Skills
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT – NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF GHANA
Prologue The Nurses and Midwives’ Council is the statutory body responsible for the Nursing and Midwifery professions and in particular, with the organization of the training and education of Nurses and Midwives...
NURSING INTERVENTIONS|BLOOD TRANSFUSION
Verify doctor’s order. Inform the client and explain the purpose of the procedure. Check for cross matching and grouping to ensure compatibility Obtain and record baseline vital signs Practice strict asepsis At least 2...
Notes
INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS: TYPES AND USES (PART 1)
NORMAL SALINE (NS) DESCRIPTION 0.9% NaCl in Water Crystalloid Solution Isotonic (308 mOsm) USES Increases circulating plasma volume when red cells are adequate Shock Fluid replacement in patients with diabetic...
Streptomycin Sulfate (Streptomycin)
Streptomycin Sulfate (Streptomycin) is a common antibiotic used usually against tuberculosis. Streptomycin inhibits CHON synthesis of gram (-) bacteria. Generic Name streptomycin sulfate Drug Class Antibiotic, anti...
CLARITHROMYCIN (BIAXIN)
CLARITHROMYCIN (BIAXIN) Description Clarithromycin (Biaxin) is a macrolide antibiotic. Generic Name clarithromycin (klar ith‘ ro my sin) Brand Name Biaxin Biaxin XL Drug Class Macrolide antibiotic Pregnancy Category C...
Lifestyle
WHY ARE MOST NURSES AND MIDWIVES IN GHANA NOT WEARING THE SCRUB?
It is very common practice to see most nurses and midwives wear their uniform at the workplace. I mean the same uniform they wore from the house and that will be the same uniform they will wear back to the house. The...
DO YOU KNOW THAT GOING FOR NIGHT SHIFTS CAN CAUSE CHRONIC HEART DISEASES?
Night Shifts! To some nurses it is something very unpleasant and they never like seeing it on the roster. The idea of leaving your comfortable bed at home makes one unhappy. But what can you do? That’s the job we find...
EVERYTHING IS THE NURSE’S FAULT!
There’s no doubt that nursing is one of the most dangerous and stressful job and yet it is not accorded with the rightful remuneration.... Read more
Qualities Of Great Nurses
Nurses carry a great responsibility on their shoulder. Nurses’ profession make a difference in the lives of people who needs and appreciate the care they give. Nurses perform their duties with their heart to every...
Reasons Why You Should Date A Nurse
How does a nurse convince someone outside the medical field that beneath that strange work stories about bodily functions and work schedule, there’s a great partner? When you are casting about for dating...
Working With Difficult Colleague Nurses And How To Deal With Them
There are a lot of things about nursing that your school, lecturers, and books might not have warned you about. Aside from difficult patients, there are also difficult nurses. Whether it’s stress or just their...
