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Save one life and you’re a hero; save a hundred lives and you’re a nurse, goes the saying. And it has taken a pandemic for the world to realize its worth.
International Nurses Day last week saw an unprecedented outpouring of gratitude from not only recovered Covid-19 patients but also bereaved relatives of the victims. Those of us who have been hospitalized or have had family or friends admitted realize how helpless we feel and how dependent we are on the care and efficiency of the nursing staff. The birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, on May 12 is dedicated to nurses every year. Actually, every single day ought to be earmarked for them.
From its early days in two converted cottages to keeping people healthy in the midst of a global pandemic, Cromer hospital has seen a lot of history. Now it has been commemorated on a new feature wall at the hospital.
Nurses battle mental health issues caused by COVID-19
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Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) has criticised government for failing again to advance the nursing profession in Botswana with scores of nurses reported to be battling mental issues occasioned the overwhelming battle against COVID-19 pandemic.
The Union came gun blazing during the celebration of the International Nurses Day, which was celebrated virtually due to the contagious COVID-19 pandemic. BONU President, Obonolo Rahube said nurses worldwide have been battling the pandemic, mental health issues and physiological impacts as a result of responding to COVID-19.
The International Council of Nurses called this phenomena the “mass traumatisation” 1 of the global nursing workforce. The union is calling on government to act now and support nurses in addressing these issues, saying that the COVID-19 effect is real and risks damaging the nursing profession for generations to come.
Bronze statue at Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital salutes nurses
By Goitsemang Tlhabye
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Pretoria - The Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital in Muckleneuk has chosen to earmark and commemorate the hard work of nurses who have been at the forefront of the Covid-19 pandemic with the installation of a unique bronze sculpture.
The iconic sculpture was crafted by renowned South African sculptor Angus Taylor, known for his powerful and monumental works using a range of materials from his immediate environment. It was officially unveiled on International Nurses’ day last week.
The theme for this year’s International Nurses Day was Nurses: A Voice to Lead a Vision for Future Healthcare and, according to the private hospital, the sculpture honoured 117 years of nursing and was a fitting tribute and addition to one of South Africa’s oldest private hospitals.