UPSC nursing Officer Recruitment 2024: Registration begins for 1930 posts, link here
UPSC nursing Officer Recruitment 2024 registration begins. Direct link to apply is given here. Key Points
Hindustan TimesUPUMS recruitment 2024: Apply for 535 nursing Officer posts till March 14
UPUMS invites applications for nursing Officer post with 535 vacancies. Deadline for submission is March 14. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWho was Laken Riley, the nursing student found dead on UGA campus?
Shockwaves reverberate as the UGA campus witnesses its first homicide in 41 years. Laken Riley, a promising nursing student, found dead in a jogging area. Key Points
Hindustan TimesRajya Sabha approves National Dental Commission Bill, nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill
These legislations are aimed at meeting the present and future domestic as well as global requirements in the health sector. These Bills are part of the government's effort to improve the quality of education in the healthcare sector, which includes nursing and dentistry, the health minister said. Key Points
FirstpostLok Sabha passes National Dental Commission Bill, nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the National nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023 and the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 aimed at improving the quality of nursing and dental education in India. The National Dental Commission Bill proposes to establish a commission to regulate dental education and the profession while the National nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill seeks to establish a similar commission and repeal the Indian nursing Council Act of 1947. The bills also aim to make dental education affordable and accessible and maintain national and state registers. Key Points
Economic Times
In the worst of health: IPO papers of hospital chains show high attrition among nurses
Global Health (Medanta) had, in its red herring prospectus, reported an attrition rate of 51% among nurses for FY22. IPO-bound Yatharth Hospital has reported an attrition of 74% for FY23 in its draft red herring prospectus. Thane-based Jupiter Hospital has reported an attrition of 32% for FY22 in its draft RHP. The attrition rates at hospitals are far higher for nurses compared with those of doctors and other professionals. Key Points
Economic TimesNurse shortage ails U.P. health system
While the World Health Organization norm is three nurses per 1,000 population, in Uttar Pradesh, it is just 0.6. Key Points
The HinduNever listened to 'monkey baat', will I be punished too? asks TMC's Mahua Moitra after PGIMER row
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio broadcast, Mann ki Baat, and termed it as "monkey baat". She reacted after the PGIMER administration in Chandigarh barred 36 nursing students from leaving the hostel when they did not listen to the Prime Minister's 100th episode of the radio address. Key Points
India TodayKSDNEB GNM nursing Result 2023: Result out, here’s how to check
Karnataka State Diploma in nursing Examination Board (KSDNEB) has released the results for the General nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course re-examination for November 2022, held in January 2023. To access their results, candidates can visit the official website and use their registration number to log in. Key Points
Economic TimesAIIMS NORCET 2023: Last date to apply tomorrow at aiimsexams.ac.in
AIIMS NORCET 2023 registration ends tomorrow, May 5, 2023. Candidates can apply through the direct link given below. | Competitive Exams Key Points
Hindustan Times
2 men fought 100% quota for women in military nursing for years. Karnataka HC has now struck it down
Court says circumstances when ordinance was passed in 1943 warranted such a law but no such need exists. Ruling comes on back of petitions by two Hubli-based male nursing teachers. Key Points
ThePrintCBI arrests ‘mastermind’ of AIIMS nursing exam paper leak
The CBI lodged an FIR after the institute received several complaints from the candidates. Officials said a search operation was underway and more accused may be apprehended. Key Points
The Indian ExpressPM Modi to inaugurate 6 AIIMS in next six days
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate six new AIIMS, including Samba in Jammu and Kashmir and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, in the next six days. The AIIMS Jammu is being established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana. Key Points
Economic Times2 all-women contingents to take part in Republic Day parade in 2024
One contingent will include women soldiers from the Army, Navy and Air Force. The second will include nurses from the military nursing services, led by female doctors. Key Points
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