Frieda Paton, M.Cur, RN
Frieda Paton is a registered nurse with a Master’s degree in nursing education. Her passion for nursing education, nursing issues and advocacy for the profession were ignited while she worked as an education officer, and later editor, at a national nurses’ association. This passion, together with interest in health and wellness education since her student days, stayed with her throughout her further career as a nurse educator and occupational health nurse. Having reached retirement age, she continues to contribute to the profession as a full-time freelance writer. In the news and feature articles she writes for Nurseslabs, she hopes to inspire nursing students and nurses on the job to reflect on the trends and issues that affect their profession and communities - and play their part in advocacy wherever they find themselves.
Nurse Practitioner Workforce Doubles in the US
The number of advanced nurse practitioners (NPs) working in the US more than doubled over the past decade.
Nurses on TikTok: Yay or Nay?
Unfortunately, some nurses have recently sparked considerable outrage with their TikTok videos. This emphasizes that health care providers should always use social media thoughtfully and professionally.
Health Care Staff Go on Strike at Providence-Swedish Hospitals
Nearly 8,000 nurses and other healthcare workers at seven campuses of Swedish Healthcare in Seattle went on strike from January 28 - 30. Their main concerns centered on staffing levels and patient safety. While the strike has ended, no date has yet been set for renewed negotiations.
Wuhan Nurse ‘Whistleblower’ Says There Are 90,000 Cases of Coronavirus
An unidentified Chinese nurse posted a video about the coronavirus outbreak on social media. She claims that the number of infected people was far higher than claimed by official sources.
Pope Francis Supports Year of Nurse and Midwife
At a public gathering, the leader of the Catholic Church called attention to 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife.
2020 Year of the Nurse and the Midwife: Everything You Need to Know
Take a look at what 2020 Year of the Nurse and the Midwife means, its importance, and how you can become involved in getting your profession the recognition and support it deserves.
Nurses Rate Highest in Honesty, Ethics for 18th Time
The nursing profession came out on top for the 18th time in the annual Gallup poll in which the American public is asked to rate the honesty and ethics of various professions.
Thousands of Northern Ireland Nurses Strike Over Pay and Safe Staffing
Thousands of nurses in Northern Ireland staged a 12-hour walk-out on January 8 in a longstanding dispute over pay and safe staffing. This was after a similar strike by 9,000 nurses on December 19 had brought no resolution.
Urgent Investment in Nursing to Reach 2030 World Health Goals
Decisions taken at two high-level meetings over...
Nursing Rewind 2019: Year in Review
For this Nursing Rewind, let's take a look and review the biggest stories in nursing for 2019.
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