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JOHESU Response To NMA ‘Time To Caution Press Statetment

JOHESU Response To NMA ‘Time To Caution Press Statetment

The attention of JOHESU has been drawn to vituperations directed against it by the loose canons who are in representative capacity at the hitherto vibrant and responsible platform called the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)....

DOCUMENTATION AS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL THAT PROTECTS THE NURSE AGAINST ETHICOLEGAL CONSEQUENCES

DOCUMENTATION AS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL THAT PROTECTS THE NURSE AGAINST ETHICOLEGAL CONSEQUENCES

Documentation is considered as a vital communication tool among healthcare professionals. Bad documentation can make a good nursing look bad and can make a bad nursing look even worse. We all appreciate the fact...

Institute of Maternal and Child Health College of Medicine, University of Nigeria RCOG London Workshop

Institute of Maternal and Child Health College of Medicine, University of Nigeria RCOG London Workshop

The Institute of Maternal and Child Health College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu in Collaboration with Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK presents a workshop on Basic Practical Skills...

Strong, White Teeth Good for Self-Esteem, Health

Strong, White Teeth Good for Self-Esteem, Health

Dentist at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr. Bimbo Akindele in this interview with GERALDINE AKUTU said the teeth colour is of cosmetic importance and any changes in the structures will lead to alteration...

‘Possible Link between Sugary Drinks and Cancer’

‘Possible Link between Sugary Drinks and Cancer’

A study published by The BMJ  reports a possible association between higher consumption of sugary drinks and an increased risk of cancer. While cautious interpretation is needed, the findings add to a growing body...

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria License Collection Points

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria License Collection Points

The following packs of licenses for Schools, MOH and Hospitals will be available for collection at  NMCN,  Lagos, Port Harcourt, Bauchi, Kaduna,  Enugu and Sokoto Zonal Offices on Monday, 24/6/2019: NMCN LAGOS: 1. SOM,...

International Council of Nurses New Patient Safety Report Profiles and Recognises Importance of Safe Nurse Staffing to Patient Safety

International Council of Nurses New Patient Safety Report Profiles and Recognises Importance of Safe Nurse Staffing to Patient Safety

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has welcomed the recently released report from the 4th Global Ministerial Summit on patient safety held last March in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The report presents the main highlights of the...

How Fasting Prevents Obesity, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Fatty Liver Disease

How Fasting Prevents Obesity, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Fatty Liver Disease

Fasting from dawn to sunset for 30 days increased levels of proteins that play a crucial role in improving insulin resistance and protecting against the risks from a high-fat, high-sugar diet, according to research...

How Structured Approach can Reduce Maternal Mortality

How Structured Approach can Reduce Maternal Mortality

A recent study has shown that poor access to quality emergency obstetric services contributes significantly to high maternal and neonatal mortality rates in the country.   According to Nigeria Demographic Health Survey (NDHS), maternal...

Leadership & Managing People: How Great Nursing Improves Doctors Performance

Leadership & Managing People: How Great Nursing Improves Doctors Performance

Every physician can think of a time — probably many — when a nurse has saved the day. And indeed ample research shows that programs that foster a culture of excellent nursing have sweeping...