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How to Avoid Remote Job Scams Remote healthcare jobs are real. So are the scams. Before you apply or accept an offer: 1. Verify the company. Check that the company has a legitimate website, LinkedIn presence and verifiable employees. 2. Find the job on the official careers page. If you only find the vacancy through WhatsApp, Telegram or a random social media account, investigate further. 3. Never pay to get a job. Registration fees, training fees, equipment deposits or “processing fees” are major red flags. 4. Be careful with unrealistic offers. Very high pay for little experience, guaranteed employment or an offer without a proper interview should make you pause. 5. Check the email address. A recruiter using a personal Gmail address or an email domain that doesn't match the company deserves extra scrutiny. 6. Don't share sensitive information too early. Don't send passwords, banking details or identity documents before you've independently verified the employer and hiring process. 7. Trust the process, not the pressure. Legitimate employers generally won't pressure you to make an immediate payment or decision. Remember: Remote doesn't mean risk-free. Verify before you apply. Verify again before you accept.

You were a person before you became a professional: Sharon Olateju on Nursing, Business and Becoming More https://africannurses.com/nursing-story/you-were-a-person-before-you-became-a-professional-sharon-olateju-on-nursing-business-and-becoming-more/

Top 10 Non-Clinical Nursing Careers for African Nurses: Opportunities Beyond the Bedside https://africannurses.com/non-clinical-nursing-careers-for-african-nurses/

The Story of Oluchi Angel Okoi: The Nigerian Nurse Bringing Forensic Nursing Into the Fight for Justice https://africannurses.com/nursing-story/the-story-of-oluchi-angel-okoi/

You were a person before you became a professional: Sharon Olateju on Nursing, Business and Becoming More https://africannurses.com/nursing-story/you-were-a-person-before-you-became-a-professional-sharon-olateju-on-nursing-business-and-becoming-more/

Nursing Retention in Africa: Could Flexibility Keep More Nurses at the Bedside? https://africannurses.com/nursing-retention-in-africa/

From Caring for Patients to Becoming One: The Story of a Nigerian Nursing Student https://africannurses.com/nursing-story/from-caring-for-patients-to-becoming-one-the-story-of-a-nigerian-nursing-student/

Lagos Heart Fair 2026: Free Heart Screening, CPR Training, and a Day Dedicated to Your Heart https://africannurses.com/lagos-heart-fair-2026-free-heart-screening/

Vital Signs in Nursing: The Complete Guide to Measuring, Interpreting, and Documenting vital signs Correctly https://africannurses.com/vital-signs-in-nursing-how-to-measure/

Nurses on Social Media: Digital Literacy, Professionalism and the Rules That Should Guide Online Practice https://africannurses.com/nurses-on-social-media-digital-literacy-professionalism-the-rules-to-follow/

What if nursing could take you somewhere you never expected? For Pelumi Akinboade, that place was insurance. His journey is a fascinating look at what can happen when a nurse takes their knowledge, experience, and skills beyond the traditional clinical path. From the realities of bedside nursing to working in the insurance space, Pelumi’s story challenges the idea that there is only one way to build a career in nursing. Because nurses are not limited to the bedside. They can be in insurance. They can be in business. They can be in policy, research, technology, education, and so much more. So, what could your nursing career look like beyond the bedside? Meet Pelumi Akinboade, the insurance nurse expanding the possibilities of nursing. Read the full story: https://africannurses.com/nursing-story/beyond-the-bedside-meet-pelumi-akinboade-the-insurance-nurse-expanding-the-possibilities-of-nursing/

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Do You Know the Woman on Ghana’s Old ¢100 Banknote Was a Nurse?  *Meet Dr. Docia Kisseih* You’ve heard stories of remarkable nurses across Africa. But have you heard about a nurse whose face found its way onto her country’s currency? Her name was *Dr. Docia Angelina Naki Kisseih*. And behind that portrait is the story of a nurse who helped shape the future of modern nursing in Ghana Read the full story here: https://africannurses.com/nursing-story/docia-kisseih-the-ghanaian-nurse-on-ghanas-old-%c2%a2100-banknote/

What happens when the people closest to patients have no voice in the decisions that shape healthcare? Nurses see the gaps. We understand what works, what doesn’t, and what patients actually experience. Yet, too often, we’re left out of the conversations where important decisions are made. Nursing cannot continue to be seen only as a profession that implements decisions. We belong where those decisions are made. And having a voice isn’t just about speaking, it’s about having the confidence, competence, and opportunities to influence healthcare beyond the bedside. This is a conversation we need to have. Read the full article: https://africannurses.com/why-nurses-must-have-a-voice-in-healthcare-leadership/ Do you think nurses are being heard enough in healthcare leadership? #nursing #nursingleadership #africannurses #healthcareleadership

Nursing in Africa didn’t start with a nursing school… Long before uniforms, nursing councils, textbooks, and hospital wards, African communities already had systems of care. So how did we get from indigenous caregiving to the professional nursing practice we know today? We explored the evolution of nursing in Africa, with a closer look at Nigeria: its roots, turning points, and the forces that shaped the profession. Because understanding our history helps us better understand who we are as nurses today, and who we can become. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eY6mffcG What part of nursing’s history surprised you the most? #nursing #africannurses #historyofnursing #nursinginafrica

❤️🩺 _*PLEASE, LET’S SUPPORT NURSE AISHA MAGAJI!*_ This is *Nurse Aisha Magaji’s* very first book, and I honestly feel she deserves our support and encouragement. 🥹❤️ She has taken the time to put together a *Professional Guide for New Nurses*, especially to help Nigerian nurses starting their careers navigate the profession with better understanding and confidence. 🙏 Please, let’s support her by buying a copy, sharing this message on our nursing platforms, or simply sending it to a nurse who may need it. Sometimes, supporting a colleague starts with just one share. ❤️ 📖 Professional Guide for New Nurses ✍️ By Aisha Magaji 🔥 Early-bird: ₦3,500 | Original: ₦5,000 👉 "Get the book here" (https://selar.com/1ey7z13lw8?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 💳 EcoBank: 3081104378 Aisha Abdullahi Magaji 📱 08133200489 Let’s give Nurse Aisha the support she deserves for this beautiful first step. 🩺❤️🙏

From Indigenous Care to Professional Nursing: The History of Nursing in Africa and Nigeria https://africannurses.com/history-of-nursing-in-africa-and-nigeria/

Why Nurses Must Have a Voice in Healthcare Leadership https://africannurses.com/why-nurses-must-have-a-voice-in-healthcare-leadership/

Social Media Guidelines for African Nurses: What Every Nurse Needs to Know https://africannurses.com/social-media-guidelines-for-african-nurses/

When people talk about nursing in Africa, the conversation usually turns to shortages, migration, and burnout. That's real. But it's not the whole story. Meet four nurses who are proof of what's possible in this profession, even under real strain: 🇬🇭 Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti — built Ghana's first postgraduate oncology nursing curriculum and won the $250,000 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, beating over 100,000 applicants from 199 countries. 🇰🇪 Khadija Mohamed Juma — turned personal loss into RedSplash, a blood-donation initiative that has run 500+ drives and helped save an estimated 75,000 lives in Kenya. 🇮🇪 Sherifat Ukachukwu — a Nigerian-born nurse educator in Ireland, recognized for building the next generation of healthcare leaders across borders. 🇳🇬 Solademi Idowu — implemented a postpartum haemorrhage protocol at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital that has resulted in zero PPH-related deaths since adoption. Read their full stories 👇 https://africannurses.com/nurses-who-are-changing-africa/