nursing shortage Archives

15 July 2024

Letter

Nursing In Malaysia: Oppressed, Undervalued, Exploited — U29 Nurse

A U29 nurse at a public hospital in Sarawak says nurses are oppressed, undervalued, and exploited. Educational opportunities are scarce. High patient-to-nurse ratio is common. The nurse wants scrubs/ sports shoes instead of white uniform for clinical work.

5 April 2024

Malaysia

Resignations Of Post-Basic Nurses From MOH Doubled In Five Years

The resignations of nurses with post-basic qualifications from MOH rose by almost 100% from 60 resignations in 2019 to 118 in 2023, the first time annual resignations exceeded 100 in past five years. Senator Lingeshwaran demands increase in BIPB allowance.

6 March 2024

Letter

Breaking Boundaries: A Nurse’s Journey From Toxic Work Environment To International Opportunity — Sandra Laxmana

Nurse Sandra Laxmana writes that she remained at senior nurse level throughout her decade-long tenure in Malaysia, compared to her time in Saudi Arabia where she rose through three promotions without actively seeking them. “Nurses are beyond borders.”

1 February 2024

Letter

Global Nursing Shortage: Addressing Challenges In Malaysia — Sandra Laxmana

Nurses find themselves treated as subordinate to physicians, expected to execute orders without the opportunity to apply critical thinking skills. This results in a dehumanising experience – nurses function more like robots than health care professionals.

21 September 2023

Letter

Addressing The Shortage Of Nurses In Malaysia – Harjit Kaur Ujagar Singh

MOH's decision to allow private hospitals to hire foreign nurses will provide some relief to our health care system, but it could raise health care costs. Offering foreign nurses competitive packages may also lead to pay disparities with local nurses.

Tag: nursing shortage

Nursing In Malaysia: Oppressed, Undervalued, Exploited — U29 Nurse

Resignations Of Post-Basic Nurses From MOH Doubled In Five Years

Breaking Boundaries: A Nurse’s Journey From Toxic Work Environment To International Opportunity — Sandra Laxmana

Global Nursing Shortage: Addressing Challenges In Malaysia — Sandra Laxmana

Addressing The Shortage Of Nurses In Malaysia – Harjit Kaur Ujagar Singh

Help, I’m Forced To Work Every Day — Sibu Hospital Medical Officer

PM Touts Act 586 Amendment To Regulate Private Hospital Charges

Cataract Surgery Bill 100% Higher For Insured Patient Than Self-Pay Patient: MPs

I’m Sorry We Couldn’t Save Your Loved Ones — Seri Manjung Hospital Medical Officer

Delay Medical Premium Hikes, Integrate Community Pharmacies Into Insurance Coverage — MPS