Nurses Bring Holiday Magic to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital's NICU

Dec 22, 2023 at 09:57 am by WGNS News

In a heartwarming tradition that has become synonymous with the spirit of the season, Nurses Kim Meek and Olivia Sizemore have once again transformed Ascension Saint Thomas.... Read More

Area Nurse Accused of Improperly Prescribing Medications

Oct 18, 2023 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

LEBANON, TN – Just 15-minutes north of Rutherford County, special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division.... Read More

Job Services Focused on the Veteran Community

Jun 13, 2023 at 12:18 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Currently, there 351,437 job openings in Tennessee and 49 new jobs were posted within the past 24-hours, according to the Department of.... Read More

Oakland High School Nurse earns National Certification

Mar 15, 2023 at 06:08 am by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Oakland High School, a Rutherford County operated school, first opened in 1972. While the faces have changed over the decades, the overall mission to edu.... Read More

Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs Available in Tennessee - Job Fairs Held Weekly in Murfreesboro

Oct 03, 2022 at 12:40 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Currently, there 385,622 job openings in Tennessee. According to the Department of Labor & Workforce Development, 163 new job openings were posted.... Read More

$20,000 in Potential Sign-on Bonuses at VA Nurses Career Fair in Murfreesboro

Aug 18, 2022 at 04:30 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – In Murfreesboro, there will be special career fair for nurses at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. Officials told WGNS NEWS it will be a wa.... Read More

Murfreesboro Caregiver Indicted In Patient Abuse Case

Mar 19, 2022 at 07:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) According to the TBI, a Murfreesboro man faces a felony charge, after being accused of assaulting a vulnerable adult in his care.On March 9, 2021, aft.... Read More

Medical News: TrustPoint Hospital Announces New Director of Nursing

Feb 14, 2022 at 07:35 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.  — TrustPoint Hospital, one of middle Tennessee’s leading behavioral health treatment centers, has named Stephanie Rezac, BSN, CRRN, CWS as its.... Read More

Murfreesboro VA nurse earns international award for stellar care

Dec 17, 2021 at 09:52 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – La’Wanda Bowers, a licensed practical nurse at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, earned The DAISY Award for providing exceptional h.... Read More

Nurse Aide in Rutherford County Arrested - Charged with Theft and Financial Exploitation

Jun 15, 2021 at 10:22 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and detectives with t.... Read More

Highlighting the duties of a Nurse and Stories from the local ER

May 11, 2021 at 09:05 am by Producer

Highlighting the duties of a Nurse and Stories from the local ER, with special guests Ashley Trout, Critical Care Nurse and Brandy Smith, Assistant Nurse Manager at Saint.... Read More

Special Kids Seeks New "Nurse Manager"

Mar 29, 2021 at 10:16 am by WGNS

The Special Kids campus is now looking to fill one of their most critical leadership positions, the non-profit is searching to hire a new "nurse manager" to oversee the n.... Read More

Second Suspect in Murder of Nashville Nurse Caitlyn Kaufman Arrested

Jan 13, 2021 at 03:51 pm by WGNS

The second man wanted for the December 3rd murder of Nashville nurse Caitlyn Kaufman as she traveled to work on I-440 is now in custody.James Edward Cowan, 28, was apprehended.... Read More

Keep Your Lights Up for Healthcare/Frontline Heroes

Dec 30, 2020 at 01:53 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, Tenn., December 30, 2020 – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna began a new campaign last week called “Keep Your Lights Up for Healthcare and Frontl.... Read More

UPDATE: Murder of Saint Thomas Nurse - $15,000 Reward for Clues in Case

Dec 09, 2020 at 01:12 pm by WGNS

The reward for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Nashville nurse Caitlyn Kaufman now stands at $15,000.  A second loca.... Read More

Long Term Care Providers Call On Governors To Ensure Their Residents And Staff Receive Vaccine First

Dec 02, 2020 at 10:10 am by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across th.... Read More

NYC Nurse Thanks Fellow Heroes at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Jun 30, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

ABOVE: Lewis (right) and her mom delivering thank you notes and goodies to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. "I wanted to show appreciation to the nurses at As.... Read More