When Life Feels Out of Control: How Nurse Case Managers Restore Stability
One thing I realized as I progressed through my treatment for a central nervous system lymphoma in 2014 was the loss of control I had over my life. I no […]
I was hacked……
Last week, I got an email from a friend inviting me to a party. I clicked the link, but the invite didn’t open. I did it a few more times […]
The Discharge Planning Process: Part 1
Discharge Planning is one of the most important functions that case managers and Board Certified Patient/Health Advocates perform. Depending on where you meet your patient, an inpatient hospital or rehabilitation […]
Creating a Value-Enabling Culture in Healthcare: The Role of Professional Case Managers and Patient Advocates
If you asked a family member or friend what they expect when they enter the healthcare system—from a healthy person seeking preventive care, someone newly diagnosed with a terminal illness, […]
HPV vaccine provides ‘sustained protection’ against cervical cancer
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination shows no indication of waning in the protection it provides nearly 20 years after immunisation, according to Swedish researchers. The post HPV vaccine provides ‘sustained protection’ against cervical cancer appeared first on Nursing Times.
RCN calls for ‘urgent’ band 5 review for nurses working in Wales
Leaders of the Royal College of Nursing in Wales have issued a call for action on pay progression in the wake of moves to review of staff nurse roles in England and Scotland. The post RCN calls for ‘urgent’ band 5 review for nurses working in Wales appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘Working as a healthcare assistant solidified my desire to work as a nurse’
Student editor Esme Ray reflects upon her decision to apply for a registered nurse degree apprenticeship course. The post ‘Working as a healthcare assistant solidified my desire to work as a nurse’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Creatine kinase (CK) and its isoenzyme MB (CK-MB) were the initial biomarkers of choice for myocardial injury and infarction in the 1970s, but were later superseded by troponin T and I, because of their increased sensitivity and specificity.
‘Why the killing of ‘one of our own’ is important for all nurses’
Chris Hart reflects on the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, and its political implications for nursing in the UK. The post ‘Why the killing of ‘one of our own’ is important for all nurses’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
New wireless pacemaker given green light for NHS by NICE
Patients with an irregular heart rhythm can now be managed by a miniature wireless device implanted directly into the wall of their heart, according to guidance for the NHS in England and Wales. The post New wireless pacemaker given green light for NHS by NICE appeared first on Nursing Times.