Lothian nurses bringing clinical research into their local communities
A pioneering GP practice near Edinburgh has launched its own dedicated nurse-led clinical research facility, with the hope that other surgeries will follow its example. The post Lothian nurses bringing clinical research into their local communities appeared first on Nursing Times.
Baroness brands social care as ‘creaking, inconsistent and impenetrable’
The peer leading a government-commissioned review into adult social care in England has called for a national “moment of reckoning” on the sector, similar to that which led to the creation of the NHS. The post Baroness brands social care as ‘creaking, inconsistent and impenetrable’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Cardiac myosin-binding protein C (cMyC) is a cardiac-restricted protein that enters the systemic circulation after myocardial injury, is more abundant than troponin and has been recently identified as a new candidate biomarker of cardiac injury.
Part Two: Discharge Planning: A Deeper Dive with Advanced Considerations to Improve Outcomes for our Patients
Last week, in Part One, I talked about the Discharge Planning Process. In Part Two, I wanted to continue the discussion and expand on how effective discharge planning can improve […]
Leading Safer Care: A Nurse Manager’s Guide to Medication Safety
This is a guest blog post written by fellow nurse, Kristine Shepherd, MSN, RN Thinking about medication safety is one of those things nurse leaders don’t really get to turn off. Even on days when nothing obvious goes wrong, the “what ifs” still follow you as you’re driving home and catch yourself reflecting on your […]
Meet the Nurse Turning Songs & Storytelling Into YouTube Health Lessons for Kids
Move over, Ms. Rachel, there’s a new friendly face teaching kids about checkups, X-rays, and handwashing. Meet Nurse Dolly, the brainchild of Georgia nurse and mom of two, Emari Etta-Tawo,…
Virtual Reality and ‘Septic’ Mannequins: Colleges Go Hi-Tech to Prep Nursing Students
In a world of artificial intelligence evolving at the speed of light, it only makes sense to incorporate some advanced technology into the nursing world. Colleges around the country are…
‘Unique’ degree apprenticeship for nursing associates approved
A new degree apprenticeship designed to rapidly upskill nursing associates has been accredited by regulators, a higher education institution has announced. The post ‘Unique’ degree apprenticeship for nursing associates approved appeared first on Nursing Times.
UK academic elected to prestigious nursing ‘honor society’ role
A West Yorkshire academic has been elected as England’s chapter president elect for one of the world’s largest and most prestigious nursing leadership organisations. The post UK academic elected to prestigious nursing ‘honor society’ role appeared first on Nursing Times.
Internationally educated nurses and midwives facing financial struggles
Internationally educated nurses and midwives are facing “unprecedented” levels of hardship caused by immigration restrictions on access to welfare benefits, according to a report from a nursing charity. The post Internationally educated nurses and midwives facing financial struggles appeared first on Nursing Times.