NICE backs weight loss jab to help prevent heart attacks and strokes
An injection that has gained fame and popularity for supporting weight loss can now be given to more than a million people to help prevent heart attacks and strokes, according to latest guidance. The post NICE backs weight loss jab to help prevent heart attacks and strokes appeared first on Nursing Times.
25 Powerful Prayers for Patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU)
When someone we love is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, it can feel overwhelming and uncertain. The ICU is often a place where patients fight their hardest battles, and families wait with hope, fear, and faith. During these difficult moments, prayer can bring comfort, strength, and peace to both patients and their loved ones. […]
CQC survey suggests experiences of mental health care ‘improving’
Indicators of patient experience for community mental health care services are moving in the right direction, though there is still significant room for improvement, according to the regulator. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said people in England were having more positive experiences of mental health… The post CQC survey suggests experiences of mental health care […]
Senior nurses and midwives appointed to new maternity taskforce
England’s chief nursing officer, senior NHS nurse and midwife leaders, plus key union leaders, have been appointed to a taskforce charged with delivering urgent improvement action on maternity care. The post Senior nurses and midwives appointed to new maternity taskforce appeared first on Nursing Times.
How to Survive Your First Year as a New Nurse
Your first year as a new nurse doesn’t feel like a simple transition from student to professional. It feels like stepping into a world that moves faster than you expected. I remember walking into my first shift confident on the outside but completely unsure on the inside. I had passed my boards, earned my license, […]
Things Nurses Are Tired of Hearing Every Day
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, yet they are often misunderstood and undervalued. From hospitals and clinics to home care and community settings, nurses work long hours, make critical decisions, and provide compassionate care under intense pressure. Despite this, there are certain phrases and comments that nurses hear repeatedly and are honestly tired […]
Skincare Routine for Nurses Wearing Masks All Day
Wearing a mask for 8–12 hours a day is just part of life for nurses. All that friction, sweat, and trapped bacteria can cause acne, redness, and dry skin, what many call “maskne.” The good news? A simple skincare routine can keep your skin healthy, comfortable, and shift-ready. Keep your skin happy during long shifts […]
Nurse strike in New York comes to an end after 41 days of action
A final group of nurses who had been on strike in New York for over a month voted at the weekend to accept a new deal that sees them return to work this week. The post Nurse strike in New York comes to an end after 41 days of action appeared first on Nursing Times. […]
Government launches fresh bid to boost measles vaccination levels
A new vaccination campaign has been launched today by the government in a bid to boost uptake of childhood immunisations in the face of rising cases of measles. The post Government launches fresh bid to boost measles vaccination levels appeared first on Nursing Times.
Barnsley nurses ‘in favour’ of striking over proposed contract changes
Hundreds of staff, including nurses, in South Yorkshire are ready to strike over what unions are branding a “fire and rehire” threat, a consultation suggests. The post Barnsley nurses ‘in favour’ of striking over proposed contract changes appeared first on Nursing Times.