Incontinence products: value-based care, procurement and a pilot study in a single acute trust
An acute trust conducted a pilot study with Essity to improve patient care and cut costs by providing new incontinence products; this third article in a series explores how. The post Incontinence products: value-based care, procurement and a pilot study in a single acute trust appeared first on Nursing Times.
The Relentless School Nurse: Does Your To-Do List Include You?
Karen Doiron, also known as the Rest RN, wrote a compelling LinkedIn post that caught my eye. She started her post with this message: “Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is put yourself on your own to-do list. Who else can relate?” Of course, my mind immediately went to school nurses and I knew…
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Fundamentals
Category: Fundamentals Statins must not be prescribed to women who are pregnant or who are planning to become pregnant because cholesterol is essential to fetal development. Statins are excreted in the mother’s milk, so women taking statins should not breast feed.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Fundamentals
Category: Fundamentals Statin warnings regarding myopathy and rhabdomyolysis remain. Skeletal muscle effects range from muscle pains to myopathy to severe myocyte breakdown that in turn can cause potentially fatal renal failure by way of myoglobinuria.
The Relentless School Nurse: Troubling Decline – Americans’ Perceived Importance of Childhood Vaccinations
The information in this blog post is from a Gallup poll taken from July 1 – July 21, 2024, that looked at Americans’ attitudes regarding childhood vaccinations. The results were released in an article published on August 7, 2024, by Gallup Senior Editor, Jeffrey M. Jones, PhD: Far Fewer in U.S. Regard Childhood Vaccinations as…
Nurse Career Coach Q & A: How To Manage A Poor Relationship With Your Boss
We’ll dive into some common questions nurses may have about managing a difficult relationship with their supervisors and provide advice.
10 Lessons I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Nursing Career: Insights for Aspiring Nurses
Reflecting on my own experience, I realize there are several things I wish I’d known before diving into this profession.
The Top 8 Reasons to Transition from RN to Nurse Practitioner
This article is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and opportunities available to NPs and to help you make..
Staff Nurse Recruiting and Retention: Impactful Strategies in 2024
In 2024, healthcare organizations continue to face significant challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified nursing staff.
Jennifer Evrard: The Heroic Nurse of Maui’s Wildfire Recovery
One year after the devastating wildfires that swept through Maui, Jennifer Evrard, a dedicated registered nurse with BAYADA Home Health Care , emerged as a beacon of hope and resilience. Known for her exceptional commitment to her patients, Jennifer’s unwavering dedication and extraordinary efforts have earned her recognition as a true nursing hero, and Daily […]