Single-use paper towels proven ‘more hygienic’ than air dryers
Electric hand dryers spread microbes much more than paper hand towels, according to NHS researchers from North Yorkshire. The post Single-use paper towels proven ‘more hygienic’ than air dryers appeared first on Nursing Times.
Find out more about the winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Awards
You can find out more about the projects, places and people that were shortlisted in this year’s Nursing Times Awards by reading our special supplement. The post Find out more about the winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Awards appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing The brain uses glucose and ketone bodies as fuel, especially during starvation. Brain glucose concentrations drop close to zero when blood glucose concentration falls below 36 mg/dL (2 mmol/L).
Dean Patricia Davidson and Dr. Phyllis Sharps Receive the American Academy of Nursing’s Highest Honors
Dean Emerita Patricia Davidson and Professor Emerita Phyllis Sharps received the American Academy of Nursing’s highest…
Nurses Hold the Key to Saving Billions — If Policymakers Will Let Them | Opinion
This article was contributed by Sharon Pearce, CRNA, of The Commission For Nurse Reimbursement The government shutdown continues, and with it comes renewed debate over waste, spending, and the inefficiencies…
‘Take Care of Maya’ Hospital Wins Appeal, $208M Verdict Reversed After Nurse Mom’s Suicide
Nearly two years after a Florida jury awarded more than $200 million to the Kowalski family, a state appeals court has overturned the verdict against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.…
Jamaica Issues Emergency Call for Healthcare Volunteers at Black River Hospital
Disclaimer: This is a developing story. Nurse.org will provide updates as additional information becomes available. Jamaica is calling on doctors and healthcare volunteers to help support critical services at Black…
Charity warns ministers they ‘must set’ deadline to end corridor care
A leading charity has branded so-called corridor care a “crisis hiding in plain sight” in NHS hospitals and called on government ministers to act urgently to tackle it. The post Charity warns ministers they ‘must set’ deadline to end corridor care appeared first on Nursing Times.
$1.5 Million Boost Helps Tennessee Tech Train Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
Image: Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech University’s Whitson-Hester School of Nursing is making big strides to support survivors of sexual assault in the Upper Cumberland region. Thanks to a nearly $1.5…
ER Nurse Brutally Beaten by Patient at UPMC Altoona
An ER nurse at UPMC Altoona is recovering after reportedly being viciously beaten by a patient in the emergency room over the weekend. Just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, police…