Mary Seacole statue defaced in ‘despicable racist vandalism’
A beloved statue of a once-forgotten 19th-century Black nurse has been graffitied in what has been described as an act of “racism-fuelled vandalism”. The post Mary Seacole statue defaced in ‘despicable racist vandalism’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nurses and midwives demand anti-racist action from PM
Nurses, midwives, doctors and other healthcare workers have written to the government demanding immediate action against racism and Islamophobia, after far-right riots swept the country. The post Nurses and midwives demand anti-racist action from PM appeared first on Nursing Times.
Demand For Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Mental illness is becoming one of the most common health disorders in the United States and worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a 13% increase in reported mental health disorders over the past ten years. When looking specifically at the United States, approximately 1 in 5 Americans experienced mental illness, and 1 in 20 […]
West Midlands trust appoints first digital nurse
An NHS trust in the West Midlands has created its first nurse post dedicated to digital transformation. The post West Midlands trust appoints first digital nurse appeared first on Nursing Times.
The Relentless School Nurse: Recording of the Healthcare for Harris Zoom is Available
Welcome to the recording of our recent virtual event held on August 7th, where we gathered as healthcare professionals and advocates to support #Harris2024. In this important discussion, we addressed the pressing issues that affect our communities, including healthcare access, public health, gun violence prevention, and the well-being of our children and families. As we…
Rutgers Health Appoints Angela Starkweather as New Dean to Lead School of Nursing
Angela Starkweather, a distinguished nurse-scientist and clinician renowned for her expertise in pain and chronic illness management , has been appointed as the new dean of the Rutgers School of Nursing. Starkweather brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including serving as the Chamings Endowed Professor in Nursing and assistant dean of research […]
I HATE Nursing! I Quit! Do NOT Become a Nurse EVER!
If you have been online or talked to a group of nurses, chances are you’ve heard some of them express how much they dislike the profession and that they wouldn’t recommend it. If you’re a nursing student, you might be wondering, “Did I choose the wrong profession?” Let’s explore why some people dislike nursing and […]
Attracting Staff Nursing Talent for the Night Shift: 5 Strategies to Hire and Retain Staff
Healthcare facilities often struggle to attract and retain skilled nurses for these crucial positions. Read more.
CNO urges A-Level students to join nursing via clearing
The newly-appointed chief nursing officer for England has urged students collecting A-Level results this week to consider degrees and apprenticeships in healthcare through clearing. The post CNO urges A-Level students to join nursing via clearing appeared first on Nursing Times.
Former RCN chair loses employment tribunal
The former chair of the Royal College of Nursing, Dave Dawes, has lost his employment tribunal against the college, bringing to an end a three-year battle between the two. The post Former RCN chair loses employment tribunal appeared first on Nursing Times.