‘Being a cruise ship nurse is not just a job – it’s a lifestyle’

The primary responsibility of a cruise ship nurse is to provide medical care to guests and crew – a typical day is anything but predictable. The post ‘Being a cruise ship nurse is not just a job – it’s a lifestyle’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Kazakh nurses latest to join influential global nursing body

The International Council of Nurses said today that it was welcoming Kazakhstan as its newest member, further strengthening the global voice of nursing. The post Kazakh nurses latest to join influential global nursing body appeared first on Nursing Times.
Prison Nurse Allegedly Told to ‘Shut Up’ Inmates with Pills, Then Fired for Speaking Up

A former nurse at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women has filed a lawsuit against Rutgers University Correctional Healthcare, alleging she was terminated after reporting unsafe medication practices and…
Pediatric Nurse Knocked Unconscious by 12‑Year‑Old: ‘None of Us Signed Up for This’

A pediatric nurse at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse, New York, was reportedly knocked unconscious after being attacked by a 12-year-old patient earlier this year. The incident has sparked…
MaineHealth Launches Free, Paid CNA Training Program to Address Nursing Shortage

As healthcare staffing shortages continue to affect hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, one health system in Maine is taking a new approach to building its workforce pipeline. MaineHealth has…
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing Echocardiography is a valuable tool to identify the etiology of hemodynamic instability and to guide clinical management in a critical care setting. One small study showed it use was associated with improved intensive care unit survival.
Missouri Bill Would Expand Prescribing Authority for Nurse Practitioners

Missouri lawmakers are weighing a proposal to add rules in companion bills that could significantly expand the prescribing authority of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), potentially improving access to care…
Senior midwives to lead new day unit at Northern Ireland hospital

A dedicated day obstetric unit has been opened this month at Ulster Hospital’s maternity unit, with the aim of improving care and enhancing patient experience. The post Senior midwives to lead new day unit at Northern Ireland hospital appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘Online nursing education cannot replace campus stability’
Student editor Njideka E Aniagolu on how international students affected by campus closures cannot simply switch to online learning without jeopardising their legal status. The post ‘Online nursing education cannot replace campus stability’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘Use of pressure-redistributing chairs requires physical, perceptual and cognitive abilities’

Melanie Stephens explores the link between pressure ulcers and sitting – and how patients’ and health professionals’ seating equipment criteria differ. The post ‘Use of pressure-redistributing chairs requires physical, perceptual and cognitive abilities’ appeared first on Nursing Times.