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NHS faces ‘tidal wave’ of flu as RCN reiterates dangers of corridor care

The health service is facing another winter with devastating levels of corridor care, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. The post NHS faces ‘tidal wave’ of flu as RCN reiterates dangers of corridor care appeared first on Nursing Times.

Upsides and downsides of being the ‘Covid jab nurse’

We talk to May Parsons, probably best known for being the first nurse in the world to give the Covid vaccination – but who has done so much more than that, be it through her career in the NHS, support of internationally educated nurses and now as a leader in the social care sector. The […]

Nursing Allergy Assessment: How New Nurses Can Quickly Sort Side Effects, Sensitivities, and True Allergies

Learn how to perform a safer, smarter nursing allergy assessment, including how to sort true allergy vs sensitivity, handle penicillin allergy delabeling, use IgE testing, and document reactions in a way that actually improves patient care. The post Nursing Allergy Assessment: How New Nurses Can Quickly Sort Side Effects, Sensitivities, and True Allergies appeared first […]

When Patients Keep Asking for More and More Pain Meds…

Ever had a patient keep asking for more and more pain meds? Learn how to navigate pain management when substance use disorder is in the mix; balancing compassion, boundaries, and safe practice as a nurse. The post When Patients Keep Asking for More and More Pain Meds… appeared first on FRESHRN.