Pulse oximeters prove ‘less accurate’ for patients with darker skin tones
Pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect hypoxaemia give higher readings for patients with darker than lighter skin tones, according to UK researchers. The post Pulse oximeters prove ‘less accurate’ for patients with darker skin tones appeared first on Nursing Times.
Six weeks in cast ‘no less effective’ than surgery for unstable ankle fractures
Wearing a cast for six weeks appears to be no less effective than surgery for healing unstable ankle fractures and carries fewer treatment related harms, according to Finnish researchers. The post Six weeks in cast ‘no less effective’ than surgery for unstable ankle fractures appeared first on Nursing Times.
Guidance aims to combat racism against Northern Ireland social care staff
The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has today published guidelines to support social care employers in identifying, preventing and responding to incidents of racism in the workplace. The post Guidance aims to combat racism against Northern Ireland social care staff appeared first on Nursing Times.
74% of Nurses Are Emotionally Exhausted, Burnout Study By Joyce University Reveals
Nurses have been talking about burnout for years, but new data suggests things have crossed into crisis territory. A 2025 survey from Joyce University, which polled 1,000 registered nurses across…
2 Nurses Got Tired of Bad Hospital Coffee, So They Built ‘Caffeine Clinic’ Coffee Truck
Necole Smith and Elena Villanueva, two Texas RNs, saw a problem many nurses and healthcare workers know all too well: the struggle to grab a decent cup of coffee during…
The #1 Reason Nurses Strike Has Nothing to Do With Pay, Say 600+ Nurses
Image source: Brennan LaBrie for w42st.com As the New York City nurse strike continues to make national headlines, a common narrative persists: nurses are walking out primarily over pay. But…
Being a Nurse, a Creator, and a Voice for Parents: Mama Nurse Tina
Podcast Episode >>Listen to “Being a Nurse, a Creator, and a Voice for Parents: Mama Nurse Tina” [audioplayer_mamanursetina] Tina B. is the founder of Bump to Latch. As a labor…
IntelyCare Acquires CareRev = More Shift Options for Nurses
IntelyCare has acquired CareRev, combining two major platforms that nurses and healthcare facilities already use to find and fill shifts. Announced on January 8, 2026, the deal merges post-acute and…
Bankrupt Hospital Sues Union Over Reinstated Nurse Accused of Falsifying Safety Checks
A Rhode Island hospital is fighting to uphold its termination of a nurse who allegedly falsified critical patient safety documentation, highlighting the tension between labor protections and patient safety standards…
Psych Nurses Sound the Alarm Over Proposed Staffing Changes in California
California nurses are raising concerns over a new staffing proposal for acute psychiatric hospitals that could significantly change how care is delivered. The California Nurses Association (CNA), the organization that…