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Letby was a ‘favourite’ of ward manager, inquiry hears

A former co-worker and friend of serial killer nurse Lucy Letby has reflected on how she was “blind” to what was happening. The post Letby was a ‘favourite’ of ward manager, inquiry hears appeared first on Nursing Times.  

How Nurses Use Humor at Work: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s September Issue

On this month’s cover is ephemeral snow, a painting by Pennsylvania medical–surgical nurse Ren Hernandez. See our “On the Cover” column to learn more about his work. The September issue of AJN is now live. “Through both happy and tragic moments, humor can change one’s perceptions of a situation, making it easier to face workplace […] The […]

Nurse leader calls for greater investment in community innovation

There is so much opportunity for innovation in community nursing, but it must be backed by funding and resources, a leading nurse has said as she reflects on the last two decades in the field. The post Nurse leader calls for greater investment in community innovation appeared first on Nursing Times.  

RCN calls for nurse-to-patient ratios as part of NHS review

The Royal College of Nursing has renewed its calls for legally enforceable nurse-to-patient ratios to be introduced, as part of its submission to a new review into the state of the NHS. The post RCN calls for nurse-to-patient ratios as part of NHS review appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Fundamentals

Category: Fundamentals  Mexiletine has neurological side effects that include dizziness, tremor, ataxia, paresthesia and blurred vision. Additional rare but important side effects include blood dyscrasias such as marked leukopenia or thrombocytopenia. 

The Relentless School Nurse: Parents Under Pressure!

The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a new advisory titled “Parents Under Pressure: Addressing the Nation’s Family Mental Health Crisis.” This timely report sheds light on the significant challenges faced by parents and caregivers highlighting the profound impact of these pressures on family mental health and well-being.   The advisory recognizes that parenting has always… 

From Battling Breast Cancer to Inspiring Hope: Gracita Eugene’s Remarkable Journey of Courage and Compassion

Gracita Eugene, a dedicated chemotherapy nurse with Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, Texas, recently emerged victorious from her battle with breast cancer. What makes her journey particularly remarkable is the unique camaraderie Eugene now shares with her patients, having personally experienced the same challenges and emotions they go through each day. She understands firsthand […]

Survive Nursing School with These Smart Snack Choices

As the new school year kicks in, nursing students everywhere are bracing themselves for another round of intense lectures, clinical rotations, hours of reading, skills lab, and study marathons. Balancing coursework, long clinical hours, and possibly even a job or family responsibilities can make it feel like you barely have time to breathe, let alone […]

Overseas nurses ‘pushed into poverty’ by UK visa policies

Internationally educated nurses are struggling to feed their children, going without food themselves and running up credit card debt because of cost of living pressures, a sobering new report has revealed. The post Overseas nurses ‘pushed into poverty’ by UK visa policies appeared first on Nursing Times.