Mental health nurses set up ‘in-house food bank’ for patients in crisis
Mental health nurses in the West Midlands have stepped in to collect and provide urgent supplies for patients facing delays accessing support from local food banks. The post Mental health nurses set up ‘in-house food bank’ for patients in crisis appeared first on Nursing Times.
Pregnancy Signs (Eponymous) NCLEX Quiz
Pregnancy signs quiz for signs named after the doctors (aka eponymous) who founded or popularized the signs, including Chadwick’s sign, Goodell’s sign, Hegar’s sign, Piskacek’s sign, and Ladin’s sign. This quiz can help you prepare for exams in Maternity Nursing courses, as well as for NCLEX. Don’t forget to review the pregnancy signs video lectures […]
Falling vaccination rates see measles re-established in the UK
The UK has lost its measles elimination status, thanks to a measles outbreak in 2024 that included nearly 3000 cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday. The post Falling vaccination rates see measles re-established in the UK appeared first on Nursing Times.
Barnsley nurses to be consulted on industrial action in contract row
Nurses and other staff at an acute trust in South Yorkshire are being asked whether they would be prepared to take industrial action over what unions are calling a “fire and rehire threat”. The post Barnsley nurses to be consulted on industrial action in contract row appeared first on Nursing Times.
Charity issues warning on spike in older people waiting for days in A&E
There has been an “exponential increase” in patients aged over 65 experiencing a wait of between one and three days in accident and emergency departments, a leading charity has warned. The post Charity issues warning on spike in older people waiting for days in A&E appeared first on Nursing Times.
Thousands of private sector nurses go on strike in New York
Up to 15,000 private sector nurses were expected to take strike action today in New York over a range of issues linked to staffing levels, patient safety and other grievances. The post Thousands of private sector nurses go on strike in New York appeared first on Nursing Times.
How lullabies can potentially help babies and parents in intensive care
Playing soothing live music in intensive care units can help parents bond with their baby, according to those behind a music-based charity initiative. The post How lullabies can potentially help babies and parents in intensive care appeared first on Nursing Times.
Multiple drugs related to pressure ulcer risk in hospital patients
Hospital patients taking multiple medications may be more likely to develop pressure ulcers irrespective of other risk factors, a new study has shown. The post Multiple drugs related to pressure ulcer risk in hospital patients appeared first on Nursing Times.
New ‘early warning system’ for NHS maternity care launched
A new monitoring system for maternity services has been launched by NHS England with the aim of improving patient safety. The post New ‘early warning system’ for NHS maternity care launched appeared first on Nursing Times.
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