Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Causes of high anion gap metabolic acidosis that can be associated with an elevated plasma osmolal gap include lactic acidosis, ketoacidosis, advanced chronic kidney disease, formaldehyde ingestion, and paraldehyde ingestion.
England’s chief nurse orders crackdown on sexual misconduct
The country’s most senior nurse has urged NHS executives to “identify and act against” potential perpetrators of sexual misconduct in the health service. The post England’s chief nurse orders crackdown on sexual misconduct appeared first on Nursing Times.
Cuts to ICB nurse leaders ‘risk patient safety’, RCN warns
Patient safety will be compromised if senior nursing roles are cut across integrated care boards, including chief nursing officer posts, as part of a mandated cost-saving exercise, a new report has warned. The post Cuts to ICB nurse leaders ‘risk patient safety’, RCN warns appeared first on Nursing Times.
Atlanta Children’s Hospital Achieves Zero CAUTIs in PICU with Innovative “No Diaper Zone” Strategy
A targeted initiative at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has eliminated catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in its pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for over a year, addressing persistent prevention challenges with strategies specifically designed for children. CAUTIs remain one of the most common healthcare-associated infections among both adult and pediatric patients, leading to more extended […]
$60K or a New Ride? Medical Solutions’ “Weeks of Impact” Giveaway Sends a Bold Message to Clinicians: You Matter
In a time when many nurses and allied health professionals report feeling unseen or undervalued, Medical Solutions is doing something rare in the staffing industry—putting appreciation into meaningful action. As part of its Weeks of Impact campaign, the healthcare staffing firm is giving clinicians the chance to win a life-changing prize: their choice of $60,000 […]
VA Staffing Shortages Up 50% Systemwide; 79% of Hospitals Face Nursing Gaps
The Department of Veterans Affairs is grappling with a worsening staffing crisis—and nurses are among the hardest hit, according to a new report from the VA’s Office of Inspector General…
Nurses: Turn Your Ideas Into Prototypes at HLTH Hackathon—Discount Tickets Available
How many times have you been in the middle of a shift, thought “there has to be a better way,” and jotted an idea down on the back of a…
From Caps & Aprons to Crocs & Joggers: The Evolution of Nurse Uniforms
Image source: MTI of New York If you close your eyes and think “nurse uniform,” your mind probably flips through a highlight reel: nun habits and Nightingale whites, crisp caps…
China Develops First-Ever Pregnancy Robot—Could It Replace Human Surrogates?
Image: MSN / DailyMail China is developing a world-first pregnancy robot capable of carrying a baby to term and giving birth—an innovation that could reshape reproductive health, infertility treatment, and…
Stoma care nurses call for recognition of ‘silent workforce’
The country’s leading stoma care specialist nurses have called for greater recognition of the “silent workforce”, warning that the lack of statutory services is causing patients to be overlooked during life-changing surgery. The post Stoma care nurses call for recognition of ‘silent workforce’ appeared first on Nursing Times.