Government to repeal controversial ‘anti-strike’ law
The new Labour government has confirmed it will repeal the so-called anti-strike bill, in a move to “reset” industrial relations across Great Britain. The post Government to repeal controversial ‘anti-strike’ law appeared first on Nursing Times.
Mouth care for people with dementia ‘overlooked’
Researchers have developed checklists to promote mouth and dental care for people at home, after a study revealed that the oral health of people living with dementia is often overlooked by homecare services. The post Mouth care for people with dementia ‘overlooked’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
PICC Line vs Central Line vs Midline: Essential Insights and Central Line Care for Nurses
Understanding the diverse central vascular access options available to nurses is paramount for ensuring effective patient care delivery. These access devices play a critical role in delivering medications and fluids, and obtaining blood samples, particularly in patients requiring long-term intravenous therapy. Given the multitude of options: PICC line vs central line vs midline, nurses must […]
Nurse Says She Was Kicked Off Flight For Medical Disorder, Alleges Discrimination
Brianna Solari says she was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight in Burbank, CA earlier this month after airline staff told her that her appearance was making other passengers uncomfortable.…
Filipino nurses attacked as NHS community condemns racist riots
Nursing leaders have expressed their horror at racist violence across the UK, as two Filipino nurses have been among the targets of far-right rioters. The post Filipino nurses attacked as NHS community condemns racist riots appeared first on Nursing Times.
Digital Technology to Promote Learning in the Connected Classroom Use of Mobile Devices for Connected Classroom In Nursing Education
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Why are Nurses at Particular Risk of Chronic Exhaustion?
This week’s blog comes from Alison McGrath, a nurse now working as an independent wellbeing coach, and explores whether nurses may be at risk of chronic exhaustion. Why do nurses smoke? Because the doctors have eaten all the chocolate. So went the joke when I was a student nurse in the early 1990s. We all […]
Translation app helping nurses and midwives ‘bridge care gaps’
A new app aimed at overcoming language barriers between patients and nursing or midwifery staff has been successfully rolled out at a London NHS trust. The post Translation app helping nurses and midwives ‘bridge care gaps’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Traditionally, the subclavian vein, internal jugular vein, and femoral vein have provided reliable and easily obtainable vascular access through the use of identifiable anatomic landmarks.
Calling Code Lilac for Mental Health Support
It’s not always easy to ask for help – especially when the help needed involves support for your mental health. Through a program called “Code Lilac,” Memorial Hermann Health System aims to provide easy access to mental health support for nurses and other staff and perhaps relieve any stigma associated with seeking it. According to […]