600+ Jefferson Health Employees to Be Laid Off—What Nurses Should Know
Image Source: Jefferson Health Thomas Jefferson University Health System recently announced plans to lay off approximately 600 to 700 employees, representing about 1% of its 65,000-person workforce in early 2026.…
Reshaping Health Through DNP Specializations: A Vision for Nurse Leaders
With six cutting-edge specializations, the DNP program empowers nurses to become visionary leaders and change-makers.
From Triage to Treatment: Transitioning into Nursing as an EMT
Whether you are a firefighter, paramedic, or other EMS provider, you can expand your scope of…
Lack of investment in community services risks shift away from hospital
Community services need “significant” investment in both capacity and capability to deliver the transformation in people’s care called for in the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England. The post Lack of investment in community services risks shift away from hospital appeared first on Nursing Times.
University raises funds to support nurses in memory of lecturer
A fund to support nursing students has been sent up in memory of a nurse educator who was murdered in January this year. The post University raises funds to support nurses in memory of lecturer appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Classic signs of hypocalcemia include the Chvostek and Trousseau signs, which test for latent tetany. The Chvostek sign is an involuntary twitching of facial muscles in response to light tapping of the facial nerve.
Cornish nurse celebrates 50 years of caring with the health service
The people of Penzance in Cornwall have celebrated a remarkable nursing milestone this week as Trish Gwennap was honoured for devoting a lifetime of service to the local NHS. The post Cornish nurse celebrates 50 years of caring with the health service appeared first on Nursing Times.
Kernig Sign (Meningitis) Assessment with Memory Trick Nursing
Recognizing Kernig sign is an important part of the neurological assessment when meningitis is suspected. This sign helps identify meningeal irritation, which occurs when the meninges (the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord) become inflamed. How to Assess Kernig Sign 2. Flex the hip and knee:-Gently flex the patient’s hip and knee to […]
Layers of the Meninges (Meningeal) for Nursing Students
Understanding the meninges is essential for nursing students, especially when caring for patients with meningitis or assessing for neurological complications. These three protective layers surround the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion to protect the central nervous system (CNS). What Are the Meninges? The meninges are three protective layers that: Inflammation of these […]
Commonly Mispronounced Anatomy Terms for Nursing Students
As a nursing student, pronouncing anatomical terms correctly is important for clinical communication, patient safety, and exam success. Some words can be tricky because regional accents or informal pronunciations often differ from the standard medical terminology. This guide highlights common mispronunciations and explains the correct terms and their functions. Upper Airway and Digestive Tract Larynx […]