The Hidden Challenges of NP Clinical Rotations (And How to Overcome Them)
Every semester, thousands of nurse practitioner students across the country receive the message they dread most: “I’m sorry, but I can no longer precept students this term.” In an instant, months of networking, countless emails, and carefully secured clinical placements vanish—leaving students scrambling to find alternatives, watching their graduation timelines hang in the balance. That […]
Psychotropic medication in inpatient mental health care for young people
An improvement programme highlighted the widespread prescribing of psychotropic medications to children and young people in inpatient settings. The post Psychotropic medication in inpatient mental health care for young people appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘The #150 leaders: authenticity, discovery, and personal growth’
Learning disability nursing student programme Minnie Christensen talks about her experience of completing a programme that promotes leadership skills among nursing and allied healthcare professionals. The post ‘The #150 leaders: authenticity, discovery, and personal growth’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘Integration of AI into nursing practice necessitates multifaceted governance’
Jacqui Cooper on how nurses must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to engage with AI technologies critically. The post ‘Integration of AI into nursing practice necessitates multifaceted governance’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Streeting announces national investigation into maternity
A national investigation into NHS maternity services in England has been launched by health and social care secretary Wes Streeting. The post Streeting announces national investigation into maternity appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) mismatch is the most common cause of hypoxemia and arises when perfusion is maintained in regions that are no longer participating effectively in gas exchange: for example, atelectasis, pneumonia or lung edema.
Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Delirium and Dementia
The U.S. prison population is aging. With nearly one in five incarcerated individuals over the age of 50, correctional facilities are increasingly functioning as de facto long-term care providers. Among the many challenges this shift presents, two significant and often under-recognized issues are delirium and dementia. Incarcerated older adults, including those in prisons, jails and […]
Graduation Season and the Rise of a New Generation of Nurses: A Beacon of Hope Amid a National Shortage
Graduation season is upon us—a time of celebration, reflection, and new beginnings. In the world of higher education, this happens a few times a year. For nursing, graduations can occur more frequently, as programs often run year-round to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals. This spring, I had the privilege of working alongside a […]
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing One issue with pulse oximetry, notably in critically ill patients, is that it takes many seconds for the SpO2 to reflect acute changes in PaO2, including those occurring due to alterations of oxygen administration and/or positive end-expiratory pressure.
What It’s Really Like to Be a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Thinking about becoming a women’s health nurse practitioner? Learn what WHNPs actually do, where they work, what to expect from online degree programs, and how to choose the right path for your goals. The post What It’s Really Like to Be a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner appeared first on FRESHRN.