Make Your Workplace More Friendly for LGBTQ Nurses
It’s National Pride Month! Although Pride is celebrated annually in June, the queer community deserves recognition every month, not just once a year. This applies to queer nurses, too. When workplaces strive to be LGBTQ+ inclusive, nurses “out of the closet” can feel more empowered to be who they are. Plus, happier nurses make for […]
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Although PaO2 reflects pulmonary function, it must be related to FiO2 when judging oxygenating efficiency. The PaO2/FiO2 ratio is one indicator commonly employed for that purpose and is used to assess lung function.
Is Nursing a STEM Profession?
Nursing involves science, technology, and math every day—but is it officially considered a STEM career? While nursing clearly shares many traits with STEM fields, it’s still not always recognized as…
12 Top Qualities & Strengths of a Good Nurse
Being a great nurse takes more than just medical knowledge—it’s about the personal qualities that help you connect with patients and handle tough situations. From compassion and communication to staying…
Oliver McGowan: new training guidelines launched
A new code of practice to support the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism has been published by the government. The post Oliver McGowan: new training guidelines launched appeared first on Nursing Times.
Two Leeds maternity units rated ‘inadequate’ amid safety concerns
Maternity failings at two Leeds hospitals have presented a significant risk to the safety of women and babies, and immediate improvements must be made, according to the health and care regulator. The post Two Leeds maternity units rated ‘inadequate’ amid safety concerns appeared first on Nursing Times.
Assisted dying bill voted through the House of Commons
The assisted dying bill has passed its final stage in the House of Commons, after MPs narrowly voted it through. The post Assisted dying bill voted through the House of Commons appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘Why is substance use training so limited for nurses?’
Student editor Rebecca Kenderdine on the current training available for treating patients with dual diagnosis. The post ‘Why is substance use training so limited for nurses?’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘To attract and retain the nurses of the future, we need to show the full picture’
Jaime Day on why nursing needs to show the full picture of the profession and not just the adrenaline-fuelled action of CPR and A&E, in order to attract and retain the nurses of the future. The post ‘To attract and retain the nurses of the future, we need to show the full picture’ appeared […]
NMC warned against ‘performative change’ amid new criticism
Nurse campaign groups have called for the Nursing and Midwifery Council to take reforms seriously, warning against “performative change”, following a damning review by the super-regulator. The post NMC warned against ‘performative change’ amid new criticism appeared first on Nursing Times.