Is it cost-effective to deploy more nurses on hospital wards?

Low nurse staffing can harm patients. Find out whether the costs of fixing the problems are worth the benefits or there are cost-effective alternatives. The post Is it cost-effective to deploy more nurses on hospital wards? appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing In many instances, the hypocalcemia of critical illness is multifactorial in etiology. Elderly patients are at an increased risk for vitamin D deficiency because of malnutrition, poor intestinal absorption and hepatic or renal dysfunction.
First nursing associate apprentices start course under new partnership

The first group of students taking a new nursing associate apprenticeship course delivered under a landmark partnership in the Midlands have begun their studies. The post First nursing associate apprentices start course under new partnership appeared first on Nursing Times.
Cheshire consultant nurse celebrated among UK’s ‘women of the year’

A tissue viability nurse consultant from the North West has been rubbing shoulders with other inspiring women from the worlds of business, entertainment, culture and beyond. The post Cheshire consultant nurse celebrated among UK’s ‘women of the year’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
The Relentless School Nurse: Science Under Threat – Defending Research, Demanding Safety

Public health research shapes safer communities for our children. Right now, that research is in danger. On Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30 p.m. ET, Brady’s This Is Our Lane will host an urgent webinar: The Future of Firearm Safety Research Is at Risk! Federal funding for CDC and NIH firearm injury research is under threat,…
Ambient voice technology in health: key considerations for nursing practice

Chris Richmond and Natasha Phillips discuss the emerging use and potential of ambient voice technologies (AVT) in healthcare settings. The post Ambient voice technology in health: key considerations for nursing practice appeared first on Nursing Times.
Joint Commission Finally Recognizes Nurse Staffing as a National Performance Goal 2026

Joint Commission Makes History by Adding Staffing to 2026 National Performance Goals In a watershed moment for patient safety and the nursing profession, The Joint Commission has formally recognized staffing…
Lifesaving neurology treatment inspires future career in nursing

Demi Morris is celebrating qualifying and getting her first role in nursing, a career direction she chose after receiving specialist neurology care herself while a teenager. The post Lifesaving neurology treatment inspires future career in nursing appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nurses asked for views on Scottish bill to regulate cosmetic procedures

A Scottish parliamentary committee has launched a call for views on new legislation that will tighten regulation of who can provide cosmetic procedures and where. The post Nurses asked for views on Scottish bill to regulate cosmetic procedures appeared first on Nursing Times.
Filipino nurses celebrate a quarter of century of caring in Peterborough

A group of nurses who came to Cambridgeshire from the Philippines back in the year 2000 are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their arrival and subsequent careers in the area. The post Filipino nurses celebrate a quarter of century of caring in Peterborough appeared first on Nursing Times.