Saving lives, supporting communities: novel ways to incorporate contemporary issues into undergraduate nurse education
This week’s blog is by Natalie Finch (N.Finch1@bradford.ac.uk), assistant professor of mental health nursing at the University of Bradford, UK. Natalie shared her award-winning innovation, supporting student nurses to respond to drug overdoses. During 2023, 6620 people in England, Wales and Scotland died of a drug overdose (1, 2). This is the highest overdose […]
Should I Become a Nurse? Take This Quiz to Find Out
Are you thinking about a career in nursing — but not sure if it’s right for you? Nursing can be one of the most rewarding professions imaginable: you’ll make a…
Cystitis may signal presence of urogenital cancers in middle age
A bout of the common bladder infection, cystitis, may signal the presence of urogenital cancers in middle aged adults, according to Scandinavian researchers. The post Cystitis may signal presence of urogenital cancers in middle age appeared first on Nursing Times.
Filipino nurses celebrate 25 years at one mental health care provider
A group of South East Asian nurses are celebrating a quarter of a century of service in the UK, working for the same mental health provider. The post Filipino nurses celebrate 25 years at one mental health care provider appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing There is a high prevalence of hypokalemia from increased renal potassium (K+) excretion in patients taking loop and thiazide diuretics. Excessive mineralocorticoid activity from a tumor secretion or adrenal disease can cause renal K+ losses.
Healthcare unions reject PRB process for deciding NHS pay
Nursing and midwifery unions have will no longer engage with the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) process and have called on the government to enter direct negotiations with them to determine health staff pay. The post Healthcare unions reject PRB process for deciding NHS pay appeared first on Nursing Times.
Permission to Pause: A Nurse’s Guide to Mental Health Days
Nursing is a rewarding career, but it can also be challenging. You may work long shifts that require navigating high-pressure situations while simulta…
Building Your Nursing Career Legacy: How to Leave a Lasting Impact
Whether you’re a nurse practitioner, nurse educator, researcher, nurse entrepreneur, or a nurse in the ICU or ED, creating a nursing career legacy is …
Caroline Pace Brightens Patient’s Birthday With Compassionate Celebration
Imagine spending your birthday in the hospital, far from loved ones, with no family or friends able to celebrate by your side. For one patient at Atri…
New Tools and Training Give Nurses More Security in Tough Settings
Even in the most challenging moments, progress shows up. Recent reports reveal that while 45.5% of nurses say violence has risen in their workplaces, …