Chair appointed to lead national maternity and neonatal review
A former British diplomat has been appointed to lead a national review into maternity and neonatal safety. The post Chair appointed to lead national maternity and neonatal review appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing course acceptances stagnate across UK, data shows
The government has been urged to step up efforts to attract more people into nursing, after new figures revealed little growth in the number of students accepted onto courses across the UK. The post Nursing course acceptances stagnate across UK, data shows appeared first on Nursing Times.
The Relentless School Nurse: Lights, Camera, Safety – Vote Now to Help Hollywood Prevent the Next Tragedy
Gun violence continues to be the number one killer of children in America. The grief, anxiety, and lasting trauma that gun violence inflicts on children, teens, families, and whole communities is incalculable. What if we could help prevent the next tragedy—not just in our schools, but across the country—by changing how guns are depicted in…
Leading Care for Underserved Populations as an Immigrant DNP
As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and immigrant nurse practitioner, my career has been deeply shaped by service to underserved communities, particularly in Queens, New York. Since 2017, I have practiced at Elmhurst Hospital and nearby outpatient clinics, including Queens Pulmonary Medical Care . These settings are lifelines for a richly diverse, immigrant-heavy population […]
Some Gentle Reminders for Ensuring Appropriate Language Interpretation for Patients
Photo by Ling App on Unsplash When I began nursing school, I never could have imagined how quickly I would be thrust into the heart of health care, quite literally. During my first semester, I started clinical rotations on a cardiovascular unit, where I began to understand the phenomenal intricacies of the human […] The […]
Nurse Diagnosed with Leukemia Urgently Needs a Stem Cell Donor to Survive
From hospital patient to nurse—and back again Alexis Long has spent her career supporting new families as a postpartum nurse at UNC Hospitals. Now, the care she’s given to others…
Heart Failure Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
Heart failure is one of the most common medical diagnoses in healthcare, especially for medical-surgical and adult gerontology nurses. Understanding the pathophysiology of the disease process and potential complications that…
Risk for Falls Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately three million emergency department visits due to older adult falls annually. Of the three million hospital visits, over…
Impaired Physical Mobility Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
Impaired physical mobility is a common issue in healthcare, often seen after injury, illness, or surgery. Nurses play a key role in helping patients move safely, prevent complications, and regain…
Sepsis Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
Sepsis is the body’s response to an infection from either a bacterium, fungus, virus, or other pathogen. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 1.7…