Hospital Complaints Surge 79% (CMS Report): Key Takeaways for Nurses
Patient complaints against hospitals have surged in recent years, with new federal data and industry experts confirming a 79% increase in hospital-directed complaints over the past five years. As frontline…
Butter Together: Clove Drops Limited-Edition Shoes with Land O’Lakes
Land O’Lakes + Clove = The Unexpected Collab We Didn’t Know We Needed Nurses, we’ve seen a lot of wild collabs over the years (pumpkin spice scrubs, anyone?). But this…
Flight Nurse Injured After Medivac Helicopter Shot At During Landing, Suspect Arrested
Image: Haynes LifeFlight A Haynes LifeFlight nurse was injured early Wednesday morning after a man opened fire on a medical helicopter, believing it was a drone. According to court records,…
TX Med Spas Face New Restrictions: “Jenifer’s Law” Takes Effect After Patient’s IV Death
Texas healthcare professionals working in medical spas face significant practice changes following Governor Abbott’s signing of House Bill 3749, “Jenifer’s Law,” which went into effect in Texas on September 1,…
Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal and Wellcome Leap Pledge $100M for Women’s Health Research
Melinda French Gates has announced a $100 million commitment to accelerate research into women’s health—an area long overlooked in medical science. The funding comes through a new partnership between Pivotal,…
HCAs at Blackpool hospitals set to strike in backpay row
Hundreds of healthcare support workers employed by a hospital trust in the North West look set to take strike action next week in a dispute over backpay. The post HCAs at Blackpool hospitals set to strike in backpay row appeared first on Nursing Times.
The 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries
Calling all student nurses, midwives, nursing associates and apprentices, the 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries. The deadline is Friday 12 December 2025. Don’t miss out! The post The 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Both excessive diarrhea and vomiting can lead to hypokalemia. Large-volume emesis doesn’t directly lower serum potassium (K+). However, the reduction in hydrogen ions induces a metabolic alkalosis that stimulates urinary K+ wasting.
The Relentless School Nurse: The Pursuit of Student Mental Health – A Podcast Conversation
I am excited to share my recent interview on Hot Topics in Mental Health, a podcast from the Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ). This series provides timely behavioral health insights and vital information for our school communities. MHANJ is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals achieve victory over mental illness and substance…
The Relentless School Nurse: Unfunded and Vulnerable – Schools Face New Risks After REMS TA Forced to Shut Down
The REMS (Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools) Technical Assistance Center was forced to close its doors after nearly two decades of providing free, high-quality training, tools, and resources to schools across the country. For those of us working daily to keep students safe—school nurses, administrators, teachers, and support staff—this announcement feels like the…