Compassion Fatigue: The Hidden Cost of Caring
In healthcare, we often focus on staffing shortages, quality metrics, and rising costs. Yet we rarely address the silent epidemic that threatens all three: compassion fatigue. For nurses, compassion fatigue is more than burnout or stress. It is the deep
How to Recognize When You Need to Take a Break
Nurses do meaningful work when they’re in the zone, but sometimes it can be hard to relax when the body says so. Situations like a medical emergency and on-site anxiety can make it difficult for nurses to pause and step
NP Students: Red Flags in Clinical Rotations You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Your clinical placement can make or break your NP journey. Here’s how to spot the warning signs before it’s too late. Every nurse practitioner student knows that clinical rotations are a vital component of nursing education, bridging the gap between
Back by Popular Demand: Communicating with a Patient on a Ventilator: Tips from a Specialist
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of patients placed on mechanical ventilators reached unprecedented levels. Life on a ventilator is physically and emotionally taxing, often leading to complications such as Post-ICU Syndrome (PICS). Despite the many barriers to communication in
Nearly 15,000 Nurses Walk Off in NYC’s Largest Hospital Strike Amid Unsafe Conditions and Failed Contract Talks
Nearly 15,000 registered nurses at major New York City hospitals walked off the job on January 12, 2026, in what has become the largest nurses’ strike in the city’s history. The walkout — led by the New York State Nurses […]
How AI Helps Nurses Cut Through Administrative Burden and Focus on Patient Care
Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are grappling with a national staffing crisis that leaves nurses stretched thin. Instead of devoting the majority of their energy to patient care, many nurses find themselves spending hours each shift bogged down
Exercise ‘not beneficial’ for osteoarthritis treatment, suggests review
Patients with osteoarthritis may derive “little to no benefit” from exercise therapy, calling into question its use as first line treatment, according to a new review of the evidence. The post Exercise ‘not beneficial’ for osteoarthritis treatment, suggests review appeared first on Nursing Times.
NICE backs early use of flozins in ‘landmark moment for diabetes care’
Patients with type 2 diabetes should be offered SGLT-2 inhibitors, known as ‘flozins’, much earlier in their treatment, according to updated guidelines. The post NICE backs early use of flozins in ‘landmark moment for diabetes care’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Midwives under extreme workforce pressure NMC survey shows
Data from the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) first ever survey of registered professionals showed that midwives have been among the hardest hit by workforce pressures, and by toxic workplace culture. The post Midwives under extreme workforce pressure NMC survey shows appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing In pericarditis, pericardiocentesis is performed for therapeutic purposes in the case of tamponade and for diagnostic purposes if tuberculosis, bacterial infection or malignancy is suspected.