RCN asks for meeting with foreign secretary over Gaza
The Royal College of Nursing and other health organisations have written to the UK foreign secretary asking for action to protect children and healthcare workers in Gaza. The post RCN asks for meeting with foreign secretary over Gaza appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Typical atrial flutter is a macroreentrant, narrow complex atrial tachycardia that is characterized by a regular sawtooth pattern on the ECG. Atrial rates usually range from 250 to 330 beats per minute.
New plan for improving urgent and emergency care
Nursing and other healthcare leaders have welcomed a plan to tackle the urgent and emergency care crisis with cautious optimism. The post New plan for improving urgent and emergency care appeared first on Nursing Times.
NHS Professionals National Bank offers an innovative workforce solution to health leaders
Across the NHS, healthcare staffing leaders are looking to reduce agency spend and find more ways to manage workforce challenges effectively. The post NHS Professionals National Bank offers an innovative workforce solution to health leaders appeared first on Nursing Times.
QICN launches ‘professional home’ for general practice nurses
The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing has launched a new division dedicated to the support and development of general practice nurses (GPNs). The post QICN launches ‘professional home’ for general practice nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘In dementia care, specialist nurses can greatly improve situations for all concerned’
Paul Edwards, chief nursing officer at Dementia UK reflects on the need for specialist dementia nursing in social care. The post ‘In dementia care, specialist nurses can greatly improve situations for all concerned’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Latest STI data prompts calls for investment in services
New figures on sexually transmitted infections have prompted calls for a sexual health strategy and greater investment in services. The post Latest STI data prompts calls for investment in services appeared first on Nursing Times.
Unite to ballot nurses on strike action over 2025-26 pay deal
Nurses belonging to Unite the union will be balloted on whether they would be prepared to take strike action over the 2025-26 pay award for NHS staff. The post Unite to ballot nurses on strike action over 2025-26 pay deal appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Hemodynamically unstable patients with atrial fibrillation should be treated with synchronized direct current cardioversion. The reported success rates for electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation during critical illness range from 30% to 37%.
LGBTQ+ Nurses and the Evolving Field of Healthcare
As Pride Month illuminates the vibrant spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s a crucial time to reflect not only on the progress made but also on the ongoing journey toward equity in healthcare. Within the diversity of Nursing, LGBTQ+ individuals are not just caregivers; they are pioneers, advocates, and a vital force shaping a more […]