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Home bowel cancer tests ‘have cut’ unnecessary urgent referrals

Thousands of people have avoided unnecessary hospital investigations for bowel cancer thanks to a simple home-test, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. The post Home bowel cancer tests ‘have cut’ unnecessary urgent referrals appeared first on Nursing Times.  

NICE backs ‘smart’ implant to cut hospital stays for heart failure

A new smart implant that allows remote monitoring of people with chronic heart failure has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The post NICE backs ‘smart’ implant to cut hospital stays for heart failure appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  With thoracic esophageal perforations, the pain localizes to the substernal or epigastric area, but it may occur in the neck with cervical perforations. Other associated symptoms include dysphagia, odynophagia and dyspnea. 

Navigating Nursing School As A Non-Traditional Student

Returning to school later in life or balancing nursing education with family and career responsibilities can feel overwhelming, but non-traditional students (NTS) bring unique strengths that make them exceptional nurses.