Kentucky Bill Aims to Increase Statewide Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

Trigger warning: The following article includes mention of sexual assault. A bill moving through the Kentucky legislature seeks to address the state’s critical shortage of sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs)…
Warning over ‘growing’ children and young people’s mental health crisis

Charities have called for urgent investment in early intervention services to address an emerging children and young people’s mental health crisis in England. The post Warning over ‘growing’ children and young people’s mental health crisis appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘If no one speaks up, no one’s voice is heard’

David Collett writes about nursing activism and encouraging people to do the small things that make big changes in 2026. The post ‘If no one speaks up, no one’s voice is heard’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing Chest x-rays are often performed in the semi-upright or supine position in the ICU, whereas the signature finding of pneumothorax, a visceral pleural line, is often seen only on an upright chest x-ray.
Glaucoma patients should potentially be told to sleep with fewer pillows

Patients with the common eye condition glaucoma might benefit from the simple intervention of being advised not to sleep with lots of pillows, according to Chinese researchers. The post Glaucoma patients should potentially be told to sleep with fewer pillows appeared first on Nursing Times.
New chief executive for public health nursing organisation

A professional body representing specialist public health nurses working in schools and other settings has appointed a leader from the charity sector, which it said marked an “exciting next chapter”. The post New chief executive for public health nursing organisation appeared first on Nursing Times.
Migraine with aura: recognising when symptoms may signal more

When visual aura symptoms mimic occipital arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), timely imaging and emerging therapies can transform migraine diagnosis and care. The post Migraine with aura: recognising when symptoms may signal more appeared first on Nursing Times.
Once Again Nurses Top the List for Honesty and Ethics

For the 24th year in a row, Nurses have been rated as the most honest and ethical profession, a remarkable streak of trust that speaks volumes about the heart of the nursing profession.
Hospitals Are Running Low on Blood – Here’s What Nurses Need to Know

On January 26, 2026, the American Red Cross reported a significant nationwide decline in blood supply, with inventories dropping about 35% over the past month. The shortage has raised concerns…
Nurse Student Loan Debt Exceeds Proposed $100K Cap for 30% of Michigan APNs

Nearly 28% of registered nurses and 33% of advanced practice nurses in Michigan carry substantial student loan debt, according to a comprehensive University of Michigan study. Because Michigan is the…