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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.  

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 […]

‘I want to keep improving midwifery education and leadership’

Fiona Gibb, who is director of midwifery at the Royal College of Midwives spoke to Nursing Times about why she pursued midwifery as a career and what she enjoys most about her role The post ‘I want to keep improving midwifery education and leadership’ appeared first on Nursing Times.