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 […]
Burnout Statistics for Nurses: What the Numbers Reveal About Life at the Bedside

These burnout statistics for nurses reveal the true state of nurse mental health in 2024, including causes, specialty breakdowns, and solutions. The post Burnout Statistics for Nurses: What the Numbers Reveal About Life at the Bedside appeared first on FRESHRN.
‘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.
‘Placements are your opportunity to learn, grown and develop’
Student editor Emmie Parish on getting the most out of placements and why they present great opportunities for learning. The post ‘Placements are your opportunity to learn, grown and develop’ appeared first on Nursing Times.