Government pledge to tackle graduate nurse employment crisis
Nursing and midwifery leaders have welcomed a new government scheme to improve job prospects for newly qualified graduate staff. The post Government pledge to tackle graduate nurse employment crisis appeared first on Nursing Times.
England’s CNO commits to ‘good clinical leadership’ amid ICB cuts
NHS England remains “committed” to ensuring “good clinical leadership” across integrated care boards, the chief nursing officer has said following concerns over senior nursing posts being scrapped. The post England’s CNO commits to ‘good clinical leadership’ amid ICB cuts appeared first on Nursing Times.
Streeting: ‘I don’t want nursing graduates pulling pints or stacking shelves’
Newly qualified nurses should no longer be “making coffees, pulling pints or stacking shelves” under the government’s new graduate guarantee, health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has pledged today. The post Streeting: ‘I don’t want nursing graduates pulling pints or stacking shelves’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Once the anion gap normalizes in diabetic ketoacidosis, subcutaneous insulin should be administered while the insulin infusion is continued for another 1-2 hours. Plasma potassium levels should be measured frequently.
Is Your Preceptor a Bully? Here’s How to Tell and What to Do
Wondering if your preceptor is just tough, or actually toxic? Here’s how to spot the red flags of bullying, protect your mental space, and navigate this tricky dynamic like a pro nurse (without losing your mind). The post Is Your Preceptor a Bully? Here’s How to Tell and What to Do appeared first on FRESHRN. […]
The Relentless School Nurse: The Hidden Cost of Caring – Why NASN Needs Your Voice!
NASN is asking about our experiences paying for supplies with our own $$! Let’s provide NASN with the data to help advocate for the needs of our students by filling out this quick survey: NASN wants to hear from you! If you are a school nurse, you already know the…
Best practices for effective hand hygiene using alcohol-based hand rubs
This article considers current evidence on the correct use of alcohol-based hand rubs and the nurse’s role in improving hand hygiene. The post Best practices for effective hand hygiene using alcohol-based hand rubs appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘I don’t want to see any nurse struggling to find jobs at the start of their career’
CNO Duncan Burton explains the government’s new graduate guarantee policy for early career nurses and midwives in England. The post ‘I don’t want to see any nurse struggling to find jobs at the start of their career’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing The major goals of diabetic ketoacidosis treatment are rapid volume expansion, correction of hyperglycemia, correction of acid-base and electrolyte disturbances and identification and treatment of the precipitating cause.
Documentation Mistakes That Could Cost You Your License
Disclaimer: The following is not legal advice or intended to provide any legal guidance to nurses. Always consult with a legal professional. Imagine this: A nurse gives a patient the…