Bill Mandating Nurse Staffing Ratios Just Passed in NV— Awaiting Governor’s Signature

After months of advocacy and legislative debate, the Nevada Legislature has passed Senate Bill 182, establishing maximum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals across the state. The bill now awaits Governor Joe…
Stepping Up to Certification, The Helping Professionals Guide to Certification (Updated March 2025)

In this post, I am introducing my latest special report. This is an updated version of ‘Stepping Up to Certification’ that I have shared for the past five years, in […]
Words from Pope Francis; the People’s Pope

In reading some of the writings from St. Francis after his death, I found an essay he wrote when he was a patient in the hospital a few weeks ago […]
What Are You Reading for Your Own Professional Development and Relaxation

For the past several years, I have written two lists: the Professional Reading List and the Summer Reading List. I do this by reaching out to readers and asking for […]
Jobs shortage also affecting newly registered midwives

Early career midwives are struggling to find jobs in NHS trusts in England, much like their nursing counterparts. The post Jobs shortage also affecting newly registered midwives appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing Amiodarone is an effective rhythm control agent in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and it offers the additional benefit of rate control if both beta-receptor antagonists and calcium channel blockers are contraindicated.
Should Nurses Refinance Student Loans? A No-Fluff Guide for Nurses

When should nurses refinance student loans? Let’s break down: when it makes sense, how much you could save, and what nurses need to know before making the switch. The post Should Nurses Refinance Student Loans? A No-Fluff Guide for Nurses appeared first on FRESHRN.
Plans to ‘eradicate’ use of agency nurses in the NHS

Nursing agencies have hit out at the UK Government after it mooted plans to eliminate the use of agency staff in the NHS. The post Plans to ‘eradicate’ use of agency nurses in the NHS appeared first on Nursing Times.
Get vigilant about venous thromboembolism with our learning unit

This learning unit on venous thromboembolism prevention will support nurses in helping hospitalised patients minimise their risk of developing a blood clot. The post Get vigilant about venous thromboembolism with our learning unit appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘Any discussion on the future of nursing must include nurses’
This month we have spoken to a range of leaders on how they view the future challenges and reforms facing nursing. The post ‘Any discussion on the future of nursing must include nurses’ appeared first on Nursing Times.