Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Sleep Hygiene
Sleep is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Yet in correctional settings, good sleep can be hard to come by. As correctional nurses, we must recognize that supporting sleep hygiene isn’t just about comfort, it is a vital part of maintaining both physical and mental health. For many incarcerated individuals, disrupted sleep patterns are […]
Major deal involving ownership of UK’s biggest care home providers
Care home operators Barchester Healthcare and HC-One have been acquired this week by a US investment company in a deal worth over £6bn. The post Major deal involving ownership of UK’s biggest care home providers appeared first on Nursing Times.
Government claims it can only afford 2.5% pay rise for England’s NHS staff
Unions have reacted angrily to the government’s submission to the NHS Pay Review Body, in which it argues it cannot afford to give health service staff in England a pay rise of more than 2.5% next year. The post Government claims it can only afford 2.5% pay rise for England’s NHS staff appeared first on […]
Northern Ireland CNO gets flu jab in effort to encourage others
Northern Ireland’s chief nursing officer and chief midwifery officer has both received their flu jab today and urged others to do the same, as influenza cases continue to rise ahead of winter. The post Northern Ireland CNO gets flu jab in effort to encourage others appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing The treatment of hypercalcemia should be directed at the underlying medical condition. Saline infusion and diuresis are indicated in symptomatic patients and when the serum calcium level rises above 14 mg/dL (3.5 mmol/L).
What Your Halloween Costume Would Be… Based on Your Nursing Specialty
Halloween in the hospital may not come with haunted houses or costume parties (though sometimes a night shift feels close enough), but that doesn’t mean Nurses can’t get in on the spooky spirit!
Top 10 Accelerated RN to MSN Online Programs | 2025
Advancing your nursing education to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree can open doors to leadership, education, and advanced practice roles. For RNs with an Associate Degree…
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Launches NeoHERO to Train First Responders
Image source: Instagram Lindsay Spurgeon, a Board-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and neonatal-pediatric transport expert, has founded the NeoHERO Foundation, a South Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to improving neonatal outcomes by educating…
Top 10 Online MSN Leadership Programs for 2025
Online MSN leadership programs are ideal for nurses interested in transitioning into a leadership role within the healthcare industry. Programs focus less on the physical aspects of patient care and…
Top Self-Paced MSN Programs | 2025
Motivated registered nurses (RNs) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree can attend self-paced MSN programs to earn a graduate nursing degree at their own pace. If you’re…