Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Understanding the Compliance Trap in Correctional Medicine Administration
A 63-year-old man is screened during booking. The intake nurse notes a blood pressure of 180/98. The man reports he is prescribed Lisinopril 40mg daily, though he hasn’t taken it that day. After verifying the prescription with his community pharmacy, the nurse obtains a continuation order and administers a dose from stock. He begins daily […]
Independent review to probe ethnicity pay gaps among NHS staff
An independent review is to take place into ethnicity pay gaps in the health service in England, following ongoing concerns about a lack of representation at higher bands. The post Independent review to probe ethnicity pay gaps among NHS staff appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘Even a five-minute coaching conversation can lead to significant health behaviour changes’
Sophia Murray-John on how health coaching can be a powerful tool for managing chronic conditions and empowering patients. The post ‘Even a five-minute coaching conversation can lead to significant health behaviour changes’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Unison latest nurse union to threaten strikes over 3.6% pay rise
Every union representing nurses in England has now aired their opposition to the 2025-26 NHS pay award, as Unison announces that a majority of its members would be willing to strike over it. The post Unison latest nurse union to threaten strikes over 3.6% pay rise appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Ketoacidosis is a complication in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus but can also be seen in alcoholism and starvation. It results from an overproduction of ketones, leading to accumulation of ketones in the plasma and urine.
Nurse apprenticeship cuts worrying UK universities
A survey of UK universities has shown that almost half are concerned about government plans to reform the way apprenticeships for nursing, and other disciplines, are funded. The post Nurse apprenticeship cuts worrying UK universities appeared first on Nursing Times.
Top social care and community nurse leaders to advise charity
Two of the country’s most high profile and respected nurse leaders from the world of social care and community nursing have been appointed as new trustees by a UK nursing charity. The post Top social care and community nurse leaders to advise charity appeared first on Nursing Times.
Sustainable procurement starts with nurses, says supply chain chief
Michelle Johnson, national clinical executive director at NHS Supply Chain, spoke to Nursing Times about the growing focus on procurement in government plans to transform the health service, and how nurses are driving more sustainable and patient-focused choices. The post Sustainable procurement starts with nurses, says supply chain chief appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘Small steps have led to giant strides in sustainability’
A look at the articles in the August issue of Nursing Times, which is the latest to focus on sustainability in healthcare. The post ‘Small steps have led to giant strides in sustainability’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
It’s Conference Time. Celebrating 35 Years of Case Management!
This week, I will be in Dallas, Texas, at the Case Management Society of America’s Annual Conference. This year will be especially significant as it marks the 35th Anniversary of […]