VISIONS: Scholarship of Rogerian Nursing Science
The “VISIONS” article in the current issue of ANS is titled “Unitary Nursing-Caring Science and Natural Laws of Nature” authored by Jean Watson, RN, PhD, AHN-BC, FAAN, LL (AAN) andDemitri Watson Ervedosa, BA-SLHS Abstract Unitary Rogerian concepts are more evident in nursing’s evolving disciplinary discourse since the seventies. This article explores ancient universal Laws of […]
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing For patients with end-stage renal disease who undergo peritoneal dialysis, secondary bacterial peritonitis can occur because of unsterile dialysis technique or catheter damage. Intraperitoneal antibiotic therapy is a treatment option.
‘When nurse leaders become trauma-responsive, everyone benefits’
Ruth Oshikanlu outlines the concept of trauma-responsive leadership and why she thinks it is important for nurse and midwife leaders to consider. The post ‘When nurse leaders become trauma-responsive, everyone benefits’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nurse Awarded $75K Defamation Verdict After Years of Workplace Bullying and Rumors
A Worcester jury just sent a clear message: workplace rumors that destroy a nurse’s reputation are not “just drama” — they can be defamation with real legal consequences. [email_HHGiveaway] What…
The Relentless School Nurse: Trying to Name What Should Never Be, Again
This weekend’s attacks have pushed me past the edges of what words can easily hold. A Hanukkah celebration on the sand in Bondi, Australia, and a university classroom at Brown—two places that should be safe, joyful, ordinary—became scenes of horror, bound together by antisemitism and gunfire. As a school nurse, a public health advocate, a…
Holiday Hospital Spirit: Creative Ways Hospitals Celebrate
The holiday season is all about connection, joy, and community; and hospitals find some of the most creative, heartfelt ways to spread that spirit even when patients can’t be home. From festive events to comforting decorations and meaningful moments that bring smiles to faces young and old, here’s a roundup of inspiring hospital holiday traditions […]
Air conditioning in care homes linked to fewer heatwave deaths
Air conditioning in nursing homes and similar care settings may be important for preventing mortality among older adults during heatwaves, according to Canadian researchers. The post Air conditioning in care homes linked to fewer heatwave deaths appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing In patients with abdominal pain, cirrhosis and any degree of ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis must be considered and treated appropriately. A diagnostic paracentesis may aid in directing antimicrobial therapy.
Notts nurses striking against rotation scheme warned of pay deductions
Nottinghamshire nursing staff held a rally today in support of critical care colleagues who have begun striking over contract changes that would see them forced to work rotations between two hospitals. The post Notts nurses striking against rotation scheme warned of pay deductions appeared first on Nursing Times.
General practice nurses in Wales to receive 4% pay rise
A deal agreed between doctors’ unions and the Welsh Government will see a 4% pay uplift for primary care staff, including practice nurses, as well as GP partners and salaried GPs. The post General practice nurses in Wales to receive 4% pay rise appeared first on Nursing Times.