The Relentless School Nurse: The Fourth Branch of Government Is the People
The Op-Ed Nurses, Donna Gaffney and Teri Mills, skillfully crafted another Op-Ed, offering a framing that feels both clarifying and deeply necessary. We are all familiar with the structure of American government: As they reminded readers, Congress writes the laws, the president enforces them, and the courts interpret them. That architecture is foundational. But, as…
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Type 4C myocardial infarction is associated with percutaneous coronary intervention restenosis, while type 5 myocardial infarction is associated with CABG (≤48 hours after the procedure).
Government launches fresh bid to boost measles vaccination levels
A new vaccination campaign has been launched today by the government in a bid to boost uptake of childhood immunisations in the face of rising cases of measles. The post Government launches fresh bid to boost measles vaccination levels appeared first on Nursing Times.
Barnsley nurses ‘in favour’ of striking over proposed contract changes
Hundreds of staff, including nurses, in South Yorkshire are ready to strike over what unions are branding a “fire and rehire” threat, a consultation suggests. The post Barnsley nurses ‘in favour’ of striking over proposed contract changes appeared first on Nursing Times.
Mental health nurses set up ‘in-house food bank’ for patients in crisis
Mental health nurses in the West Midlands have stepped in to collect and provide urgent supplies for patients facing delays accessing support from local food banks. The post Mental health nurses set up ‘in-house food bank’ for patients in crisis appeared first on Nursing Times.
Pregnancy Signs (Eponymous) NCLEX Quiz
Pregnancy signs quiz for signs named after the doctors (aka eponymous) who founded or popularized the signs, including Chadwick’s sign, Goodell’s sign, Hegar’s sign, Piskacek’s sign, and Ladin’s sign. This quiz can help you prepare for exams in Maternity Nursing courses, as well as for NCLEX. Don’t forget to review the pregnancy signs video lectures […]
Falling vaccination rates see measles re-established in the UK
The UK has lost its measles elimination status, thanks to a measles outbreak in 2024 that included nearly 3000 cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday. The post Falling vaccination rates see measles re-established in the UK appeared first on Nursing Times.
Barnsley nurses to be consulted on industrial action in contract row
Nurses and other staff at an acute trust in South Yorkshire are being asked whether they would be prepared to take industrial action over what unions are calling a “fire and rehire threat”. The post Barnsley nurses to be consulted on industrial action in contract row appeared first on Nursing Times.
Charity issues warning on spike in older people waiting for days in A&E
There has been an “exponential increase” in patients aged over 65 experiencing a wait of between one and three days in accident and emergency departments, a leading charity has warned. The post Charity issues warning on spike in older people waiting for days in A&E appeared first on Nursing Times.
Thousands of private sector nurses go on strike in New York
Up to 15,000 private sector nurses were expected to take strike action today in New York over a range of issues linked to staffing levels, patient safety and other grievances. The post Thousands of private sector nurses go on strike in New York appeared first on Nursing Times.