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Menopause: Working smarter for everyone in the health and social care workplace.

The second blog in this spotlight series on menopause comes from Dr Camille Cronin, Professor of Nursing in the School of Health and Social Care at the University of Essex and specialises in the impacts of menopause in the workplace. Menopause is no longer a taboo topic and is discussed on national platforms, in boardrooms, […]

‘Significant intake’ of newly qualified nurses join Scottish health board

Scotland’s largest health service organisation has hired more than 500 newly registered nursing and midwifery staff, in what it called an ongoing commitment to investing in the future of its workforce. The post ‘Significant intake’ of newly qualified nurses join Scottish health board appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Loneliness and social isolation linked to higher risk of cancer death

Feelings of loneliness and social isolation are linked to a heightened risk of death from cancer as well as from all causes among those with the disease, according to Canadian researchers. The post Loneliness and social isolation linked to higher risk of cancer death appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Is it cost-effective to deploy more nurses on hospital wards?

Low nurse staffing can harm patients. Find out whether the costs of fixing the problems are worth the benefits or there are cost-effective alternatives. The post Is it cost-effective to deploy more nurses on hospital wards? appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  In many instances, the hypocalcemia of critical illness is multifactorial in etiology. Elderly patients are at an increased risk for vitamin D deficiency because of malnutrition, poor intestinal absorption and hepatic or renal dysfunction. 

Cheshire consultant nurse celebrated among UK’s ‘women of the year’

A tissue viability nurse consultant from the North West has been rubbing shoulders with other inspiring women from the worlds of business, entertainment, culture and beyond. The post Cheshire consultant nurse celebrated among UK’s ‘women of the year’ appeared first on Nursing Times.