MPs brand NHS corridor care crisis a ‘source of national shame’
Almost one in five patients in emergency departments were being cared for in trolleys or chairs in walkways in England this summer, via so-called ‘corridor care’, according to a new report. The post MPs brand NHS corridor care crisis a ‘source of national shame’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Chief nurse who raised concerns about racism returns to Medway
Evonne Hart has been reinstated as chief nursing officer at Medway NHS Foundation Trust after receiving an apology from the trust for not taking her concerns about racism seriously. The post Chief nurse who raised concerns about racism returns to Medway appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘There has been an emerging trend in healthcare known as quiet quitting’
Early career nurse Hazel Vera Tan explores the emerging topic of quiet quitting within the nursing profession. The post ‘There has been an emerging trend in healthcare known as quiet quitting’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Kelly Vogt, BSN, RN, MPH: On Nursing & Purpose
When I worked in the ED, consultants often came through… none of them had a clinical background, says Kelly Vogt, BSN, RN, MPH. “I was thinking, these people are here,…
Florida Nurse Makes $25K a Month Working in California — Here’s How She Does It
When most people think about commuting to work, they imagine traffic jams or long drives. For registered nurse Memwanesha Daniels, commuting looks very different. Her “daily drive” involves a cross-country…
How to Buy the Best Stethoscope For Nurses
Stethoscopes may be one of the most common pieces of medical equipment, but that doesn’t mean buying the right stethoscope is simple. With quality ones costing $100 or more, it’s…
Off-Duty Nurse Saves Baby’s Life in Home Depot: ‘She Turned Blue and Wasn’t Breathing’
Nurse Annemarie Stanfield didn’t plan on saving a life during her shopping trip to Home Depot, but that’s exactly what happened when she sprang into action to help save one-year-old…
Community nurse leaders issue manifesto ahead of Scottish elections
Scotland needs leadership that fosters “real collaboration” between powerful opposing interests, according to an influential nursing organisation. The post Community nurse leaders issue manifesto ahead of Scottish elections appeared first on Nursing Times.
Drug offers ‘unprecedented’ round-the-clock control for hypertension
A new treatment for high blood pressure can provide continuous, round-the-clock blood pressure control for millions of patients whose condition is hard to treat, according to researchers. The post Drug offers ‘unprecedented’ round-the-clock control for hypertension appeared first on Nursing Times.
Listening to colleagues: why colleague experience is central to better patient care
In healthcare, our priority is always to listen to our patients and value what they’re telling us – their stories, their symptoms, their experiences. The post Listening to colleagues: why colleague experience is central to better patient care appeared first on Nursing Times.