Oxazolidinones (Linezolid) Antibiotics Explained: Uses, Side Effects, and Nursing Tips
If you’re studying antibiotics, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the oxazolidinone class. Let’s break it down for a quick nursing review that’s perfect for nursing exams and clinical practice. What Are Oxazolidinones? Oxazolidinones are a unique class of antibiotics with a common suffix of “-zolid”, including medications such as linezolid and tedizolid. […]
Improving discharge guidance for South Asian families affected by Congenital Heart Disease
The BRIDGE project: Research to improve discharge guidance for South Asian families affected by congenital heart disease In this blog, Dr Luong Tran, a PhD student researcher at Birmingham City University, describes the design of the BRIDGE study to improve discharge planning for non-English-speaking parents and explains how the study contributes to addressing research gaps […]
The Relentless School Nurse: Grandparents – A Powerful Force for Vaccines
“Why Grandparents Must Lead on Vaccines,” a recently published Op Ed by Donna Gaffney and Teri Mills—known as The Op Ed Nurses and both proud grandparents—is part of a wider movement: nurses across the country are advocating for public health and vaccine confidence by sharing their stories in Op Eds published nationwide. Donna and Teri’s…
AI stethoscope that can find three conditions at once dubbed ‘game-changer’
A stethoscope boosted by artificial intelligence technology can be a quick and simple tool to help clinicians diagnose three heart conditions in “one sitting”, according to UK researchers. The post AI stethoscope that can find three conditions at once dubbed ‘game-changer’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Exclusive: Indian nurse dies during fraud inquiry later disproven
An Indian nurse died by suicide while under investigation for alleged exam fraud that was later found to be unfounded, Nursing Times can reveal. The post Exclusive: Indian nurse dies during fraud inquiry later disproven appeared first on Nursing Times.
Delegation of Ukrainian nurses made welcome in Nottingham
Nurses and students from Ukraine, whose training has been disrupted by ongoing conflict, have completed an educational and professional exchange in the Midlands. The post Delegation of Ukrainian nurses made welcome in Nottingham appeared first on Nursing Times.
Soft Nursing Jobs: Flexible Careers That Help Nurses Beat Burnout and Balance Life
Nurses need flexible options in today’s healthcare field. Changes like AI technology, layoffs, and emerging job opportunities are impacting nursing journeys for years to come. Workplace challenges, such as burnout and unsafe staffing ratios, are also an issue for nurses who appreciate the care aspect of their role but want a more balanced lifestyle. That’s […]
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Drugs that increase gastrointestinal bicarbonate loss include calcium chloride, magnesium sulfate and cholestyramine. Significant bicarbonate loss also occurs in patients who abuse laxatives.
England’s nurses and midwives asked for views to frame new strategy
Registered nurses, midwives and nursing associates are being asked what issues should define the “next era of nursing and midwifery”, as part of a new strategy for the profession in England. The post England’s nurses and midwives asked for views to frame new strategy appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘It’s a weird feeling, being ‘qualified’ but not quite a nurse yet’
Student editor Graham Gibson on his experience of the transition from being a student to becoming a registered nurse. The post ‘It’s a weird feeling, being ‘qualified’ but not quite a nurse yet’ appeared first on Nursing Times.