Interview: disabled nurse’s return to work hindered by NHS

Milda Ambra has shared with Nursing Times her journey as a newly qualified nurse navigating work with a disability. The post Interview: disabled nurse’s return to work hindered by NHS appeared first on Nursing Times.
Hospital familiarisation visits to ease anxiety in adults with learning disabilities

Creating familiarisation visits for adults with learning disabilities to better prepare patients for emergency hospital attendance. This initiative won the Critical and Emergency Care Nursing category in the 2024 Nursing Times Awards. The post Hospital familiarisation visits to ease anxiety in adults with learning disabilities appeared first on Nursing Times.
‘We must ensure EDI policies stay a priority for all our benefit’
The fight – if that’s the right word – for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in health and social care goes on, both for patients and staff. The post ‘We must ensure EDI policies stay a priority for all our benefit’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
From ICU to Innovation: How Kim Gadiwalla is Rewiring Nursing Education—One Microlesson at a Time

When the COVID-19 pandemic upended healthcare, many nurses found themselves treading water. Kim Gadiwalla dove headfirst into change. A critical care nurse turned clinical educator, Gadiwalla now leads content strategy at Elemeno Health, a public benefit corporation that’s transforming how nurses learn—by delivering microlearning in real time, right at the bedside. Think of it as […]
Call for nurses to take part in research on wellbeing and burnout

Researchers from Yorkshire is asking for UK nursing staff to help with her study into a potential link between communication and workforce wellbeing and burnout. The post Call for nurses to take part in research on wellbeing and burnout appeared first on Nursing Times.
Digital nursing: help lead the NHS technology revolution

Our digital nursing conference returns for a second year to showcase innovations and share how going digital can revolutionise the profession. The post Digital nursing: help lead the NHS technology revolution appeared first on Nursing Times.
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis should be obtained in all patients with suspected acute respiratory failure. The ABG helps determine the chronicity of the respiratory failure and more importantly, the extent and severity of the acute respiratory failure.
University launches courses to tackle nursing digital ‘skills gap’

A London university has launched a new digital apprenticeship in a bid to meet demand for technology skills in the nursing workforce. The post University launches courses to tackle nursing digital ‘skills gap’ appeared first on Nursing Times.
Engage, Educate, Empower: Tips for Building Better Online Courses

In recent years, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape of education has undergone significant shifts, with online learning becoming a more prominent component of education. As virtual classrooms replace traditional in-person settings, educators are challenged to create meaningful, engaging, and effective learning experiences for their students. To connect students to their online learning space, […]
‘Axing dedicated EDI roles means slow progress is starting to unravel’
Helené Donnelly argues that, in spite of political rhetoric, the NHS should continue to hire dedicated EDI specialists to support and improve experiences for all. The post ‘Axing dedicated EDI roles means slow progress is starting to unravel’ appeared first on Nursing Times.