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Landmark initiative to strengthen voice of community children’s nurses
A new group has been launched specifically to raise the profile and provide professional support for children’s nurses working in community settings. The post Landmark initiative to strengthen voice of community children’s nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.
This NICU Nurse Reunited With Her 1-Pound Patient 21 Years Later
When Madison Kennedy was born on December 5, 2004, she weighed just 1 pound and 3 ounces and arrived at 22.5 weeks gestation. With severely underdeveloped lungs, her survival was…
Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Many patients with thoracic aortic dissection complain of chest, back or abdominal pain that radiates to the back often describe the pain as sharp. It can also present in a painless fashion, manifesting as syncope, stroke or evolving heart failure.
Nursing care provided by children’s hospice rated ‘outstanding’ by CQC
A hospice in Kent, which provides end-of-life care and support for babies, children, young people and their families, has been rated as ‘outstanding’ overall by regulators. The post Nursing care provided by children’s hospice rated ‘outstanding’ by CQC 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.
Researchers to investigate impact of stress on intensive care nurses
A group of UK researchers are planning to measure stress levels among critical care nurses to see if it impacts on patient care and whether efforts should focus on creating a calmer, more resilient workforce. The post Researchers to investigate impact of stress on intensive care nurses 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.
Most Common Career Changes for Nurses
Nursing is an excellent, in-demand career that pays well, but it’s not for everyone – or every nurse, for that matter. Whether you’re a seasoned registered nurse (RN) or a…
‘The fallout from failing to hand over services responsibly is human as well as operational’
Chrissla Davis on how the transfer of commissioned services from one organisation to another should be straightforward. The post ‘The fallout from failing to hand over services responsibly is human as well as operational’ appeared first on Nursing Times.